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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in 10 years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

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BREAKING: 6 NE Oregon projects receive state tourism grants

Travel Oregon announced Monday, June 30, it has awarded $6.2 million in grants to 65 projects across the…

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Oregon Senate rejects bill making big tech pay for local journalism as session end nears

The bill’s author told the Capital Chronicle after the vote that she would be reintroducing the bill next…

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Wallowa has a bank again

WALLOWA — Wallowa once again has a bank. Umpqua Bank held its grand opening June 9 of a…

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Wallowa Memorial gets new orthopedic surgeon

ENTERPRISE — A new sports medicine orthopedic surgeon is joining the medical staff at Wallowa Memorial Hospital and…

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Rep. Bobby Levy weighs in on bills close to family business while lawmakers weigh regulations

SALEM — State Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, on Feb. 5 urged legislators at a hearing in the Senate…

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Craig Prins, appointed after bourbon scandal, plans to exit OLCC this summer

The head of Oregon’s commission overseeing liquor and marijuana plans to leave his position by July 1, he…

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Mentor Match program in Wallowa County produces 12 entrepreneurs

WALLOWA COUNTY — Twelve Wallowa County teenagers tried their hands at becoming entrepreneurs, and all succeeded, according to…

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STCU integrates with Oregon’s Community Bank

After months of preparation, Oregon-based Community Bank and Spokane-based STCU integrate the weekend of May 10. STCU announced…

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Broker takes ownership of Wallowa Mountain Properties

ENTERPRISE — There’s a new proprietor at a long-time business in Enterprise: Larrena Overton has taken over at…

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