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Oregon Department of Justice won’t press for criminal charges in FTX executive $50K donation case

Finance

Oregon will offer free federal and state tax filing programs starting in 2025

IRS Direct File is a free alternative to commercial software such as TurboTax. It will be available in Oregon starting with the next tax filing season in 2025.
Local News

Financing problems could shelve two major freeway projects in Oregon

ODOT says rising construction costs and a delay in the start of regional freeway tolling have created funding gaps for both the Rose Quarter and I-205 projects.
Investigations

Umpqua Bank confirms it was impacted by same global cyberattack that included Oregon DMV

Portland-based Umpqua Bank, which recently merged with Columbia Bank, said it's found no indication that customer data has been compromised.
Money

Equal Pay Day: Where we’re at and working to close the gap

KGW sits down with two local women to talk about the gender pay gap and small steps to take toward fixing this big issue.
Money

Portland broker sees rebound in housing market during pandemic

After several months of slowdown, an experienced real estate broker says Portland's housing market is hot again, with high prices and low interest rates.
Money

KGW holds Reddit AMA about retirement savings

Financial advisor Brent Petty recently explored the impact of changes in the stock market. Ask Us Anything.
Nation World

Income tax filing deadline moved from April 15 to July 15

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made the announcement on Twitter.
Coronavirus

What about my 401k? Answering your financial questions amid coronavirus concerns

For a lot of people, the big concern right now is that 401k balance, especially if you are close to retirement.
Money

How do I get my money from the Equifax settlement?

After a massive data breach in 2017, consumers can submit a claim for free credit monitoring or a $125 cash payment.
Magnify Money

People are more concerned about the Equifax data breach than the Facebook scandal

The knowledge that information like your Social Security Number and past addresses are in the hands of hackers can be slightly more disconcerting than the idea of a political consulting firm using your Facebook data to influence an election.
Life

These 18 states are raising the minimum wage in 2018

The minimum wage is rising for the first time since 2009 in 18 states.

Former Vancouver Public Schools superintendent tapped as acting superintendent at St. Helens School District

Gladstone police offer help via "Santa Squad" program amid holiday package thefts

Mainly dry week ahead

Oregon weather looks nice for Thanksgiving week travelers

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Oregon Department of Justice won’t press for criminal charges in FTX executive $50K donation case

Oregon will offer free federal and state tax filing programs starting in 2025

Financing problems could shelve two major freeway projects in Oregon

Umpqua Bank confirms it was impacted by same global cyberattack that included Oregon DMV

Equal Pay Day: Where we’re at and working to close the gap

Portland broker sees rebound in housing market during pandemic

KGW holds Reddit AMA about retirement savings

Income tax filing deadline moved from April 15 to July 15

What about my 401k? Answering your financial questions amid coronavirus concerns

How do I get my money from the Equifax settlement?

People are more concerned about the Equifax data breach than the Facebook scandal

These 18 states are raising the minimum wage in 2018

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