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Urban growth boundary bill fails but pressure on Oregon farmland likely to persist
SALEM — Though lawmakers didn’t bypass Oregon’s regular process for expanding “urban growth boundaries” this year, the idea ...
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Historic change: Facing drought, legislators impose water limits on livestock
BOARDMAN — Large livestock operations will face stricter water rules in Oregon under a bill passed by state ...
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Oregon State researchers developing technology to make wastewater usable for irrigation
CORVALLIS — Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Engineering are developing technology to convert wastewater into ...
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Beyond the Lens Photography studio opens
LA GRANDE — For years, photographer Joshua Annas took pictures as a hobby, and now he’s making a ...
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Paulette Wright joins Oregon Trail Realty
LA GRANDE — Paulette Wright recently earned a real estate broker’s license and is currently working with Oregon ...
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Hampton Inn construction project breaks ground in La Grande
LA GRANDE — A new Hampton Inn & Suites construction project in La Grande broke ground on the ...
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Adderall shortage tests patience, paints ‘drug holiday’ in new light
LA GRANDE — Months after the U.S. government announced a shortage of the main drug used to treat ...
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FSA direct loans available for Union County producers
LA GRANDE — Farm Service Agency is offering direct farm ownership and direct farm operating loans to producers who want to ...
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NAPA Auto Parts hosting grand opening July 22
LA GRANDE — La Grande’s NAPA Auto Parts store will conduct a grand opening at its new location ...
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Survey gauges Oregon attitudes about agriculture
SALEM — Though they have more affection for small farmers, most Oregonians recognize large agricultural operations are needed ...