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Layin’ it on the line: No one plans for death, but there it is

In my line of work, I have the unfortunate job to deal with the passing of someone’s spouse,…

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Wrongful death lawsuit seeks $15 million from Eastern Oregon irrigation district

VALE — An Eastern Oregon irrigation district is accused of contributing to an employee’s death in a lawsuit…

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Bill would connect state to hotline for agricultural workers

SALEM — Bill Hansell, the longtime state senator from Athena, comes from a multigenerational farm family. He knows…

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$250 million proposal tests lawmakers’ appetite for water investments

SALEM — Supporters of a $250 million “water security” package are betting Oregon’s lawmakers haven’t lost their appetite…

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Ask Liz: Consider the range of options before starting Social Security survivor benefits

Dear Liz: My husband passed away, and I am 59 years old and no longer working. Social Security’s…

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Bill would require study of ‘forever chemicals’ in biosolids on Oregon farmland

SALEM — Oregon’s farmlands haven’t been spared from worries about so-called “forever chemicals,” prompting a legislative committee to…

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Wallowa County bronzing business relocating

ENTERPRISE — After several years at the corner of Northwest Second and North streets in Enterprise, the Manuel…

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Walmarts across Oregon to go bagless in April

LA GRANDE — Walmart customers soon will need to bring their own bags or clutch items in their…

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Historic C-Zers Drive-In has new owner

ELGIN — One of Elgin’s most historic and enduring businesses, C-Zers Drive-In, 1390 Division St., has a new…

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Layin’ it on the line: Find life insurance with affordable premiums

There is an old saying about life insurance: “You buy life insurance because you either owe someone or…

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