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Aid for farmers, ranchers affected by drought, fire

PORTLAND — Agricultural operations in Oregon have been significantly affected by wildfires and ongoing severe drought, and the…

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Ziply Fiber announces expansion in Union, Wallowa counties

KIRKLAND, Wash. — Gig-speed fiber continues to make its way across Union and Wallowa counties. Ziply Fiber announced…

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New dentist brings specialty to La Grande

LA GRANDE — There’s been a new face at Eli Mayes Dental in La Grande for several months…

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Chamber of Commerce seeking marketing proposals

LA GRANDE — The Union County Chamber of Commerce and Union County Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee are requesting…

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Ask Liz: Tax pro needed to assess if property should be sold now, or included in future estate

Dear Liz: My mother, who will be 101 later this year, is leaving me real estate in her…

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High trust in doctors, nurses in US, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON — Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds. Researchers say…

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Les Schwab remains open amid construction

LA GRANDE — Extensive construction and renovations are underway at Les Schwab, which remains open for car servicing…

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U.S. employers ratchet up pressure on the unvaccinated

NEW YORK — Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns,…

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OXARC to move to new building in autumn

LA GRANDE — OXARC will soon have a new home in a 12,000-square-foot facility being built next to…

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Baker City hard cider maker shifts to bottles during pandemic

BAKER CITY — Like most other business owners over the past 18 months, Mark Crowder has felt the…

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