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.
Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central Oregon. The most beloved holiday market in Central Oregon returns for its 17th year! The
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Redmond ReStore, located at 2744 NW 7th Street. The celebration will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 10:00 AM, in partnership with
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is now seeking four new committee members to serve on the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Committee for four-year volunteer terms starting Jan. 1, 2026. The nine-member committee evaluates grant proposals for
Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a garage fire Friday on River Bend Drive in the Deschutes River Woods area. First arriving crews found a working fire on the back side of the garage that was beginning
The Oregon Health Authority reports State agencies continue to track botulism cases linked to a nationally recalled infant formula—including two cases of infection in Oregon—but health officials say there are steps families can take now to reduce
