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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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. ...

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Grande Ronde Hospital announces new senior director of human resources

LA GRANDE — Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics announced the hiring of a new senior director of human ...

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Lulu’s Sweet & Salty opens in La Grande

LA GRANDE — Lulu’s Sweet & Salty bakery, 2001 Second St., La Grande, made its soft opening July ...

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Oregonians can start to apply for paid work leave Aug. 14

SALEM — Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the state’s new paid leave program starting Monday, Aug. ...

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Bob Coulter and family celebrate 40 years owning Red Cross Drug Store

LA GRANDE — From prescriptions written out by a Royal typewriter to robotic technology packaging prescriptions, Bob Coulter ...

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Inside finance: As we age, we need to plan for the ‘what ifs’

I’ve been in the financial services industry since I was 22, and as I rapidly approach 60, I’ve ...

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Grasshopper infestation ‘bad,’ ‘horrid’ in parts of Union, Baker counties

BAKER CITY — Mike Williams has been battling grasshoppers for more than a month and he’s worried the ...

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