MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE:MDU) announced record second quarter financial results, with consolidated earnings from continuing operations of $115.3 million, a 41 percent increase from $81.8 million for the second quarter of 2007.

By Bob Albrecht, The Bulletin, Bend, Ore. Jul. 16--While temperatures may be high now, residents are encouraged to start preparing for rising utility rates that could lead to significantly higher bills when the winter heating season arrives, local utility officials say.

By Bob Albrecht, The Bulletin, Bend, Ore. Jul. 16--While temperatures may be high now, residents are encouraged to start preparing for rising utility rates that could lead to significantly higher bills when the winter heating season arrives, local utility officials say.

By Ted Sickinger, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. Jul. 16--Already struggling with rising prices on almost every front, Northwest consumers should brace themselves this winter for some of the largest increases in natural gas rates in memory. Northwest Natural Gas Co.

By Bob Albrecht, The Bulletin, Bend, Ore. Jul. 13--Some utilities serving Central Oregon are planning rate increases to cover their rising costs, meaning consumers already grappling with higher gasoline and food prices can expect to add electricity and natural gas to the list.