Editor’s Note: September represents a transition month for the Retail Monitor. Total and core retail sales are reported only for the August period while a transition to a new methodology is completed. By National Retail Federation, WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 — Retail sales rose modestly in August, marking the 11th […]

By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Press Release Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi announced that, thanks to their efforts, the Federal Emergency Management […]

By Oregon Right to Life, Focus on the Family president and CEO Jim Daly inspired hundreds of pro-life advocates in Salem last weekend at the first annual Oregon Pro-Life Gala. The 2026 Oregon Pro-Life Gala was held Saturday, September 19th, in Salem. The event began with a special VIP reception […]