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Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker Zeekr assembly plant, in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Wednesday, April 17, 2025.

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

Workers assemble the Zeekr 001 EV models at the Chinese automaker Zeekr assembly plant, in Ningbo, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Wednesday, April 17, 2025.

April 22, 2025, 7:41am Business

The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. Read story

FILE - A Walgreens logo is seen from the exterior of a store in Wheeling, Ill., Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

FILE - A Walgreens logo is seen from the exterior of a store in Wheeling, Ill., Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

April 22, 2025, 7:40am Business

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, who accused the pharmacy of illegally filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade for opioids and other controlled substances. Read story

FILE - A customer removes her purchases at a Kroger grocery store in Flowood, Miss., Wednesday, June 26, 2019.   Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.

DOGE layoffs of federal mediators leave grocery chain talks and other labor disputes in limbo

FILE - A customer removes her purchases at a Kroger grocery store in Flowood, Miss., Wednesday, June 26, 2019.   Kroger and Albertsons are selling more than 400 stores and other assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers in an approximately $1.9 billion deal as part of their efforts to complete their merger, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.

April 22, 2025, 7:40am Business

In late March, Isael Hermosillo received an ominous message from his supervisor around 7 a.m. ordering him to cancel all his meetings scheduled that day. Read story

Spokane outlaws discriminating against homeless job applicants

April 22, 2025, 7:39am Business

It will soon be illegal in Spokane for an employer to ask a prospective employee if they’re homeless or reject their application solely because they do not have a permanent address. Read story

FILE - Tesla vehicles line a parking lot at the company’s Fremont, Calif., factory on Sept. 18, 2023.

Tesla settles lawsuit by Black worker who alleged widespread racism at Fremont electric car factory

FILE - Tesla vehicles line a parking lot at the company’s Fremont, Calif., factory on Sept. 18, 2023.

April 22, 2025, 7:38am Business

Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a worker in its Fremont electric car factory who claimed she was harassed and discriminated against because she is Black. Read story

OHSU and Legacy Health announced their intent to merge in August 2023. Residents across Southwest Washington and Portland have not shied away from expressing hope, and in some instances, uncertainty, about the $1 billion acquisition.

Community review board opposes OHSU acquisition of Legacy Health, but final decision lies with another agency

OHSU and Legacy Health announced their intent to merge in August 2023. Residents across Southwest Washington and Portland have not shied away from expressing hope, and in some instances, uncertainty, about the $1 billion acquisition.

April 22, 2025, 6:10am Business

A community review board has unanimously opposed Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed acquisition of Legacy Health. But the final decision lies elsewhere. Read story

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

FILE - The U.S. Department of Education building is seen in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024.

April 21, 2025, 1:57pm Business

The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Read story

Sheldon Angelo (left), Albert Angelo III (middle) and Al “Corky” Angelo Jr.

Vancouver real estate executive Al ‘Corky’ Angelo Jr. dies at 76

Sheldon Angelo (left), Albert Angelo III (middle) and Al “Corky” Angelo Jr.

April 21, 2025, 1:37pm Business

Al “Corky” Angelo Jr., co-owner of the Vancouver property management company founded by his father and namesake, died Saturday. He was 76. Read story