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Oregon Lifeline awareness week highlights discounts for low-income homes

The Oregon Public Utility Commission is highlighting the Oregon Lifeline program during National Lifeline Awareness Week, which runs Sept. 14-18. The federal and state government program provides qualifying low-income households with discounted or free phone and high-speed internet service through participating providers. Oregon Lifeline offers monthly discounts of up to $19.25 on phone service and

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Oregon, IRS begin processing e-filed 2025 tax returns, here’s when first state refunds are expected

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, January 26th, Oregon and the IRS have begun processing electronically filed tax year 2025 returns. The Department of Revenue is projecting that Oregon taxpayers will receive their first refundsโ€”including their share of the stateโ€™s $1.41 billion kickerโ€”by as soon as February 17. Below you’ll find the full release from the

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COCC Staff Protest Low Pay as Contract Talks Continue in Bend

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ€” Staff members and supporters gathered outside Central Oregon Community College on Wednesday, demanding higher wages and better financial security as contract negotiations continue between the college and the Oregon Education Association. Union representatives say one in four COCC staff members struggles with food insecurity, and eight out of ten

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4 steps to market-proof your retirement

(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with $1 million, but immediately get hit with a huge stock-market decline. โ€œA major mistake I see people make is to assume that their investment returns will be average every year of retirement,โ€ says Daniel

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