Category: Oregon

Bob Moore, Who Founded Bob’s Red Mill, Is Dead at 94

A former gas station owner, he was learning to read the Bible in its original languages when he changed course and started what became an artisanal-grains powerhouse.
Dairy Products Are Linked to Listeria Outbreak

Rizo-López Foods recalled its dairy products this week, as officials linked some of them to an outbreak that has sickened 26 people since 2014.
The Eugene Weekly Will Resume Printing After Embezzlement Discovery

The Eugene Weekly was forced to lay off all 10 of its staff members last month after it discovered tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid bills.
U.S. Awards Chip Supplier $162 Million to Bolster Critical Industries

The Biden administration said its second grant under a new program would help Microchip Technology expand its facilities in Oregon and Colorado.
The Eugene Weekly Halts Publication After Employee’s Embezzlement

The Eugene Weekly had to lay off its entire 10-person staff after it uncovered years of theft by an employee, the editor said.
A Higher Monthly Payment, but Less Square Footage

Homebuilders are responding to rising interest rates with an innovation: a small house in the traditionally spacious exurbs.
Fox Sued by New York City Pension Funds Over Election Falsehoods

The funds accuse the Fox Corporation board of neglecting its responsibility to shareholders by leaving the company open to defamation lawsuits.
The Risks Hidden in Public Pension Funds

Attracted by promises of high returns, many public pension funds have been loading up on private equity but may not fully appreciate the dangers, our columnist says.
Once an Inspiration to People at Home, a Former Star Now Faces Trial

The New York Times – Sports:
Shoni Schimmel was the pride of Native Americans when she played for Louisville and then starred briefly in the W.N.B.A. Now she is accused of violence against her romantic partner.
Dick Fosbury, 76, Whose ‘Flop’ Transformed the High Jump, Is Dead

The New York Times – Sports:
His back-first, neck-down leaping style struck competitors and onlookers as a novelty act. After he won an Olympic gold in 1968, it came to dominate his sport.
Where #Vanlife Meets #Skibum

The New York Times – Travel:
In the Pacific Northwest, ski resorts set aside spots in their parking lots for vans and R.V.s, creating overnight communities of skiers and riders. One writer toured three Oregon resorts to test the scene.
Legal Use of Hallucinogenic Mushrooms Begins in Oregon

The New York Times – Business:
On Jan. 1, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. Licensed guides will likely determine whether the program is a success.