City Development
Oregon’s Aging Population Poses Challenges for Economic Revival
Gov. Tina Kotek’s Prosperity Council will propose fixes later this month.
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City Development
Oregon’s Housing Crisis Burdens Nearly Half of the State’s Renters
People paying more than 30% of their income in rent face a higher risk of premature death.
Government
Spotlight: State Senator Bruce Starr
The Senate minority leader speaks out on gathering 250,000 signatures almost overnight and what’s wrong with Oregon.
Agriculture
Hazelnuts Are a Bright Spot for Oregon Agriculture
Although the total amount of cultivated farmland in Oregon is shrinking, filbert acreage is booming.
Government
Kotek Frees Up $5 Million in Emergency Aid for Food Banks
Just days before SNAP benefits are set to be cut off, the governor provides modest relief.
Government
Oregon’s Rural Counties are the Hardest Hit by the Federal Government Shutdown
Nearly 23,000 Oregonians aren’t getting paid, but many must keep working.
Agriculture
Why Oregon’s Governor Had to Intervene on Pumpkin Patches
The latest rulemaking dispute is part of long-standing tensions over land use.
Housing
New Data Shows Oregon Has the Nation’s Second-Tightest Housing Market
Much of Oregon, not just Portland, is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. Yamhill County in particular has 5 vacant homes…