The Oregonian
The Oregonian (oregonlive.com) is the oldest continually published newspaper on the west coast of the U.S. It serves the state of Oregon.
An AllSides independent review found that the Oregonian doesn't exhibit a clear bias in one direction or another. Its opinion page typically features perspectives from throughout the political spectrum.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose slightly for the second week in a row, a modest setback for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season ramps up. The rate rose to 6.67% from 6.65% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.87%. Including this week, the average rate on a 30-year home loan has risen only twice in the past nine weeks, a welcome trend for aspiring homebuyers struggling to afford a home after years of soaring...