It may soon get more expensive to bring guest workers into the U.S. Read moreGuest-worker petition filing fees may increase

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday called on Congress to allow regulators to impose … Read moreBiden calls for tougher penalties for execs of failed banks

Output at U.S. factories increased unexpectedly in February for a second month, representing… Read moreU.S. factory output increased in February for a second month

Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky bra… Read moreFord recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms

While I enjoy fixing things myself, my interest in do-it-yourself repair is also financial. Read moreCommentary: DIY appliance fix is daunting, but not impossible

WASHINGTON — A week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history, Treasury Secreta… Read moreYellen tells Congress US banking system 'remains sound'

McDonald's is facing rising unrest among its U.S. franchisees — a potential stumbling block … Read moreMcDonald's faces fed-up franchisees decrying 'destructive path'

Lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at reviving Oregon’s semiconductor industry Wednesday, but c… Read moreOregon semiconductor bill advances, but nobody’s satisfied

New U.S. home construction increased in February for the first time in six months, led by a … Read moreU.S. housing starts exceed forecast on multifamily construction

Fewer Americans applied for jobless claims last week as the labor market continues to thrive… Read moreJobless aid claims fell last week as layoffs remain low

Raquel Vélez, the daughter of two Puerto Ricans who settled in New Jersey, grew up with a cu… Read moreREI backs entrepreneurs of color with $30 million business accelerator

Want to get a state rebate for your electric vehicle? You’ll have to buy or lease one by April 30. Read moreOregon to suspend electric vehicle rebates as money runs out

Volkswagen is about to do what Tesla didn’t during its recent investor day: show off an affo… Read moreVW gets ready to reveal a people's car for the electric age

In a case that hinged on the definition of “beer,” a federal jury ruled Wednesday that Const… Read moreJury sides with Constellation in Corona hard seltzer case

LONDON — The company behind the ChatGPT chatbot has rolled out its latest artificial intelli… Read moreWhat can ChatGPT maker's new AI model GPT-4 do?

Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat bel… Read moreHonda recalling 500,000 vehicles to fix seat belt problem

It’s been a tough few years for Dublin’s pubs as the pandemic and inflation has wrecked prof… Read moreDublin pubs ready for American tourism boost on St. Patrick's Day

MELBOURNE, Australia — Australians, for the most part, are quite cheerful about allowing the… Read moreKangaroo-leather soccer boots are out. But roo burgers are on the menu.

Facebook parent Meta is slashing 10,000 jobs, about as many as the social media company anno… Read moreMeta announces 10,000 more job cuts

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first federal limit… Read moreEPA to limit toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The National Education Association will hold its annual conference at the Oregon Convention … Read moreTeachers union picks Portland for national convention in 2025

MT. ANGEL — Record sales continued for a third consecutive year at Wilco, propelling the agr… Read moreWilco posts record sales, second-highest profits in 2022

The federal government on Tuesday announced $2.5 billion in new grants for the construction … Read more$2.5B in grants for EV chargers aim at underserved US areas

U.S. consumer price increases eased slightly from January to February but still pointed to a… Read moreU.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

A Massachusetts-based food and soup manufacturer will be laying off nearly 200 workers as it… Read moreBlount Fine Foods to shut down Portland factory, lay off 198

A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing a California aquarium for recom… Read moreDo-not-eat listing draws lawsuit from Maine lobster industry

A new lawsuit has a bone to pick with Buffalo Wild Wings: A Chicago man is suing the popular… Read moreBuffalo Wild Wings sued over claim that 'boneless wings' aren't wings

NEW YORK — President Joe Biden insisted Monday that the nation’s banking system was safe, se… Read moreBiden insists banking system is safe after 2 bank collapses

WASHINGTON — The Interior Department on Monday approved the operation of a massive oil and g… Read moreAlaska oil project approved as protection sought for other areas

Oregon marijuana prices are at an all-time low. Read moreOregon marijuana prices hit record lows; market at ‘weakest economic position’

Congressional lawmakers are calling on the State Department to issue a travel advisory warni… Read moreFederal lawmakers call for travel advisory about fentanyl in pills at Mexican pharmacies

The dairy and meat markets aren’t the only ones being interrupted by the rapidly growing pla… Read moreHershey to offer ‘plant-based’ bars, peanut butter cups

Vacation rental owners are asking a judge to remove a referendum from the May ballot that, i… Read moreVacation rental owners challenge May ballot measure in Clatsop County

Off the coast of New England, winds whip over the frigid Atlantic Ocean creating perfect con… Read morePlanet-saving wind farms fall victim to global inflation fight

Retail industry analysts say that rising concerns over theft may have contributed to Walmart… Read moreShoplifting unlikely the driving force in Portland Walmart closures, retail watchers say

America’s employers added a substantial 311,000 jobs in February, fewer than January’s huge … Read moreAnother US hiring surge: 311,000 jobs despite Fed rate hikes

Associated Press Read moreSilicon Valley Bank seized by FDIC as depositors pull cash

Thomas Schiffer took the plunge when he moved to Bend. Read moreCentral Oregon immersion tub business caters to cold plunge trend

American drivers like everything supersized: spacious SUVs, hulking pickup trucks, the wide … Read moreU.S. electric cars set record with almost 300-mile average range

Bend's Holm Made Toffee Co. took home three awards at the 19th annual Oregon Chocolate Festi… Read moreBend toffee maker wins a trifecta at the Oregon Chocolate Festival

The median price of a single-family home in Bend ticked down a tad in February to $660,000, … Read moreSingle-family homes sales in Central up and down in February

Even for many do-it-yourselfers, paying a bundle for tax prep software has become as familia… Read moreHow to find free tax prep and filing through the IRS, state of Oregon