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Drazan Campaign Poll Shows Narrow Lead Over Kotek in Oregon Governor Race
Ahead of this year's Oregon gubernatorial election on 3 November 2026, early polls are suggesting that it will be a tight race between incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek and…
Starting Today, Oregonians Will Pay Less For Their Electricity
Starting today (July 8), Oregonians will pay less for their electricity as the Public Utility Commission (PUC) introduces a 29% increase for power consumption by data…
Trump Tariff Plan Could Cost Oregon Families Over $1,200 a Year as State Pushes Back
President Donald Trump is proposing a new set of tariffs in a move that has already raised the cost of living for the average Oregon family by more than $1,200 a year.
Oregon Minimum Wage Rises but Workers Still Need $33 an Hour to Afford Rent
Despite Oregon’s minimum wage hike last week, the increase only reaches a limited number of people- minimum wage workers- who are struggling to cover living costs and…
Oregon Remains Attractive to Investors as $745 Million Bond Sale Funds Housing and Earthquake Safety Work
The sale of two General Obligation (GO) bonds valued at $745.4 million by the State Treasury this month proves that Oregon remains an attractive option for investors…
Oregon Ranks Near Bottom in Education as Most Students Miss Reading and Math Benchmarks
In a new national report, challenges to Oregon's child well-being emerged, with trends suggesting that student achievement and early learning are lagging, particularly…
Oregon Small Businesses Face Cost Pressure as State Jobs Lag Behind Last Year’s Count
Small-business confidence is slipping nationally, and in Oregon, local warning signs include higher costs and uncertainty faced by Main Street Employers. At the same…
Oregon Rent-Fixing Case Brings $7 Million Settlement Over Claims Landlords Used Software to Push Rents Higher
Yesterday, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a $7 million settlement with LivCor, LLC, one of the property management companies named as defendants in…
