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Central Oregon irrigation piping projects prevail in court

Controversial irrigation piping projects in Central Oregon have racked up a couple of court victories recently, with a…

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Higher reservoirs helping Central Oregon irrigation districts navigate drought

Tight water allotments across Central Oregon have helped irrigation districts stretch the growing season even as drought continues…

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Slow and steady: Dry farming on the rise

Jacques Neukom farms melons, corn and peaches for market with a twist — he doesn’t irrigate them. Neukom…

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Wildflower Salon and Spa’s business is blooming

STANFIELD — Tucked away at the corner of Main Street and Ball Avenue lies Wildflower Salon and Spa,…

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Morrow and Umatilla counties’ wage growth outpaces state

HERMISTON — The percentage of wages private and public employers in Morrow and Umatilla counties paid in 2022…

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USDA sounds alarm over EPA’s pesticide plan

SALEM — The USDA warns the Environmental Protection Agency’s “pilot project” restricting pesticides in parts of 29 states…

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Decision on Boardman data center delayed by new testimony

BOARDMAN — The Morrow County Board of Commissioners has pushed back a decision on a proposed 274-acre Percheron…

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AAA: Self-service won’t reduce gas prices

Legalizing self-service gas will not reduce Oregon’s historically high prices, according to Marie Dodds, the director of government…

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Umatilla Electric Cooperative wraps up Summer Science Camp

HERMISTON — Area fourth- and fifth-graders were treated to hands-on explorations of science, water and electricity at the…

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LMIC: Cattle prices will continue to increase

SALEM — With tight cattle supplies and a low number of beef replacement heifers, the Livestock Marketing Information…

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