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Oregon Borrowers Warned About Student Loan Collections as Debt Defaults Rise Nationwide
As total U.S. household debt rises and more Americans fall behind on loan and credit card payments, the resumption of federal student loan collections in Oregon remains an additional burden, and some past-due borrowers could see their…
Nearly Half of Oregonians Could Not Cover a $500 Emergency as Living Costs Keep Rising
Many Oregonians are struggling to manage the mounting pressures of the rising cost of living, with nearly half of residents unable to cover a $500 emergency expense.
The Oregon Treasury Says the Cost of Living is Responsible for…
Portland Lands Near Bottom of U.S. Study on Deferred Infrastructure Maintenance
In a recent national study, Portland finished at last place but one for infrastructure maintenance.
Portland’s Deferred Infrastructure Maintenance Earns Second-to-last Place in National Study
The Infrastructure & Capital…
Oregon Nonaffiliated Voters May Hold the Key to Kotek vs. Drazan in November
At the predictable conclusion of party election primaries for the position of Governor of Oregon, incumbent Tina Kotek (D) and rival Christine Drazan (R) may have to cast their nets wider than party loyalists to emerge victorious.…
Oregon Tourism Brings In $14.6 Billion but Growth Lags Behind National Pace
Although Oregon’s tourism industry appears stable, visitor travel spending increased by only 1.3% in 2025, compared to a growth almost three times faster nationwide.
Travel and Tourism Contributed $14.6 Billion to State Coffers…
Oregon Prepares for Major Aging Shift as Seniors Now Outnumber Children
As one of 11 states where senior citizens outnumber children, Oregon is now preparing for a permanent shift in its age demographics.
The State Has Released a Plan on Aging
Yesterday, the Oregon Department of Human Services…
Oregon Abortion Pill Access Remains in Place as Supreme Court Weighs New Restrictions
Oregon women will have access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, until at least Thursday, while the Supreme Court considers whether to enforce restrictions.
The abortion pill remains available nationwide without in-person visits to a…
Oregon Data Centers Race for Tax Breaks as Hillsboro Applications Surge Before Deadline
As a moratorium on tax breaks for data centers in Oregon is about to take effect, Hillsboro has received 18 zone tax break applications in recent weeks, according to the watchdog group Tax Fairness Oregon group.
The new legislation –…
Oregon Orders Data Centers to Pay More for Power Under New PGE Rate Overhaul
Oregon-based data centers will pay more for power following an instruction to Portland General Electric (PGE) issued by the state’s Public Utility Commission (PUC).
PGE Has Until June 10 to Implement the New Tariffs
PUC has…
Oregon Retail Jobs Fall Nearly 6% as State Ranks Among Worst in Nation
According to Oregon state and federal data, the state’s retail jobs declined 5.9% since 2019, compared with a national average decline of 1.3%- the 10th sharpest decline nationwide.
Oregon’s Retail Sector Steadily Declining…