Economy

Weyerhauser has begun using 10 trucks that run on compressed natural gas and plans to grow that number, phasing out most of the diesel fleet running out of its Goshen facility, just south of Eugene. The company is also buying natural gas from a producer that collects it from manure in an attempt to be more green while also controlling fuel costs.

Forecasts for the Oregon labor market through 2034 show 6% growth despite a recent downturn in unemployment.

As the craft beer industry matures, a slight shrinking of sales is a sign of the industry settling into a long-term version of itself.

The university wants the park to aid in economic and educational development in the coming years.

Oregon’s unemployment rate has slightly ticked up over the last year, a trend that continued in February.

Oregon’s biggest trading partners include Mexico and Canada, but tariff threats from President Donald Trump could raise costs, strain business relationships.

Threats of tariffs on major trading partners point to a chaotic global market for the foreseeable future.

Oregon economists continued to deliver optimistic news about the state’s budget picture on Wednesday, announcing they expect more than $700 million more in tax revenue than they projected only a few months ago.

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