Oregon's unemployment rate holds at 5.2% as a shrinking labor force suggests baby boomer retirements are picking up pace. State economists explain the shift.

On this edition we talk with Travis Brouwer, Deputy Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, about how fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles are reducing gas taxes that pay for road repairs and bridge construction. The agency is looking at new ways to fund projects as more and more people convert to EV's in the state.

Eugene City Council unanimously approved 10-year property tax exemptions for housing developers to help the city meet a state-mandated goal of 26,000 new units.

Staffing to increase as federal law dictates increased timber harvesting on BLM land nationwide.

The grant will fuel a statewide partnership, led by Oregon State University, that aims to boost chip manufacturing, artificial intelligence research and the state’s semiconductor workforce.

Many pear farmers in the Northwest say they’re going into deep debt, or are getting out of the business.That’s concerning given that 87% of all fresh U.S. pears come from the Northwest according to the Pear Bureau Northwest.

Some pear growers say they may face bankruptcy following a tough season last year.

A wood veneer mill in Roseburg announced Friday that it’s shutting down after 72 years in business.

Local Ocean adopted a 20% service charge during the pandemic, but has decided to return to voluntary tipping.

With the power-hungry facilities already facing higher utility rates, Gov. Tina Kotek suggested more changes are coming.