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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 ...