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New tanning, skull cleaning business opening in Union

UNION — Few tasks give Michelle Steevens of Union a greater feeling of joy and satisfaction than transforming…

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Chamber chat: ‘Twinkly lights’ stir up childhood nostalgia

Twinkly lights. For something so simple, they are so enticing. Not to over-generalize, but I don’t think I…

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Joe Town resigns from Wallowa City Council

WALLOWA — Long-time Councilman Joe Town submitted his letter of resignation to the Wallowa City Council at its…

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Baker City feedlot hopes to expand operation to 15,000 cows

BAKER CITY — A Baker City feedlot that currently manages fewer than 3,000 head of cattle is seeking…

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OTEC to return $3 million in capital credits to member-owners

BAKER CITY — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the retirement of $3 million in…

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Eastern Oregon ranchers cope with fallout from drought

ENTERPRISE — Every day, cattle rancher Todd Nash has filled a 1,000-gallon tank with water from his home…

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Panda Express enjoying brisk start in Island City

ISLAND CITY — Do not be fooled by the empty dining tables, business at the new Panda Express…

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Oregonians quit their jobs by the thousands

SALEM — Approximately 58,000 Oregonians handed in their notice in August, according to federal data, up 18% in…

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Employers in line for unemployment payroll tax cut

SALEM — Oregon businesses will have a lower payroll tax rate for the state unemployment trust fund in…

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Deal sets course for overhaul of private forest management in Oregon

SALEM — Timber and environmental groups have reached an agreement that sets Oregon on a course to overhaul…

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