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Union County Chamber cancels Farmer-Merchant Banquet — again

LA GRANDE — For the second year in a row, the Union County Chamber of Commerce Board of…

Coronavirus

Union County adds 75 more COVID-19 cases

LA GRANDE — Union County has reported an additional 75 cases, according to the Oregon Health Authority, with…

Coronavirus

Oregon poison center: Don’t use ivermectin to treat COVID-19

SALEM — Dozens of people in Oregon have contacted the state’s poison center after self-medicating against COVID-19 with…

Business

Where are the workers: Manufacturing, hospitality among worst hit industries

BAKER CITY — Tyler Brown’s family owns one restaurant in Baker City that hasn’t served a meal since…

Coronavirus

Grande Ronde Hospital nurses, staff cope with life during COVID-19

LA GRANDE — Danita Thamert, like many other health care professionals, believed the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines earlier…

Coronavirus

La Grande volleyball games postponed due to COVID-19

LA GRANDE — The La Grande High School volleyball team has postponed several games and withdrawn from two…

Coronavirus

One in five Oregonians not planning to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to new survey

PORTLAND — One in five Oregon adults say they are not planning to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according…

Coronavirus

COVID-19 wave has crested, but recovery unlikely before holiday season

SALEM — Oregon’s record wave of COVID-19 cases appears to have crested, but the long recovery will likely…

Coronavirus

OHSU data scientist predicts Oregon hospitals will be full with COVID patients until mid November

SALEM — The newest COVID-19 modeling shows Oregon hospitals may be full with COVID-19 patients for another six…

Coronavirus

Baker City man sentenced to federal prison for using COVID aid for personal purposes

BAKER CITY — A 32-year-old Baker City man who pleaded guilty in June to receiving a $145,200 federal…

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