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Lincoln County Leader -- The News Guard

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Oregon NW Natural Gas customers to see rate increase

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved changes to NW Natural customer rates in Lincoln County and across the state, that take effect October 31, 2026 for residential customers and November 1, 2026 for nonresidential customers. According to the PUC, the changes are the result of NW Natural’s request to allow recovery for capital projects that have recently entered service, the Alternate Rate Mechanism (ARM), and its annual Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA). Customer impact When combining the effects of these proceedings, a typical residential customer using 54 therms per month will see an overall rate increase of approximately $6.30 a month, or about 7.3 percent, beginning October 31, 2026. Actual impacts will vary based on energy use. Commercial and industrial customers will see varying increases based on usage characteristics and rate schedules, the PUC states in a release. Reasons for adjustment The rate changes reflect two proceedings. First, under dockets UG 527 and UG 528, the Commission approved a partial stipulation that lowers NW Natural’s requested revenue increase to about $13 million and establishes cost recovery for a set of capital projects intended to ensure safe and reliable service, including landslide mitigation work on the Coos County Pipeline. The

Lincoln County, OR · 7d

willamettevalleymagazine.com

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Come See Us at Bi-Mart – Employee Owned and Vested in Your Community!

Bi-Mart was founded in 1955 and is headquartered right here in Eugene! Bi-Mart is an employee-owned chain of retailers with over 80 stores in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Walk into a typical Bi-Mart store and you’ll find a little bit of everything. Their merchandise includes electronics, small appliances, housewares, hardware, and power tools, sporting and hunting supplies, apparel, canned and packaged food, personal care products, garden supplies, a drugstore, and many locations have a pharmacy. Some even have a great selection of farm animal supplies.

Eugene, OR · 7d
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KOIN 6 News

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Oregon is among the worst states for jobs in 2026, WalletHub says

Personal finance company WalletHub released a report on Wednesday ranking the best and worst states for jobs in 2026. The report doesn't paint a rosy picture for Oregon.

Oregon · 7d

mycentraloregon.com

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Landowners Explore Opportunities to Lease Their Land for Agriculture

Do you have land that could be growing food, supporting livestock, or helping a local farmer build a business? High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) and Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF) are inviting Central Oregon landowners to discover how they can put their property to work for local agriculture.

Bend, OR · 7d

rightnoworegon.com

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U.S. Jobless Claims Decline, Oregon’s Insured Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

Oregon — New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits declined to a seasonally adjusted 194,000 during the week ending Oct. 24, down 1,000 from the previous week’s revised figure, the Labor Department reported Oct. 29. The department’s three latest weekly reports show initial claims easing through October, although revisions...

Oregon · 5d

oregonbusiness.com

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The Freshwater Trust Brings $24.2 Million to Enable Irrigation Upgrades for Idaho, Oregon Farmers

Federal awards and matching funds will help Idaho and Oregon farmers upgrade irrigation systems and reduce agricultural runoff. The Freshwater Trust will expand irrigation modernization for farmers in eastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho with $24.2 million in new federal and matching funds aimed at reducing agricultural runoff and improving water quality in Idaho’s Mid-Snake River. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded the funding through its Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Idaho · 7d

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2027 Individual Health Insurance New State-Based Marketplace, Carriers Exiting

Open Enrollment for the purchase of qualified individual/family health insurance will run from November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. If you enroll in a plan between November 1 and December 31, your plan will be effective January 1, 2027. If you enroll between January 1 and January 15, your plan will be effective February 1, 2027. For those of you who purchase your own health insurance, this is likely the only opportunity for you to buy or change an Affordable Care Act qualified health plan.

Oregon · 7d

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Step Inside The Nostalgic Oregon Comic Book Store That Will Whisk You Back To Childhood

Somewhere on Southeast Division Street in Portland, Oregon, a neon sign is glowing in a window, and it’s basically daring you to walk past without stopping. Excalibur Comics is the kind of place that makes you realize you’ve been taking Portland for granted, and that’s something you should probably fix immediately.

Portland, OR · 9d

Main Street Dollars

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PacificSource will lay off 134 Oregon workers on December 31

PacificSource, the Oregon health insurer, will lay off 134 workers on December 31, 2026. The company filed a federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, known as a WARN notice, with the state and four cities on October 20, and OPB reported it on October 22. The jobs are in Springfield, Bend, Salem and Portland. The […]

Oregon · 13d

Bend Source

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The Lodge Retirement Community: A New Chapter in the Heart of Sisters

There’s something special about Sisters. Mountain views, friendly faces, local businesses, and the feeling of being part of a close-knit community make it a wonderful place to call home. Just a short walk from downtown, The Lodge Retirement Community offers that same sense of belonging, with beautiful surroundings, comfortable residences, and inviting places to gather […] The post The Lodge Retirement Community: A New Chapter in the Heart of Sisters appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon .

Sisters, OR · 7d

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Central Oregon Locavore Awarded $25,000 Grant to Help Local Farmers

Central Oregon Locavore has been awarded a $25,000 Thriving Entrepreneurs grant from the Miller Charitable Fund of Oregon Community Foundation to help local farmers, ranchers, and food producers tackle challenges through its Locavore Producer Accelerator. According to a news release:. Growing great food is only half the challenge of running...

Central Oregon, OR · 7d

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WinCo recalls hoagie rolls sold in Nevada over undeclared sesame

The recall covers 16-ounce bags with best-by dates from Sept. 10 through Nov. 3. WinCo Foods is recalling store-brand hoagie rolls sold in Nevada and six other states because the packaging does not identify sesame, which can trigger a serious allergic reaction. The recall, announced Oct. 22, covers 16-ounce bags...

Nevada · 8d

youroregonnews.com

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Manicured: 15-year Redmond beauty company rebrands, adds YouTuber as CEO

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A longtime Redmond nail and skincare beauty manufacturer has changed hands and added a former partner, product user and industry influencer as its new chief executive officer. It also acquired her beauty brand in the reshuffle. Impact Equity Partners acquired McConnell Labs late last...

Redmond, OR · 7d

Ashland Daily Tidings

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Jackson County Bankruptcy Filings Jump 34%, Four Times Oregon’s Statewide Increase

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County saw a much sharper rise in bankruptcy filings than Oregon experienced as a whole during the year ending September 30, 2026. The county recorded 591 cases, compared with 442 in the previous 12 months. Statewide filings grew by 8.2%. Jackson County’s Bankruptcy Filings...

Jackson County, OR · 9d

Silicon Florist

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Oregon startup news for the week ending October 30, 2026

We take a final look at the Oregon governor race through the lens of our local startup community. This episode examines the intersection of policy and innovation, highlighting what the gubernatorial candidates mean for the future of Portland entrepreneurs. We provide context on how federal programs like SBIR impact regional growth and discuss the broader ...

Portland, OR · 7d

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The Charming General Store In Oregon That Feels Frozen In Time

There’s a building in Butteville, Oregon that seems completely unbothered by the fact that the rest of the world has moved on without it, and honestly, good for it. The Butteville General Store is the kind of place that makes you realize how much you’ve been missing by sticking to the freeway.

Oregon · 10d

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This Three-Story Oregon Hardware Store Doubles as a Museum of Vintage Oddities and Taxidermy

You know that feeling when you wander past a dusty corner shop and something tugs you inside? That is how a plain-looking storefront in Oregon turned my quick errand into a full afternoon. Behind the door, three floors of glowing lamps, old brass and happy surprises were waiting. Fellow Oregonians,...

Portland, OR · 10d

City Observatory

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Risky business: How IBR’s contracting will produce billions in added costs

Bad as the bad news is on the high cost of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project, it’s only going to get worse as the two state DOT’s move forward toward actual construction. Everything about this project’s bidding and contracting–the procurement process–virtually guarantees costs will only go up from here.

Oregon · 9d