Oregon one of only 11 states with an Average above $2 a Gallon

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Pump prices continue to edge lower across the country. Only 11 states, including Oregon, still have averages of $2 a gallon or more. For the week, the national average for regular unleaded loses four cents to $1.77 a gallon. The Oregon average falls six cents to $2.41. This is tied for the fifth-largest weekly drop in the nation.

AAA expects pump prices to continue to decrease into next month.

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Oregon Employment Department Makes Improvments

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has released a comprehensive report on its ongoing effort to improve customer service and strengthen Oregon’s public workforce system. The action plan meets expectations outlined by Governor Tina Kotek and demonstrates progress already underway