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Biden sets agenda for boosting meat processing competition

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced on Monday, Jan. 3, its new plan to boost competition in the…

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Problems persist at West Coast ports

TANGENT — As congestion at ocean ports along the West Coast has continued in 2021, Alexis Jacobson has…

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Home builders association offering scholarship opportunity

HERMISTON — The Northeast Oregon Home Builders Association is offering two $1,500 scholarships to help educate and train…

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Chamber chat: Leaving things better than you found it

Three years ago, almost down to the day, I was in the extensive process of interviewing for the…

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Business planning classes start Jan. 19

LA GRANDE — The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District is scheduling free, in-person business planning classes in La…

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Rite Aid plans to close at least 63 stores in US

PORTLAND — With a goal of reducing costs and driving profitability, Rite Aid recently announced the closure of…

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Union County to pay off loan for purchase of Baum Industrial Park

LA GRANDE — Union County will soon pay off a $300,000 loan it received from the Union County…

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Despite pandemic downturn, Oregon incomes keep rising

SALEM — Incomes and wages have been rising in Oregon, and continued that growth last year during the…

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Imbler native earns national recognition for contributions to workplace safety

IMBLER — A Union County resident recently earned national recognition for her contributions to workplace safety efforts. Reva…

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Brown floats $200M legislative package aimed at diversifying state’s workforce

SALEM — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced she’s pushing a $200 million economic recovery package in the upcoming…

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