economy

SHADY COVE, Ore. – As temperatures continue to pick up, so is business for rafting companies in Shady Cove. Raft the Rogue has been in business for 25 years. They say the last week or so, they’ve seen an uptick in business. …

MEDFORD, Ore.– A new analysis of median household incomes by state economists are showing a decade later, Oregonians’ incomes are finally starting to recover after The Great Recession. In a report released last Thursday, the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis found that the …

TALENT, Ore.– A new brewery is coming to Talent and it will be the first commercial one in the city. The business will be a brewery and tasting room as according to the land use permit. The owners hope to call it …

Ore. – Senator Ron Wyden is working on a bill that could help craft brewers throughout the United States. The bill aims to permanently reduce taxes and modernize regulations for brewers and other craft beverage makers. In 2016, the brewing industry brought …

Medford, Ore. – Harry and David wants to help you find your next job. Tomorrow,they’re unveiling an updated resource center at the Medford campus. The company says it’s renovated its service center and is now expanding services to include resume tips, job …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Medford Comic-Con wrapped up this weekend but it’s having a lasting impact on the local economy. According to The Chamber of Medford/Jackson County, tourism is becoming a major economic driver in the area and Comic-Con is just one of the events …

ASHLAND, Ore. – The Ashland Food Cooperative announced they plan on expanding their downtown presence with the addition of a new property. According to the certified organic food retailer, they’ve entered into a contract to buy a 1.8-acre undeveloped lot at 120 …

Grants Pass, Ore.– Some Grants Pass residents say the city’s efforts to revitalize downtown are working. The city council has been making changes to increase visitors to the area. Those efforts include new lighting and incentive programs for businesses. “I’ve noticed a …

Medford, Ore. — NBC5 News was the first to tell you Hobby Lobby is coming to town. It’s taking over part of the old Costco building. The city says there’s a big advantage to continuing to bring new big box stores to …

Medford, Ore. — We’re learning more about the impact this year’s wildfire season had on the economy. For the second month in a row, the number of jobs is down. Whether it’s directly related to smoke and fire, remains to be seen. …