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Oregon and Washington I-5 Toll Debate Turns to Who Pays More if Some Drivers Get Discounts
Controversial tolls on Interstate 5 are being debated, as uncertainty remains about what they will cost and when they will start.
Officials are weighing in on discounts, but the drawback is that discounts for a few will increase costs…
Half of Oregon Families Are Cutting Back on Fresh Produce as Grocery Costs Soar, Survey Says
A recent survey shows that Oregon families are cutting back on fresh fruit and vegetables- currently at one of the highest rates in the country, adding another household-budget pressure point as grocery prices continue to rise.
In…
Oregon Families Can Apply for $120 Summer Food Benefits Per Child Starting June 5
Oregon families can begin applying online for a one-time payment of $120 in summer food benefits for each eligible child starting Friday, June 5.
The Summer Oregon EBT is a food nutrition program designed for children during their summer…
Oregon Data Center Boom Faces Pushback as AI Power Demand Raises Grid and Utility Bill Concerns
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is driving an unprecedented data center boom, fundamentally shifting the conversation from technological innovation to severe strain on the nation's power grids, particularly in Oregon, where…
Deadly Longview Tank Implosion Sends Chemical Leak Into Columbia River Along Oregon-Washington…
Following a chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Facility in Washington on Tuesday morning, officials confirmed that chemicals had leaked into the Columbia River.
Longview Tank Implosion Led to Chemical Leak In Columbia…
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…