Gasoline Demand Declines for Fourth Consecutive Week

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Demand for gasoline in the U.S. continues to shrink as COVID-19 cases climb. The softer demand should put downward pressure on pump prices, but they haven’t declined in most states yet because crude oil prices have risen. For the week, the national average for regular adds a penny to $2.17 a gallon. The Oregon average ticks down half a cent to $2.58.

Find details and graphics in the news release. Also, AAA released the holiday travel forecast today—75% of Americans will stay home for the holidays because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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NeighborImpact Receives Head Start Grant

January 8, 2026 Feature Slider, Local News

As child care providers across the country await clarity amid delayed and frozen federal funding, NeighborImpact has received confirmation of a renewed federal grant that will enable its Head Start program to continue serving families in Central

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Oregon’s November Jobless Rate Was 5.2%

January 8, 2026 Feature Slider, Local News

The Oregon Employment Department released monthly employment and unemployment data for November 2025, after a significant delay due to the federal government shutdown. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in November and 5.2% in September. The October unemployment