/economy-and-finance Economy and Finance en-US Copyright Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:13:50 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber The Port of Coos Bay is planning a $2.3 billion project that would create a massive deep-water terminal where large cargo ships drop off 20 to 40-foot-long shipping containers full of goods from across the Pacific Ocean. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:13:50 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber Kyra Buckley /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed As Oregon Coast communities are increasingly dominated by tourism, many long-term residents are struggling with housing instability, and homelessness. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:31 GMT /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed Rebecca Hansen-White /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-15/tue-9-25-events-bridge-the-space-between-pride-month-and-other-pride-events "Everybody's Out" party planned for Ashland on July 20th as a fundraiser for Pride events. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:33:08 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-15/tue-9-25-events-bridge-the-space-between-pride-month-and-other-pride-events The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote A Portland cannabis entrepreneur wants to expand his business into Hermiston. But he’ll need to win an election first. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:42:29 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote Antonio Sierra /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-06-04/wed-9-25-life-in-grant-land-oregon-community-foundation-announces-spring-cash-awards Oregon Community Foundation is donating $5.3 million in grants. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:02:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-06-04/wed-9-25-life-in-grant-land-oregon-community-foundation-announces-spring-cash-awards The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb More Oregonians had their electricity or natural gas service cut off in April than at any time in the six years the state’s been tracking disconnections, according to a presentation the head of the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board gave to a state Senate committee this week. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:44:19 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb Courtney Sherwood /economy-and-finance/2024-05-22/a-big-survey-asked-americans-about-their-finances-here-are-some-trouble-spots A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of children under the age of 18 feel worse off than a year ago. Wed, 22 May 2024 12:26:43 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-05-22/a-big-survey-asked-americans-about-their-finances-here-are-some-trouble-spots Scott Horsley /economy-and-finance/2024-05-14/biden-announces-new-tariffs-on-imports-of-chinese-goods-including-electric-vehicles President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles. Tue, 14 May 2024 12:30:11 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-05-14/biden-announces-new-tariffs-on-imports-of-chinese-goods-including-electric-vehicles Asma Khalid /economy-and-finance/2024-04-17/biden-tells-pittsburgh-steelworkers-he-wants-to-hike-tariffs-on-chinese-steel The White House says China uses subsidies and government programs to undercut U.S. steel. President Biden wants to hike tariffs on the imports and take other new steps to curb imports. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:58:33 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-04-17/biden-tells-pittsburgh-steelworkers-he-wants-to-hike-tariffs-on-chinese-steel Asma Khalid /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-03-25/tue-9-40-tax-deadline-approaches-and-oregons-kicker-will-kick-so-whats-that-mean 2024 Oregon income tax kicker Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:01:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-03-25/tue-9-40-tax-deadline-approaches-and-oregons-kicker-will-kick-so-whats-that-mean The ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½ Exchange Team