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Jacksons Food Stores demolishing and rebuilding brand-new gas station and truck stop

LA GRANDE — By this time next year, the corner of Island Avenue and Mulholland Drive will be…

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‘Highly unusual labor market’ of 2022 analyzed in Oregon report

SALEM — Staffing shortages have been widely reported across Oregon and the country, as businesses struggle to recover…

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Employers: Job seekers lacking in soft skills

PORTLAND — Oregon’s schools and colleges might consider offering more training in soft skills, exposing young people to…

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Oregon’s hotels and restaurants finding their footing, at last

SALEM — The pandemic clobbered Oregon’s bars, restaurants and hotels, with extended shutdowns and wiping out more than…

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Report on future of natural gas in Oregon draws criticism from watchdog group

SALEM — A utility report on the future of natural gas in Oregon is drawing the ire of…

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Online reviewers in Oregon on notice: Supreme Court declines to offer ordinary people higher media protection from libel suits

SALEM — Merchants irked by online reviews will still have an open lane to file libel lawsuits against…

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Longtime La Grande businessman Thomas Kohr dies at 86

LA GRANDE — A generous La Grande businessman, who helped keep Union County drivers on the road for…

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Mother-daughter duo opens salon in Pat’s Alley

LA GRANDE — Studio Tru Salon will open for business on July 11 in Pat’s Alley, offering a…

Business

La Grande loses popular dyed yarn store

LA GRANDE — La Grande is losing a business that appeared to have a promising future. Rebel Woolworks,…

Business

New owners take reins of Local Harvest Eatery and Pub

LA GRANDE — Joe and Jamie Cox of La Grande are the new owners of Local Harvest Eatery…

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