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Nearly 68,000 Oregon Workers Hold Jobs Highly Exposed to AI Disruption, Study Finds
A frighteningly long list of occupations highly exposed to potential AI disruption has been revealed, covering nearly 68,000 people in the Oregon workforce.
More Than 1 Million Oregonians Could Face 6.3% Electricity Rate Hike After Court-Ordered Salmon Protections
More than 1 million Oregonians served by consumer owned utilities could face higher power bills if the Bonneville Power Administration moves ahead with a proposed rate…
Oregon Mortgage Rates Rise Above 7.2% as U.S. Borrowing Costs Keep Climbing
Homebuyers are facing higher borrowing costs as mortgage rates continue to rise, with the national average for a 30-year fixed-rate loan approaching 7%.
Oregon and Washington Face Major Grid Buildout as Northwest Electricity Demand Could Double
The Pacific Northwest could need as much as twice its current electricity supply over the next two decades as data centers, electric vehicles, buildings and industry…
Lonza Breaks Ground on $235 Million Bend Expansion With More Than 700 Jobs Expected
An expanded biotech manufacturing facility in Bend will create more than 80 high-wage permanent jobs and 650 construction jobs.
New Geothermal Deal Could Deliver Enough Power for More Than 2 Million Homes Across Oregon and Washington
A renewable-energy developer is moving to tap Oregon’s geothermal potential under a new deal covering nearly 150,000 acres of Weyerhaeuser timberland in Oregon and…
Diesel Prices Hit Records in Parts of Oregon as Oil Surges Above $100
Diesel prices are reaching record levels in parts of Oregon as fuel costs rise sharply across the country, with the state's average now approaching its all-time high.
Strong U.S. Jobs Report Masks Tech Weakness as Oregon High-Tech Jobs Stay Below Peak
A strong U.S. jobs report released this week appears to show the labor market performing far better than expected. But a closer look at where those jobs were added…
