The brown marmorated stink bug, which has caused damage in the Eastern U.S., shows up in Hood River and Rogue River

Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a bill that would reduce the wait time for small businesses in hard-hit communities to benefit from federal aid.

After a record-breaking 2010, OSF attendance dropped in 2011 after the closure of the Bowmer, and the economic ripple effect was felt across Ashland in hotels, eateries.

Oregon saw another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance in September.

The federal government is making a year's worth of mortgage payments for about 500 Lane County families.

A Portland housing audit found that black and Latino renters were discriminated against by landlords and leasing agents in 64% of 50 tests.

As marijuana moves closer to a legitimate business, more growers are flooding the market and driving prices down.

As the federal government tries to curtail its spending by cutting heating aid, many lower income families are struggling to stay warm this winter.