Labor and Agriculture officials signed an agreement to better connect SNAP recipients with workforce training programs, aiming...
Economy
Jeff Merkley criticized a $12 billion farm aid package, blaming Trump-era tariffs. Trump defends package as stabilizing...
Oregon manufacturing recorded continued job losses in 2025, with declining hours worked and trade sensitivity raising concerns...
A nationwide penny shortage following the U.S. Treasury’s decision to stop minting new pennies is forcing Clark...
Rep. Janelle Bynum endorsed Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Roadmap. The statement offers political alignment without detailing how...
Oregon’s unemployment rate increased to 5.2% in September 2025 as payrolls grew modestly, led by health care...
Ranchers expect cattle prices to soften but remain strong in 2026 as shrinking herds meet continued high...
Portland’s historic F.H. Steinbart homebrew shop will close its retail store in December 2025, ending more than...
Kotek unveils a Prosperity Roadmap as Oregon business leaders declare an economic emergency, economists warn of Portland’s...
President Trump and President Xi announced a sweeping trade accord halting Chinese export controls and fentanyl precursors...
Medford, OR. — The Medford City Council unanimously approved an ordinance on Oct. 15 adopting the new...
Governor Tina Kotek leads an Oregon delegation to South Korea and Japan aiming to strengthen trade, investment,...
The U.S. and Australia signed a $2 billion framework to boost rare earth and critical mineral production,...
Over four decades, Oregon’s housing costs surged far faster than incomes, shrinking affordability, widening generational gaps, and...
President Trump issued an order restricting federal hiring, mandating agency reviews and staffing plans while prioritizing national...
Federal government jobs fell slightly in 2025 but remain vital for Oregon’s rural economies, offering high wages...
The Labor Department awarded over $86 million to 14 states to expand skilled trade training, including $20...
In August, Oregon added 6,900 jobs, mainly in health care, leisure, and government. However, wholesale trade jobs...
Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced key senior appointments at the U.S. Department of the Treasury,...
The CLARITY Act was introduced to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., focusing...
Oregon's housing crisis worsens, particularly in Portland, which ranks worst in the U.S. for housing affordability. Housing...
Oregon’s revenue forecast shows sufficient funds, but economic decline stems from past Democrat policies according to a...
The Federal Reserve Board has withdrawn guidance requiring banks to notify about crypto-asset activities, aligning expectations with...
Oregon's economy faces significant challenges, including disparities in job growth, affordability issues, and business retention concerns. Public...
Recent U.S. labor reports show modest fluctuations in unemployment claims, indicating stability. However, increased continued claims suggest...