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Oregon’s mink industry is small, but some see it as a threat in the fight against COVID-19. In response, a new bill in the legislature seeks to end all mink farming in the state. -
Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPBMost movie theaters in the state can now reopen at limited capacity. But some cinema owners aren’t ready yet.
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There’s only one public bank in the United States. It’s in North Dakota, and it was built over a hundred years ago. Now, some people in Humboldt County are working to open another.
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It’s been nearly a year since the Oregon Shakespeare Festival had live performances on its stages because of the pandemic. Now the festival has announced that its new season will have a creative mix of digital and live productions.
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The bill shows some legislators support their staff organizing, even as the state argues the move isn't allowed.
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Aunt Jemima and other food brands, such as Uncle Ben's, announced a redesign following protests against systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. last summer.
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Raising the federal minimum to $15 an hour by 2025 would boost pay for at least 17 million people and cut 1.4 million jobs, according to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.
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The agency was sued over lengthy delays paying unemployment benefits during the pandemic. Now, it has reached a settlement agreement with the Oregon Law Center.
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Federal officials have announced this year’s renovation plan for Coos Bay’s North Jetty, and it includes almost $35 million worth of repairs to smooth navigation into the port.
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Amid winter closures triggered by record virus cases, California kicked off an unprecedented small business rescue plan. Still, business owners warn that it’s not enough.
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Restaurants laid off thousands of people. Months of overall job gains came to a stop as the state’s unemployment rate grew to 6.4% in December
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The Klamath County Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for a group of local businesses choosing to reopen in spite of state COVID-19 closures.
