Oregon SNAP Recipients Will Be Required to Complete Interviews Beginning June 1
SALEM, Ore. — Beginning June 1, all households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Oregon will be required...
Economy
Oregon Housing and Community Services earns higher credit rating – and that’s good news for housing across Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services has received a major financial boost after Moody's Ratings upgraded the agency’s...
PGE secures regulatory approval to ensure data centers pay for the growth they drive
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Public Utilities Commission has approved major elements of a proposal from Portland General Electric aimed...
Oregon Community Foundation Launches $100 Million Building Hope Fund to Boost Middle-Income Housing
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Community Foundation announced Thursday the creation of a new $100 million housing initiative aimed at addressing...
Oregon AI Boom Could Lift Tech Jobs While Clerical Roles Shrink, State Employment Forecast Shows
Oregon — Oregon’s economy is still expected to add jobs over the next decade, but the Oregon Employment Department says...
Oregon Economic Statistics Don’t Lie Report on Private-Sector Job Growth Shows Oregon’s Decline
Few popular quotes have had more staying power than “lies, damn lies and statistics.” The phrase was popularized in the...
King Farmers Market Returns for 18th Season in Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The King Farmers Market opens its 18th season this Sunday, May 3, bringing a wide selection of...
Oregon Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.2% in March as Job Losses Continue
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in March, matching February’s rate, according to new data released...
EDAM Goes Live: PacifiCorp and CAISO Launch New Western Power Market
PORTLAND, Ore. (May 1, 2026) — A major shift in how electricity is planned and delivered across the western United...
Oregon Public Utility Commission Marks Launch of Western Energy Market Expected to Lower Costs and Boost Reliability
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) is celebrating the official launch of the Western Extended Day-Ahead Market...
Workplace safety conference returns to Pendleton with focus on training, prevention
PENDLETON, Ore. — A two-day event in eastern Oregon will bring together employers, workers, and safety professionals to highlight the...
Oregon Expands Cash Assistance Pilot to Prevent Youth Homelessness, Focuses on Former Foster Youth
SALEM, Ore. — April 30, 2026 — A statewide effort to prevent youth homelessness in Oregon is expanding, with new...
U.S. Unemployment Claims Hold Steady, Oregon Shows Elevated Unemployment Rate, Job Growth Remains Flat
Oregon — The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims edged higher but remained near multi-year lows last week, according...
State orders ClearShare to cease and desist insurance operations in Oregon; warns consumers on non-ACA plans
Salem, Ore. – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) has issued a cease-and-desist order against ClearShare Health and several...
Juan Serratos Named director of Paid Leave Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Employment Department has named Juan Serratos as the new director of Paid Leave Oregon, formalizing...
Department of Early Learning and Care receives $7.3 million to strengthen early care and education
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) has secured $7.35 million in federal funding aimed...
Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is Accepting Applications to assist affordable housing and shelter providers
Salem, Ore. — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is now accepting applications for a new grant program aimed at...
Oregon Unemployment Holds at 5.2% as Job Losses Mount, Rate Among Highest Nationwide
Oregon -- Oregon’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in February, matching January’s rate and continuing to run above the...
OBI Calls for Urgent Reforms as Oregon’s Business Rankings Decline Sharply
Oregon -- Oregon Business and Industry (OBI) is pressing Governor Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council to take immediate action, warning that...
BLM Timber Sales in Oregon Generate Nearly $15 Million, Boosting Local Lumber Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reported strong demand for American lumber after selling 56.8 million board...
Zillow Report Signals Cooling Housing Market as Inventory Rises and Price Growth Slows
A new housing market report from Zillow indicates the U.S. real estate market is continuing to cool, with rising inventory...
Oregon Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 5.2% in January
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 5.2% in January, compared with a revised 5.3% in December,...
Rate Increase Approved for PacifiCorp Customers Beginning April 1
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a series of rate adjustments for PacifiCorp residential customers, with...
U.S. Job Growth Slowed in February, Many White Collar Workers Taking Jobs with Substantial Paycuts
The latest Employment Situation Summary from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics underscores a continued slowdown in job growth, pointing...
Oregon Trade Balance Turns Negative in 2025 as Exports Drop Sharply
Oregon — Oregon recorded its first goods trade deficit in at least 17 years in 2025, marking a significant shift...