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Photo courtesy of Joe BentleySharp increases in the cost of fuel, triggered by the U.S. war with Iran, are reverberating through the global economy. In the Pacific Northwest, commercial fishermen are grappling with surging costs for the diesel fuel that powers their boats along the West Coast fishing grounds. -
Farmers Conservation AllianceJPR reporters discuss Southern Oregon University’s recovery planning, Oregon’s first floating solar project, Bandon School District resignations and the start of fire season in Southern Oregon.
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Economists and others worry about politicizing jobs and inflation data after Trump firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics chief and nomination of partisan replacement. -
While cherry production was up this year, staffing shortages and a lack of demand at the grocery store could spell financial losses for farmers. -
Sen. Ron Wyden toured the Medford airport after helping secure federal funds for recent tarmac upgrades. Officials are planning a $180 million expansion to keep up with growing passenger traffic. -
The Oregon-based athletic wear company plans to mitigate the cost, in part, by raising consumer prices. -
Jeld-Wen will be closing its Chiloquin door-making factory and laying off all 128 people who work there by the end of the year, according to a notice filed with Oregon officials last week. -
Economists and companies warn that consumers have yet to feel the full effect of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, but that prices are likely to spike this summer. -
Joining the Exchange to discuss the Venture Conference is Erik Janiszewski. -
The state is leading a coalition of 12 states suing over tariffs. Oregon’s economy is highly trade-dependent. -
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons talks about her new book with Vanessa Finney. -
The stock market selloff that followed President Trump’s latest tariff announcement underscored the “unprecedented” risk that California pension funds see in a potential trade war. -
Oregon’s biggest trading partners include Mexico and Canada, but tariff threats from President Donald Trump could raise costs, strain business relationships. -
A research report on public spending in education and test score outcomes ranks Oregon among the nation's worst.
