Category Business
State economist gives insight into Oregon’s slowing economic reality
Declining economic growth, population and rising unemployment put Oregon behind national rates.
Oregon labor bureau audit cites poor management for backlog of wage, civil rights claims
BOLI has historically served as a key resource for Oregonians who lack the resources for a lawyer, despite its struggle to clear a backlog of cases alleging civil rights violations and wage theft.
More corporate tax money, economic resilience dramatically shrink Oregon’s budget deficit
Oregon is now expected to have a $63 million budget deficit in 2027, but state economists cautioned the forecast is complicated by a lack of reliable federal employment data due to the government shutdown.
Lawmakers might tap two reserve funds to fill Oregon’s budget deficit. What are they?
Oregon's Rainy Day Fund has nearly $2 billion and hasn't been tapped since 2010. A separate $1 billion state fund is set aside for schools during tough economic times.
Rogue Ales abruptly closes Newport, Salem operations; owes rent and taxes
The abrupt closure of Rogue Ales & Spirits Friday includes the West Salem public house, the Lincoln Chronicle reported.
In response to government shutdown, Oregon utility companies give struggling families a break
A letter from State Sen. Deb Patterson and 17 other lawmakers prompted regional utility providers like Pacific Power, Portland General Electric and NW Natural to forgo utility shutoffs for low-income customers through the end of the year.
Immigrant-owned Salem bakery celebrates 17 years of hard work and resiliency
Maravilla’s Bakery opened in 2008 in east Salem with just four employees, including its two owners, Juan Maravilla and Alma Ignacio, both originally from Mexico. Seventeen years in, the bakery is staffed by 17, and known for their Mexican breads, cookies, cakes and other treats.
Lord’s Cupboard food pantry in south Salem sees more people in need
The Lord’s Cupboard, a food pantry at the Trinity United Methodist Church at 590 Elma Avenue S.E., has seen an increase in people coming to feed themselves and their families as the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month.
Salem food pantries see surge in demand, with more likely ahead
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to issue SNAP benefits despite the ongoing government shutdown, but state officials said it's not clear when Oregonians might actually see payment.