Intel’s mind-reading smart phones of the future
Intel researchers are delving into the creepy but promising “contextually aware” computing of the future – machines that would know who you are and what you’re doing.
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Beaverton OKs tax rebate
The Beaverton City Council approved a property-tax rebate for developers willing to build on 26 open acres across the street from Nike.
Jacksonville woman buys candy shop on craigslist
Melanie Scofield opened The Candy Shoppe in Jacksonville amid a great tourist season celebrating the town’s 150th anniversary.
Families carefully spending more for back to school
Consumers are expected to spend more this year for back to school supplies, but they are still keeping an eye out for deals.
Warrenton sawmill to reopen in late spring
The Warrenton sawmill, closed since December, is set to reopen in late spring.
1 in 5 homeowners underwater on mortgage
More than 22 percent of Portland-area homeowners owe more than their home is worth, according to Zillow.com’s Home Value Index.
Jobs losses chart unsettling
Calculated Risk blogger creates quite the stir by releasing a graph depicting job losses post-World War II.
Knife River construction backlog means busy summer
A wet spring kept Knife River Materials crews from paving roads until July, so now the company has many months worth of work lined up in Southern Oregon.
Hummingbird Wholesale grows
Organic bulk foods distributor Hummingbird Wholesale wins international recognition.