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Jobs & Our Economy
Where Oregon Grows Its Christmas Cheer

Oregon’s Christmas tree industry includes 318 licensed growers across 17 counties, with nearly half concentrated in Clackamas and Marion counties. In 2023, growers harvested 3.17 million trees, generating a

December 20, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in the Pacific Region November 2025

Inflation in the Pacific region remains above the national average, though recent data suggest modest cooling toward the end of 2025. Over the 12 months ending in November, prices rose 3.2 percent in the re

December 18, 2025 Serra KirschMark McMullen
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in Colorado – November 2025 Update

Between September and November, Denver’s price level fell by 0.64% while prices across the country fell by an average of 0.21%.

December 18, 2025 Cole AndersonErik Gamm
Jobs & Our Economy
Inflation in the Midwest - November 2025

In November, year-over-year inflation in the Midwest fell to 3.0%

December 18, 2025 Andrzej Wieciorkowski