Salem, Ore. — The Oregon State House voted on Thursday to increase the minimum wage. The bill creates a “tiered” system to raise the minimum wage over six years in three different categories; Portland, rural counties, and everywhere else. Wages ...
Medford, Ore. – The Medford Police Department is reporting that some traveling thieves are in the Rogue Valley. Officers say they’ve had around six cases over the last few years with the same group who they think are from out ...
(NBC News) The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen made the announcement Wednesday afternoon following a two-day meeting in Washington, D.C. Yellen expressed confidence that the U.S. ...
Boston, Mass. — (CNN Money) Can money buy happiness? According to the old adage: No. But a Harvard Business School professor says yes. Consumer spending researcher Michael Norton says it depends on how you spend your money. He found people generally ...
(KHQ) A 15-year-old Spokane, Washington teen appeared in Spokane Superior Court Thursday to face some very adult charges. Police say the teen and his 17-year-old older brother, were pimping out kids and making lots of money doing it. Police say ...
Jackson County, Ore. — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a scam. Deputies say they’ve received two reports of a man has calling and claiming to be a lieutenant with the Sheriff’s Office who says he’s calling about a ...
If you’re thinking about skipping a flu shot this year, perhaps you should think about your wallet. Flu season carries an actual price tag for the nation but the impact on your bottom line can be curbed with some simple ...