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State fines Bend coffee shop $27K for COVID-19 violations

BEND — Oregon Occupational Safety and Health has fined a Bend coffee shop more than $27,000 for violating…

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Researchers study spent hemp biomass as animal feed

CORVALLIS — Hemp already is touted for its healthful and therapeutic benefits in humans. Researchers at Oregon State…

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Biden boosts offshore wind energy, wants to power 10M homes

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is moving to sharply increase offshore wind energy along the East Coast, saying…

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Oregon businesses endured unprecedented year: ‘What’s next, locusts?’

PORTLAND — You can’t blame John Helmer for being a sunny optimist. The third-generation proprietor of John Helmer…

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Guest column: Ag has plenty to teach

In honor of National Ag Week, March 21-27, I’d like to share a few things I’ve learned while…

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State business news briefs

Contractor fined $74K over asbestos-tainted debris MEDFORD — A Florida-based company has been fined over $74,000 for improperly…

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Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of U.S.

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers little hope…

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Liberty Orchards, maker of Aplets & Cotlets candy, to close after 101 years

CASHMERE, Wash. — After more than 100 years in business, Liberty Orchards Co., the Washington state maker of…

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Bentz backs passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

WASHINGTON — Oregon U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz announced he voted in favor of House of Representatives bill 1603…

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Wallowa County wellness clinic has new location

ENTERPRISE — Eagle Cap Wellness, offering acupuncture and other non-traditional health care, is operating at a new location.…

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