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Oregon unemployment rate rises to 4.5% in December

SALEM — Oregon’s unemployment rate continued to tick up slowly last month. Since hitting near historic lows last…

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New owners of iconic Imbler Market preserve its history

IMBLER — The former Imbler Country Market, 350 Ruckman Ave., has new owners, Johnny and Malinda Gunnels, and…

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Imbler Market has a long history

IMBLER — The new owners of the Imbler Market, Johnny and Malinda Gunnels, admittedly knew very little about…

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Bill would remove brucellosis vaccine requirement for Oregon beef cows

SALEM — Oregon ranchers would no longer be required to vaccinate beef cows for brucellosis under a proposal…

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Island City business Sim Shot plans grand opening

ISLAND CITY — The grand opening of Sim Shot, a virtual shooting range, will be conducted on Saturday,…

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Brooke Benedict’s passion for baking spurred launch of BAB’s Bakes

LA GRANDE — Baking has been Brooke Benedict’s passion, and now it’s her business as well. Benedict, who…

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Farm Credit West, NW Farm Credit Services merge

SALEM — Farm Credit West and Northwest Farm Credit Services, agricultural lending associations within the Farm Credit System,…

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Electric vehicle sales soar in Oregon; state officials expect big numbers in 2023

SALEM — Oregon’s electric vehicle sales got a boost in 2021, and with more tax credits and fast…

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Two business workshops coming to Northeastern Oregon

ENTERPRISE — The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District, based in Enterprise, is partnering with Reinventing Rural to bring…

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Teahouse Bakery, a rising business

COVE — When one thinks of a rising business, Teahouse Bakery can be added to the list. The…

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