Eugene police are hoping to avoid violent confrontations when GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives today for a rally at the Lane Events Center. From the Eugene Register-Guard: The city’s officers will help with Trump’s security from the time he arrives until the time he leaves, with a motorcade escort — something law enforcement did … Read more
Earlier this week, CRF Frozen Foods issued a recall of all organic and conventional frozen vegetables and fruit products processed in its Pasco, Washington, facility since May 1, 2014. From the Salem Statesman-Journal: Vegetables processed at the plant under the Organic by Nature label, and possibly other labels, are grown on 8,000 acres at Threemile … Read more
The company announced plans for a $40.5 million expansion of its Beaverton factory that manufactures the tiny air pillows built into the soles of its athletic shoes. From Oregon Live: It’s unclear how many new jobs could be created as a result of the expansion. According to plans on file with the county, the company … Read more
The Legislature earlier this year approved the expanded sales. From Oregon Live: Retail customers can buy one low-dose marijuana infused edible per day at medical marijuana dispensaries that sell to recreational customers. “Low dose” means an edible with no more than 15 milligrams of THC. A separate state law passed earlier this year removed the … Read more
Uber partners with Green Cab; Lyft, Car2Go join TriMet Tickets. From OregonLive: Green Cab was a member of the Transportation Fairness Alliance, a coalition of several Portland taxi companies that lobbied city officials to more strictly regulate so-called “transportation network companies” like Uber and Lyft. Under the new partnership, Green Cab will provide wheelchair-accessible service … Read more
Sen. Ron Wyden plans to introduce a national vote-by-mail bill to Congress in light of voting difficulties during this year’s primaries.