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Education

Portland State University to lay off 17 faculty members

Travel

ODOT secures funding to start I-5 expansion project

The Oregon Department of Transportation is moving forward with the project while being $850 million short of the estimated $1.9 billion total price tag.
Local News

Corbett School District takes $2M loan to ease $3M debt

The Corbett School District will accept a $2 million loan from the agency they said played a role in their budget crisis, in exchange for agreeing not to sue them.
Education

Corbett School District takes $2M loan to eases $3M debt

The Corbett School District will accept a $2 million loan from the agency they said played a role in their budget crisis, in exchange for agreeing not to sue them.
Washington

Boeing to lay off nearly 400 more employees in Washington

These layoffs add to the already 2,000-plus jobs that the company cut in the Evergreen State so far this year.
Education

Albany teachers strike ends as union, district finalize new contract

Class will resume Tuesday for Greater Albany Public Schools on a two-hour late start schedule. Both sides approved the deal Monday evening.
Business

Intel could split up its design and manufacturing wings. What would that mean for Oregon?

One of Oregon's largest employers is facing stiff competition from rival chipmakers. Layoffs are underway, amid rumors that a big corporate shakeup could come next.
Politics

Gov. Kotek highlights funding for housing, behavior health and schools in budget proposal

Under the governor's budget recommendations, the largest new investments come in the form of support for schools and other learning programs.
Education

Albany schools, union tentative deal collapses; strike continues

A tentative deal to end a historic weeks-long strike in the Greater Albany Public Schools collapsed hours after announcing a deal had been reached.
Economy

Childcare costs rising due to inflation

On Monday, the Labor Department revealed that some families are spending as much on childcare as they did on rent in 2020 — due to inflation.
Business

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden seeks answers on PGE rate increase

This comes as Portland General Electric looks to increase rates by double-digit for its customers in 2025.
Business

Here's what shoppers should know regarding New Seasons employees strike ahead of Thanksgiving

With people out shopping for their last-minute Thanksgiving items, unionized workers at 11 store locations are asking shoppers to boycott.