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Traffic Congestion in Oregon Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Costing Motorists Time and Money
Traffic congestion throughout Oregon has returned to pre-pandemic days, but it is the Portland Metro area that costs motorists the most time and money.
On average, Portland-area commuters spend 41 hours stuck in traffic at an annual cost…
Oregon Paychecks Grow Slower Than the National Average, and Families Are Starting to Feel It
Despite outpacing the rest of the US since the Great Recession, Oregon’s income growth has slowed over the past two years, falling below the national average.
Oregon Income Growth Takes A Knock
During the pandemic, Oregon…
New Oregon Data on Kotek’s Performance Is Out, Will You Vote for Her Again?
The stage could be set for a rematch between Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, who has announced her decision to stand for reelection next year, and Republican Christine Drazan, who polled 66,727 fewer votes in 2022.
Tidings Data Snapshot…
Oregon Adds Nearly 14,000 Affordable Homes With 40,000 More In The Pipeline But Building Still Falls…
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek released new data yesterday indicating that, with state support during her administration, nearly 14,000 affordable homes have been financed or built and that, through newly available land opportunities and…
With Budget Cuts Looming, Kotek Launches 2026 Prosperity Roadmap to Jump-Start Oregon’s Economy
On Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced her 2026 economic plans, unveiling a Prosperity Roadmap detailing strategies to focus on the state’s contribution to economic development.
Oregon Prosperity Roadmap Prioritizes…
Holiday Spending Slows in Oregon but Black Friday’s Record $11.8 Billion Proves Shoppers Aren’t Done…
While U.S. online spending on Black Friday hit a record US$11.8 billion- up 9.1% from last year, as many people did their Christmas shopping early, economists have noted that Oregon shoppers are being more selective. Spending in the state…
Thousands of Oregonians Finally Get Lawyers as Public Defense Plan Slashes Unrepresented Cases by…
The number of unrepresented defendants in Oregon courts decreased by 30% over the last 6 months as the Oregon Public Defense Commission’s (OPDC) 12-month plan started delivering results.
OPDC Public Defenders Shrink Number Of…
Multnomah County May Soon Charge People Who Drop Out of Drug Deflection Programs After Poor…
The Multnomah County District Attorney proposed on Tuesday that people who fail to complete the county's Deflection Program face criminal penalties, following disappointing results from the Deflection Center.
Multnomah County May…
Oregon Triples Down on Rent Assistance and Supportive Housing as 3,000 Residents Seek Help Monthly
Everyone deserves safe and stable housing, says Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) in its recently released annual report. The organization collaborates with Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties to reduce homelessness through…
Oregon Puts Federal Officers on Notice After Reports of Tear Gas, Forced Arrests, and Excessive…
The Oregon Attorney General co-signed a letter with District Attorneys from 3 counties- Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas, yesterday to the US Department of Justice's (DOJ) Pam Bondi and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Kristi…