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Oregon’s unemployment rate in July matches record low

SALEM — Oregon’s unemployment rate matched a record low in July, according to numbers released Wednesday, Aug. 16,…

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Layin’ it on the line: The power of diversified portfolios with annuities

Regarding your retirement, few things are more exciting than picturing all the relaxing beach vacations, meaningful family time…

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Stone Tribe opens more than a restaurant

WALLOWA — Artisan pizza and a variety of sandwiches with the promise of more are now available at…

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White Barn Estate named best wedding venue in Eastern Oregon

LA GRANDE — The White Barn Estate has earned the title of the best wedding venue in the…

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Baker County rancher suspects lightning killed 3 head of cattle

BAKER CITY — A Baker County rancher believes lightning killed two calves and one cow last weekend on…

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Oregon factory jobs bounced back after pandemic, then faded again

PORTLAND — Oregon manufacturing’s pandemic recovery may be over, with factories shedding thousands of jobs since last summer.…

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State of the nursery industry: Thriving despite challenges

SALEM — The Oregon nursery industry continues to thrive despite a series of challenges it has encountered in…

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Cover crops catch on among farmers, survey finds

SALEM — Some farmers have received incentives to use cover crops for a number of years, but the…

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Farm Credit System shrugs off credit rating downgrade

SALEM — A downgrade of the Farm Credit System’s credit rating hasn’t negatively affected the network’s operations, though…

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Bob Hale dies at age 69, remembered as visionary of Oregon agriculture

ECHO — As a friend, mentor and farmer, Bob Hale had an indelible impact on Columbia Basin agriculture. …

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