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Why Oregon’s nursing home inspection unit is understaffed, overburdened

Since 2020, Oregon’s nursing home inspection team has been budgeted for 47 positions but has never been staffed…

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EOU to advance technology skills with workforce ready grants

LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University is set to streamline artificial intelligence and technology advancement into rural neighboring…

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LA wildfires highlight nation’s insurance crisis as homeowners try to recover lost homes

The nation’s growing home insurance crisis is in the spotlight as California homeowners begin the long road to…

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Columbia Sportswear stock tumbles after it reports a drop in annual sales

Shares of Columbia Sportswear were down around 8% in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the company reported a…

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Vacasa will consider second takeover bid

Portland vacation rental management company Vacasa has received a second bid to buy the company and says it…

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China launches probe of Google The Chinese government’s move to open an antitrust probe into Google is the…

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Wienerschnitzel wants to open franchises in Bend, Eugene, Portland

Wienerschnitzel, a national hotdog chain restaurant, wants to open in Bend, but needs a franchisee to step forward.…

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Nike shoe release shows growth and interest in women’s sports

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A’ja Wilson has come to realize what is delayed is not always denied. The two-time…

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How to do your taxes for free: Oregonians have more filing options in 2025

Oregonians have more options for free online tax prep for the 2025 filing season. Some may qualify for…

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Providence, women’s clinic workers reach tentative deal to end strike; no deal yet for other workers

Health workers at Providence women’s clinics in the Portland area reached a tentative contract agreement with the health…

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