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Workforce participation remains depressed, especially in rural Oregon

PORTLAND — The share of Oregonians in the workforce has remained at historic lows for nearly a decade,…

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Single mom uses sewing machine to support family, business and doctoral degree

PENDLETON — When Sydelle Harrison was just 2 years old, her mother made her a handcrafted jacket from…

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Grant writing, project development services available in region

ENTERPRISE — The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District is offering up to 20 hours of project and organizational development,…

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Ask Liz: I sold my house and got a huge Medicare premium increase. Can I fight it?

Dear Liz: I find myself in a very bad tax/Social Security/Medicare loop that I am sure many other…

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Agricultural wages, jobs up across the nation in 2022

SALEM — Farmworker wages rose slightly during the last year and farm operators hired more people, according to…

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First total ear canal removal surgery performed on Ella the pig at Oregon State veterinary hospital

CORVALLIS — Doctors at Oregon State University’s veterinary hospital performed the first known total ear canal ablation surgery…

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Pacific Power electricity rates increase Jan. 1

ENTERPRISE — When Wallowa County residents get their first electricity bill of 2023, many can expect a higher…

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La Grande-based chef ‘refocusing’ on catering businesses

LA GRANDE — Chef Merlyn Baker is moving on from The Landing, but his high-end cuisine is not…

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Payroll deductions for Oregon’s paid leave program begin Jan. 1

SALEM — Oregon’s paid family and medical leave program began collecting money from workers and businesses Sunday, Jan.…

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Island City Market’s Urban Vine catering expands into two banquet rooms

ISLAND CITY — Island City Market’s Urban Vine expanded its catering business last fall and now it offers…

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