/economy-and-finance Economy and Finance en-US Copyright Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:44:13 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-11-13/trumps-proposed-tariffs-especially-on-china-and-mexico-could-hit-california-hard Trump has threatened new, higher tariffs on two of California’s biggest trade partners, China and Mexico. The state’s workers and economy could feel the most impact. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:44:13 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-11-13/trumps-proposed-tariffs-especially-on-china-and-mexico-could-hit-california-hard Levi Sumagaysay /housing/2024-11-12/coos-bay-needs-600-new-homes-by-2040-a-planned-subdivision-could-get-the-city-most-of-the-way-there Economic development officials along the south Oregon coast say a housing crunch is hindering growth. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:39:28 GMT /housing/2024-11-12/coos-bay-needs-600-new-homes-by-2040-a-planned-subdivision-could-get-the-city-most-of-the-way-there Kyra Buckley /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber The Port of Coos Bay is planning a $2.3 billion project that would create a massive deep-water terminal where large cargo ships drop off 20 to 40-foot-long shipping containers full of goods from across the Pacific Ocean. Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:13:50 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-10-27/coos-bay-looks-to-shipping-as-its-future-economic-engine-after-decline-of-timber Kyra Buckley /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed As Oregon Coast communities are increasingly dominated by tourism, many long-term residents are struggling with housing instability, and homelessness. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:31 GMT /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed Rebecca Hansen-White /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-15/tue-9-25-events-bridge-the-space-between-pride-month-and-other-pride-events "Everybody's Out" party planned for Ashland on July 20th as a fundraiser for Pride events. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:33:08 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-07-15/tue-9-25-events-bridge-the-space-between-pride-month-and-other-pride-events The ɫèapp Team /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote A Portland cannabis entrepreneur wants to expand his business into Hermiston. But he’ll need to win an election first. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:42:29 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote Antonio Sierra /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-06-04/wed-9-25-life-in-grant-land-oregon-community-foundation-announces-spring-cash-awards Oregon Community Foundation is donating $5.3 million in grants. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:02:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-06-04/wed-9-25-life-in-grant-land-oregon-community-foundation-announces-spring-cash-awards The ɫèapp Team /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb More Oregonians had their electricity or natural gas service cut off in April than at any time in the six years the state’s been tracking disconnections, according to a presentation the head of the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Board gave to a state Senate committee this week. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:44:19 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-06-01/record-number-of-oregonians-disconnected-from-electric-gas-service-as-rates-climb Courtney Sherwood /economy-and-finance/2024-05-22/a-big-survey-asked-americans-about-their-finances-here-are-some-trouble-spots A new report from the Fed shows little change in family finances over the last year, but rising prices remain a big worry. And parents of children under the age of 18 feel worse off than a year ago. Wed, 22 May 2024 12:26:43 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-05-22/a-big-survey-asked-americans-about-their-finances-here-are-some-trouble-spots Scott Horsley /economy-and-finance/2024-05-14/biden-announces-new-tariffs-on-imports-of-chinese-goods-including-electric-vehicles President Biden is keeping the tariffs on Chinese imports put in place by his predecessor and 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump. And he's adding new ones for things like electric vehicles. Tue, 14 May 2024 12:30:11 GMT /economy-and-finance/2024-05-14/biden-announces-new-tariffs-on-imports-of-chinese-goods-including-electric-vehicles Asma Khalid