Our independent lab tests and customer surveys have shown that paying more for your home appliances doesn't necessarily guarantee better quality. We've tested and rated hundreds of products, from ...

The Northern Lights were spotted over parts of Oregon and Washington state. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm ...

This may mean that if you want your appliance repaired, you have to go through the manufacturers’ own repair team, something that could be much more expensive than an independent repairer.

From humble stovetops to futuristic smart fridges, the world of household appliances has transformed dramatically over the past century. Household appliances are a diverse market, covering ...

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This allows you to add personalized protection if you have less common appliances such as an ice maker or stand-alone freezer, which on average cost $200 to $300 and $100 to $400 to repair ...

Major appliances are a big purchase for most people, and buyers want them to last. Consumer Reports’ surveys have found that, from refrigerators to laundry machines, our members rank reliability ...

Bend, in Central Oregon, where the slopes are hot and the beer is cold, is a culturally rich cosmopolitan ski town and outdoorsy mecca that is attracting a whole new generation of people with ...

As we reported a week ago, new United Nations data shows that people are creating electronic waste at a rate five times greater than that for e-waste collection and recycling. Well, here’s ...

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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Wednesday for the Cascades in Marion, Linn and Lane Counties. The advisory goes into effect at 4 a.m. on Thursday and ends at 6 p.m ...

If the movement succeeds, the Oregon border will move 200 miles (320km) to the west, shifting 14 counties and parts of several other counties under Idaho. One of those fighting to keep Oregon ...