SALEM, Ore.– A bill that would let consumers bring their own reusable containers to restaurants passed the state senate. Supporters of the bill said it would help businesses that spend more than $20 billion a year on to-go containers. The ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Shoppers across the country are facing sticker shock at the grocery store. Since the COVID-19 crisis began, certain foods have gone up in price as supply chains become more strained. It’s in part because as the pandemic sickens ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Safeway and Albertsons stores are adding additional safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic. By the end of this week, store representatives say all Oregon stores will have plexiglass barriers on check-out lanes. The glass helps protect against ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — While many people are staying at home, front line employees, like healthcare workers and grocery store employees, are still reporting to work. If safety measures are not implemented employees can be exposed to the virus. Jackson County ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Right now, stores in Oregon are prepping for the plastic bag ban going into effect. Beginning January 1st, plastic bags will be banned statewide. If shoppers don’t bring re-usable bags for their groceries, they’ll be charged 5 ...
Ore. — Downtown Ashland may be getting a new grocery store to replace the now-closed Haggen. Haggen is auctioning off some of its stores across the northwest. An Albertson’s spokesperson says the chain is bidding on several former Haggen stores but ...
Ore. — A coalition is filing paperwork for a ballot measure to allow Oregon grocery stores to sell liquor. Oregonians for Competition’s proposal aims to end the state’s monopoly on hard liquor that dates back to the end of prohibition. The ...