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Canby High School launched "Check It Out," a program that allows students to borrow laptops and wireless modems for free Internet access. The new program comes at a time when some are pushing for expanded home Internet access, especially for low-income students. Full story »

Barry Menashe's offices are among 14 major office buildings around Portland that sit completely vacant, symbols of an economy running on empty. In total, the buildings add up to more than 1 million square feet and roughly 4,000 desks that aren't filled by an employed worker.  Full story »

IT'S ONLY MONEY: With insurance giant TIAA-CREF taking over management of the $500 million fund, we'll help you wade through the choices.  Full story »

Brian van Kleef of Beaverton decides to make the shift from reporting on 'Fox 12's Most Wanted' to working with them.  Full story »

The trend continues throughout Washington County, as lost jobs and homes cause families to "double up" with friends and relatives.  Full story »

Aerospace and defense company EADS said today it is considering a new bid for a $35 billion Pentagon contract for midair refueling tankers but will only compete if it has a fair chance against rival Boeing Co.  Full story »

The Agriculture Department has failed to enforce penalties against some who falsely marketed foods as organic, according to an internal department investigation.  Full story »

IT'S ONLY MONEY's column this weekend will focus largely on what you can look forward to in Monday's new lineup. For the few negatives, read this post. Full story »

Markets around the world were mixed after Greece said it might need to turn to the International Monetary Fund for support if European leaders can't agree on a bailout plan next week. Full story »

Gov. Ted Kulongoski signs into law a raft of reforms meant to reduce the cost of Oregon's generous incentives for green energy projects. Full story »

Greece warned today that it will be forced to turn to the International Monetary Fund if the EU can't agree to a bailout plan next week that will help reduce its market borrowing rates.  Full story »

As banks gambled on the risky mortgages that helped create the worst financial crisis in generations, the U.S. government handed out millions of dollars in bonuses to regulators at agencies that missed or ignored warning signs that the system was on the verge of a meltdown.  Full story »

One year after the Portland housewares retailer slashed hours and prices to survive the recession, a global industry group lauds its retail trail blazing.  Full story »

Renewed concern about economic troubles in Greece kept the gains in check. The country said it might turn to the International Monetary Fund for support if European leaders can't agree to a bailout plan next week. Full story »

The Port of Portland's $156 million parking garage at Portland International Airport opens today, just in time for a welcome wave of Spring Break travelers.  Full story »