Business
Oregon workers could soon claim strike payments under bill passed by House
The legislation would be the most expansive set of unemployment strike benefits passed in the nation, covering public ... Read more
Author: Geoff Pursinger | Business Tribune
Editorials
Editorial | David vs. Goliath: Oregon bill offers lifeline for Journalism — and Democracy
This editorial is being jointly-published by more than 50 Oregon newspapers and supported by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers ... Read more
Business
Opinion: Oregon should bypass California’s stalled Clean Trucks program and steer its own into the fast lane
California has set ambitious goals for EV truck adoption with its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which imposes steeply ... Read more
Climate
U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon
The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars ... Read more
Government
Rideshare drivers win more benefits, protections despite industry pushback
Murphy Smith says he was unemployed for four years because of medical issues before becoming a rideshare driver ... Read more
Local News
Fears over Columbia Basin dams, hydroelectricity grow as agencies lose hundreds of employees
Hundreds of federal employees managing the nation’s main hydropower corridor have retired, resigned or been released due to ... Read more
Business
Rite Aid to close a dozen Oregon locations
Pharmacy giant Rite Aid, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, says a dozen of its Oregon ... Read more
Business
Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer
The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he ... Read more
Business
Paul Allen estate to sell Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are going up for sale, the organization announced on X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday ... Read more
Business
Commentary: More Oregonians are working multiple jobs, showing need for a stronger tax credit for workers
One of the best investments the Oregon legislature can make this session is to renew and expand the ... Read more