Outsourcing Payroll Services Strengthens Oregon Businesses’ Financial Operations

Firms in Oregon are reducing manual workload and improving planning with outsourcing payroll services. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sources within Oregon’s expanding business landscape indicate a measured shift …

It's Official: In Oregon, Owners and Contractors Can Be Held Responsible for Unpaid Wages of Employees of Subcontractors

And owners can be held responsible for unpaid wages of employees of contractors—here's what SB 426 requires On May 29, 2025, Oregon Gov. Kotek signed into law SB 426 relating to unpaid wages of employees of contractors and subcontractors on …

Workshops and talks this week in Central Oregon

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1/3 Swipe or click to see more Carly King will discuss the connection between literature and opera on Tuesday at the Downtown Bend Public Library. (Submitted photo) 2/3 Swipe or click to see more The …

Where to find live music in Central Oregon June 19-25: Thunderstorm Artis Band

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1/4 Swipe or click to see more DUNIYA will perform on Thursday at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend. (Submitted photo) 2/4 Swipe or click to see more Ghost of Brian Crag will perform on Friday at Ponch’s Place …

Researchers survey Oregon forests for insect damage and drought effects

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service will conduct low-level flights in June to monitor forest health. This survey, which began in the 1940s and paused only during the 2020 pandemic, is the longest continuous …

Oregon Health Authority seeking public input on Providence home health and hospice deal

Dan Lanning shares the key to Oregon carrying momentum from 2024 season

The 2024 season was a monumental one for Dan Lanning at Oregon. Entering a new conference with some of college football’s top brands, the Ducks were able to go through their 12-game schedule undefeated before winning the Big Ten Championship. Yes, a better …

‘Beloved’ Oregon viticulturist detained by ICE

Moises Sotelo-Casas, a well-known figure in the Willamette Valley wine community, was taken into custody by agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) last week. Sotelo-Casas, who founded Novo Start Vineyard Service last year, was detained just …

Oregon Emergency Coordination Center Activates to Level 3 for Wildfire Response

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has activated the State Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) to Level 3 – Regional Response as of 8:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025, in response to increasing wildfire activity across the state. …

Method to analyze gun evidence not ‘scientifically valid,’ Oregon court says in major ruling

A recent Oregon Court of Appeals ruling blew a gaping hole in the state police crime lab’s long-standing technique of matching a suspect’s gun to shell casings left behind at a crime scene. The court found that a forensic examiner relied on “subjective …