Statewide – Around 100,000 Oregonians got a raise today thanks to a law passed during the 2016 Legislative session.
Senate Bill 1532, split the state into three regions, each with its own minimum hourly rate.
By 2023, Portland will end up with the highest, at $14.75 an hour.
Midsize counties such as Deschutes and Lane will have a $13.50-an-hour minimum wage, and rural counties such as Jefferson and Crook will have the lowest, at $12.50 an hour.
FEB 26 – MARCH 1 | 2026 AT PREMIER PICKLEBALL CLUB IN REMOND, OR REGISTER BEFORE JAN. 1 FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING This four day tournament, presented by Lithia Motors, invites the community to come together for
Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands: For the 2025–2026 winter holiday period, the cost is $1 per Christmas Tree or cord of firewood for all BLM office areas through Jan. 31, 2026. ‘Tis
As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, in Jan. 14 to consider proposed wildfire mitigation standards for new residential construction in unincorporated areas of the county. Community members are encouraged
The Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The October unemployment
