Regional

West Nile virus detected again in Union County

LA GRANDE — West Nile virus has been detected for the first time in Union County this year,…

Regional

Commercial cherry harvesters have ‘zero tolerance’ for fruit flies

COVE — Before commercial cherries grown in Cove are exported to countries around the world, they must first…

Regional

Hansell to chair Council of State Governments West annual meeting in Portland

PENDLETON — Oregon Sen. Bill Hansell isn’t seeking reelection in 2024, but the longtime politician isn’t ready to…

Regional

Conservation, fishing groups intend to sue to remove Snake River dams

Conservation and fishing groups have given their 60-day notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps…

Regional

Abnormally dry conditions increase fire risk around Oregon

LA GRANDE — The temperature is up this year, and so is the fire risk. The U.S. Forest…

Regional

Strategy aims to tackle housing shortage in Grant County

A new economic report and action plan, commissioned by the Grant County Economic Development Department, points to a…

Regional

Oregon farmers get estate tax relief under new law

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a streamlined tax relief measure for farm estates into law despite complaints…

Regional

Dairy farmers expand labeling effort to lab-made products

The National Milk Producers Federation’s battle against labeling plant-based milk alternatives — such as “almond milk” — with dairy…

Capital Bureau

Oregon farm estate tax relief bill awaits governor’s signature

SALEM — A simplified method of estate tax relief for Oregon farmers has become law despite complaints it…

Regional

Regional hospitals disappointed to see services cut in Baker City

LA GRANDE — Officials at several regional medical facilities say they understand why Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in…

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