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Stricter Oregon water transfer rules die with end of legislative session

Oregon’s legislative session ended with lawmakers not taking action on bills that would impose new environmental review regulations…

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Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten 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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The Spot honored with another project award

The Spot, a downtown Madras tap house, won another regionwide award June 12 when the Daily Journal of…

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Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

When many people daydream about their retirement life, they often envision simply kicking back and relaxing while enjoying…

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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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72-unit Stone Oak Apartments proposed for northeast Madras

Developer seeks zone change to enable multifamily housing near hospital

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MACRD adopts major staff and budget cuts to stay afloat

Madras Aquatic Center will operate no public hours, lean staffing this summer

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Healthy soil is key to Vibbert’s success

Sean Vibbert was adamant “We would not be in business today had we not changed our practices.”

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Shaniko Wool, Oregon Seed Council honored for global contributions to sports and recreation

These awardees represent local family farms who punch above their weight

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WorkSource Reentry Program for DRCI adults released from custody

The one-year recidivism rate is less than 1%