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 ...
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 ...
SALEM, Ore. – Employment numbers in Oregon have declined for the second time since rapid gains were seen earlier this year. The Oregon Employment Department (ODE) said nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 3,800 jobs this September. This follows a revised ...
Medford, Ore. – A new Mexican restaurant hosted its grand opening Thursday at the Medford Center. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is part of a re-branding project for the shopping center. The owner said she hopes it will help bring more tourism ...
Medford, Ore. – Minimum wage will be going up again as part of Oregon’s 6-year plan. And the biggest thing on people’s minds is how it could affect the cost of living. Local economist Guy Tauer said, “Most people earning ...
Troutdale, Ore. – Amazon plans to open a fulfillment center in Oregon in a move that is expected to create over 1,500 full-time jobs. According to the office of Oregon Governor Kate Brown, workers will pick, pack and ship items ...
Portland, Ore. – Rural Oregon counties have been struggling financially for years due to a lack of forestry jobs and federal timber revenue. Now, a recently approved building could herald a new age for the Northwest timber industry. It all ...
Portland, Ore. – Erickson Incorporated has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Portland-based company will continue to run its operations center in Central Point following extensive reorganization and financial restructuring. Chapter 11 allowed the company to deal with over ...
Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Some good news on the U.S. jobs front. The Labor Department says unemployment declined in April to 4.4 percent. That’s the lowest that number has been in a decade. And the U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs ...
SALEM, Ore. – In an executive order, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has implemented a statewide hiring freeze for state employees. The governor’s office said this is just one of a series of executive actions Brown will be taking to address ...