OLYMPIA – Washington’s labor market increased by an estimated 21,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July 2026 while the unemployment rate decreased slightly to 5.0%. “July marks a third consecutive month of job growth statewide,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief […]
SALEM, Ore. — In July, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,100 jobs, following a revised gain of 1,300 jobs in June. July’s losses were largest in professional and business services (-1,800 jobs), leisure and hospitality (-900), […]
PORTLAND, Ore.—An Estacada, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon. Anthony Barrera, 31, was sentenced to 171 […]
It was mostly routine business for the Wasco County Commissioners Wednesday. One of the first items on the agenda was to appoint a Vice Chair to fill in for the Board Chair when he is […]
HOOD RIVER, Ore. (August 19, 2026) — The Port of Hood River Commission approved a purchase and sale agreement Tuesday with Dominguez Family Enterprises Inc., the longtime Hood River family-owned food manufacturer known for its tortilla chips, for […]
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