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U.S. wages jump by the most in records dating back 20 years

WASHINGTON — Wages jumped in the three months ending in September by the most on records dating back…

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Eastern Oregon returning to pre-pandemic job numbers

LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon is back on track to recovering jobs lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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Le Bebe Cakes Bakery leans on community support through five years of operations

LA GRANDE — While getting through the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been a piece of cake, Le Bebe Cakes…

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Baker store has new general manager

BAKER CITY — Dana Ring is the new general manager of the Baker Food Co-op, a natural foods…

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The Paycheck Protection Program is over, but there’s still aid available for small businesses

WASHINGTON — The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19…

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USDA offers online tool for drought-stricken ranchers to estimate compensation

WASHINGTON — A new online tool is designed to help ranchers document their costs for hauling feed or…

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Customers lament looming closure of Bi-Mart pharmacy

LA GRANDE — Four years ago Heather Rekow of La Grande was stunned. Rekow was at the pharmacy…

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OTEC using virtual reality to promote safety

LA GRANDE — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative became the first electric company in the nation to use virtual…

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La Grande School District receives rebate from OTEC and BPA

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Unemployment rate in Oregon falls to 4.7%

SALEM — Oregon’s jobless rate continued falling last month, dipping to 4.7%, according to new state data out…

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