Former Kitzhaber assistant to head Department of Energy
Michael Kaplan gets job after serving as acting director since August 2013.
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TriMet GM gets raise
Neil McFarlane will be set to make $290,164 annually after a 3.4 percent pay hike.
Two Medford farms asks court to halt ban on genetically modified crops
The farms hope the court will end the countywide ban or pay $4.2 million in losses.
Doha beats Eugene in bid for track championships
The capital city of Qatar was chosen by the International Association of Athletic Federations over the Oregon city and Barcelona.
Economic development group asks Klamath County for $100,000
Klamath Inspire Development — Energize Acceleration would like money to start their project and help business owners take classes at the community college.
Public comments sought on Portland Street Fund
The plan would yield millions for the city to improve infrastructure.
Natural gas terminal in Coos Bay could be state’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter
Jordan Cove Energy Project is seeking Oregon’s permission to ramp up emissions.
Monsanto agrees to pay $2.4M for GMO wheat
Modified wheat found in Eastern Oregon cost growers money in lost exports.
Direct response marketing companies taking over North Park
Company headquartered in Portland grows to 150 employees with offices in Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Intel shifting micro chips to PC unit
The move is expected to happen sometime next year.