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California Refinery Closures Shift Fuel Supplies as Southern Oregon Drivers Still Face $5 Gas
California’s refinery closures are reshaping gasoline supplies across the West Coast, increasing reliance on imports as southern Oregon motorists continue to pay around…
Consumer Confidence Stalls as Big Purchases Feel Out of Reach, Adding Pressure on Oregon Households
Consumer confidence remains weak, as Americans worry about purchasing power, interest rates, and the affordability of major purchases, while an Oregon survey found that…
PacificSource Has Shed a Third of Its Oregon Workforce Since 2025, With 134 More Layoffs Announced
PacificSource is cutting another 134 permanent jobs in Oregon, bringing the number of layoffs announced at the Springfield-based health insurer to over 600 since summer…
Oregon Warns Crypto Kiosks Are Often Used in Scams After $2.5 Million Settlement With Coinme
Oregon will receive $101,425.34 from a $2.5 million multistate settlement with cryptocurrency company Coinme Inc. over violations of federal anti-money laundering laws.
More Than Half of Young Oregonians Consider Moving Within Five Years, Most Would Leave State
Fifty-three percent of those considering moving in a DHM Research poll of 600 registered voters commissioned by The Oregonian/Oregon Live cited lower taxes as a reason.
Oregon Property Taxes Pass $10 Billion for the First Time as Schools Receive Largest Share
Oregon property taxes reached $10.07 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, an increase of 5.6% from the previous year, according to a new report from the Oregon Department…
Oregon Social Security Recipients Will Get a 3.6% Raise in 2027, but Rising Costs Remain a Worry
Oregon Social Security recipients will get a 3.6% increase in benefits in 2027, but older residents continue to face concerns about everyday expenses, retirement income…
Amazon Says Thousands of Oregon Jobs Are on the Line After Kotek Freezes Data Center Permits
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s decision to pause permit applications for new or expanded data centers until July 1, 2027, has prompted warnings that the move could…
