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Resilience after a disaster can mean re-building bridges or restoring power. But resilience can also mean restoring an economy. As part of our year-long…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped slightly in May to 14-point-3 percent, according to the Oregon Employment Department. That’s still near the record high…
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Oregon’s travel and tourism sectors are among the hardest hit by the measures taken to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Now, the agency that promotes…
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The number of initial jobless claims fell to its lowest weekly level since the coronavirus shutdowns began in mid-March. But next week’s figures could…
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For the entire Portland region, including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas and Yamhill counties, people of color make up about 43% of confirmed coronavirus cases.
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Both of Oregon’s US Senators voted in favor of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that passed the Senate late Wednesday night. Among the most…
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The numbers for unemployment claims in Oregon are still being tallied, but the initial figures are grim. The Oregon Employment Department says more than…
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Unemployment claims are spiking because of coronavirus-related shutdowns. Here's a guide to collecting benefits — and how Oregon may liberalize its unemployment insurance program.
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Oregon's jobless rate dropped to 4.8 percent in February. That’s the lowest it’s been in more than 20 years.The state Employment Department says Oregon…
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While Oregon's economy is recovering from the recession, it's still challenging for veterans to find jobs. Wednesday more than a dozen employers and…
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A rare thing happened to Oregon's workforce last month. It shrank by about 5,300 workers, the first decline in three years.Oregon has climbed out of the…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate of 5.5 for June is slightly higher than the national average. That’s according to numbers released by the state’s employment…