Business

Portland calls on Wallowa County business to help expand airport

JOSEPH — A Wallowa County business recently finished a large order of locally sourced and milled lumber that…

Business

Walchli Farms sees good watermelon crop

HERMISTON — After two weeks of harvesting, this year’s Hermiston watermelon yield is looking good, according to Walchli…

Business

New owners using outdoor background to grow Blue Mountain Outfitters

LA GRANDE — Enjoying the Northeastern Oregon outdoors calls for the right gear, shoes, accessories and apparel, all…

Business

Oregonians’ tax withholdings are going up — but that’s good news for paychecks

SALEM — Oregon paychecks appear to be getting a boost this summer, with tax withholdings up around 5%…

Business

Local mushroom company practices ‘post-apocalyptic farming’

LA GRANDE — What do you get when you put sawdust in a plastic bag? Well, a lion’s…

Business

Layin’ It on the line: Inflation’s impact on retirement planning

Retirement planning is crucial for a secure financial future. However, one often overlooked factor that can significantly impact…

Business

Commercial cherry harvesters have ‘zero tolerance’ for fruit flies

COVE — Before commercial cherries grown in Cove are exported to countries around the world, they must first…

Business

New federal student loan repayment plan sign up starts soon. What happens if you default?

WASHINGTON — If you’re a holder of federal student loans, there’s still time to plan for upcoming changes…

Business

No compliance issues with farmworker overtime law yet, but reporting could be delayed

HOOD RIVER — Guillermina Salguero and her husband have processed and packed cherries and pears in the Columbia…

Business

Kotek signs new law regulating industrial animal farms

SALEM — Farmers planning to create or expand large confined animal farms will face new regulations in Oregon.…

Marketplace