Intel is laying off over 500 employees in Oregon, which will impact Washington County's job market. The cuts affect various positions but no union workers. The layoffs start July 15 and stem from a broader industry adjustment.

DBEDT partners with Made in Hawaii Festival to showcase local businesses at the Hawaii Made Pavilion, aiding startups and small enterprises in gaining retail exposure.

The Band Punch will perform at Wake Forest's FNOW concert series on July 11, featuring food trucks, craft beer sales, and supervised fun from 6-9 p.m.

Oklahoma has shut down Lookout Kitchen operations in state parks due to unresolved financial issues and noncompliance, affecting dining options for visitors. Temporary alternatives like food trucks are being considered.

Milwaukee residents are protesting the planned closure of a local Pick 'n Save grocery store, citing concerns about the community's access to food and pharmacy services. They are requesting that the store remain open until at least December 2025.

A court in New Jersey has allowed a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Apple, focused on alleged anti-competitive practices in the app market, to proceed.

The Mercer, a new restaurant by 151 Hospitality, opens in Phoenix's Camelback Corridor, at the former site of MercBar, featuring American cuisine with a martini focus.

Michigan sees a post-holiday gas price drop of 11 cents to $3.15/gallon, providing relief to drivers amid return of holiday travelers and global oil output decisions.

Philly Pretzel Factory is opening a new location in Worcester on July 9, with a grand opening event on July 11 featuring free pretzels, entertainment, and a PlayStation 5 giveaway.

A new Shake Shack is set to open at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, with patrons already enjoying other locations in the area. An opening date has not been announced.

A 42-year-old man was arrested in University Place on July 1 for loitering, resisting arrest, possession of a stolen firearm, drugs, and an explosive device, after a warrant was detected by deputies.

A 50-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash on Oregon's Interstate 84 near Boardman, as reported by Oregon State Police.

Nevada tip workers express mixed feelings about the temporary "No Tax on Tips" rule in the new tax law, with some optimistic about relief and others concerned over its temporary nature and broader economic issues.