Oregon’s unemployment rate increased to 5.2% in September 2025 as payrolls grew modestly, led by health care...
Economy
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The Federal Reserve Board has withdrawn guidance requiring banks to notify about crypto-asset activities, aligning expectations with...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...
The Portland Metro Chamber's reports reveal job losses and population decline in Portland while downtown's foot traffic...
Brian Young is appointed as the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Director of Enforcement, bringing nearly 20 years...
For the week ending February 8, 2025, initial unemployment claims decreased to 213,000, indicating a stabilizing labor...
Economic activity in the U.S. expands steadily, with low unemployment and elevated inflation. The Committee maintains a...
Scott Bessent was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury, focusing on economic growth, job...
