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Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
Readers Respond to the Latest Contortions in Oregon Homelessness Policy
The clearing of homeless camps from Portland’s streets is often and crudely described as a game of Whac-A-Mole. But another frivolous analogy comes to mind after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities could enforce strict camping bans: Homelessness policy on the West Coast has been written with an Etch A Sketch, which the courts shake every few years, sending cities and states back to the drawing board. Oregon, which structured its camping laws around previous court rulings, now must decide whether to draw them again (“Breaking Camp,” WW, July 10). The law-and-order candidates running for Portland City Hall this November certainly want a do-over. Here’s what our readers had to say:
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Silverton opens new $20 million city hall and police station without raising taxes
The only thing missing from Silverton’s new city hall and police station is the trash cans. After nearly a decade in planning and development, the 26,000 square foot, $20 million building located at 401 North Water St. is open for business. The city was able to build the new...
Eugene man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman, possessing illegal firearms
EUGENE, Ore. — On July 21st, at approximately 10:26 a.m. the Eugene Police Department (EPD) responded to reports of a man who allegedly punched a woman and potentially tried to hit her with his car, EPD shared in a press release on Monday. EPD tells us that they responded...
Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year
Wildfires across Oregon — many fueled by recent record-breaking heat waves in the region — have burned more acreage so far this year than the entire 2023 season, state and federal fire officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Oregon's wildfire season started early this year, in April (it...
Eugene brothers arrested after altercation with police near pizza shop
EUGENE, Ore. — According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD) on July 20th an officer spotted a man, Kenneth Raymond Russell, 36, who had a felony warrant near Domino's Pizza at Corliss Lane and River Road, in Eugene. EPD tells us that upon contact, Kenneth Russell challenged the officer,...
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
Campfires prohibited across BLM's Northwest Oregon District
Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as hotter, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. In addition to fires and campfires, the stronger restrictions also prohibit smoking in vegetated areas; using vehicles in unmanaged vegetated areas; operating a chainsaw; welding, cutting or grinding; or using an internal combustion engine without a spark arrestor. These prohibitions will stay...
Win Tickets ($140): The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Crystal Ballroom | w/ Frankie Rose
We are giving away a pair of tickets to The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Crystal Ballroom on October 30. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed October 21. ———————————————...
Men’s Tennis Garners Team, Individual ITA Academic Honors
TEMPE, Ariz. – The University of Portland men's tennis team was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team on Monday, while five players garnered ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition: Tannor Binder, Oscar Brown, Fabian Gusic, Nikolas Tvedt and Luka Vukovic. To qualify for the team award, a program must post...
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