Why youth sports fields are struggling to stay playable
Children who play sports are used to competing, but the fight is supposed to be over the ball—not the field on which teams play. Yet, around the country, athletic field access is becoming increasingly scarce, as nonprofit and municipal recreation centers face staffing shortages and struggle to maintain their grounds,…
Cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching…
How much does memory care cost in Oregon?
The national average cost of a memory care facility is about $6,999 per month, according to proprietary data from A Place for Mom. Costs vary by state, location, and care needs. The monthly rate often…
How much of a problem is AI’s water use?
“Protect our water,” “Water for people not AI,” “Don’t mess with our water,” declare protest signs from Texas to New Mexico to Arizona. Angered by water use, energy consumption and pollution, locals are increasingly protesting the rapid expansion of data…
See how Oregon ranks for the most auto repair shops
Take a wild guess at the state with the most auto repair shops. If you said Oregon, you’d be wrong. In Oregon, there are 2,301 total auto repair shops and 53.8 auto repair shops per capita, which is the 22nd-highest…
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of Sept. 11. Oregon by the numbers- Gas current price: $5.07- Week change: +$0.08 (+1.6%)- Year change: +$0.80 (+18.8%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.55…
Survey: Are guests losing patience with restaurant price increases?
In April 2024, Data by Toast surveyed 850 U.S. diners about how they were feeling about rising menu prices, then conducted a similar survey in July 2026. Prices have kept climbing in the two years between waves, and so has…
Mapping America’s truck culture by state
The pickup truck is America’s most iconic vehicle—so deeply ingrained in its culture and lifestyle that it’s difficult to imagine a drive without spotting several pickups on the road. For decades, trucks have topped sales charts, defined regional identity, and…
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