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County commissioners derail proposed measure on ‘formula businesses’

The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners has pulled the plug on work by the county planning commission to…

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Business briefs for Nov. 1

Inflation drops to 2021 levels As a presidential race profoundly shaped by Americans’ frustration with high prices nears…

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Marion County company creates robotic year-round greenhouses

HUBBARD — About a decade ago, David Ashton and Justin Gravett were college roommates studying engineering at California…

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At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever

TOKYO — Hello Kitty turned 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s…

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Business briefs for Oct. 31

Economy grew 2.8% in third quarter The U.S. economy grew at a healthy 2.8% annual rate from July…

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Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%

WASHINGTON — Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 cargo planes, including…

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Cascade Natural Gas rates to drop

Customers of Cascade Natural Gas will see a decrease in their bills beginning Friday, according to the Oregon…

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Del Rio Vineyards makes wine with grapes from a Civil War-era vine

On a fine day in 1860, Clarissa was ready to head home from a visit to Jacksonville,. Unfortunately,…

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Big brewers hit by China slowdown as consumers cut back

A slump in confidence and demand in China has hit the sale of beer at two of the…

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Robots can make your fries, salads and guacamole. Is this the future of fast food?

Miso Robotics’ lab in downtown Pasadena, California, is filled with robots of the past and present. There’s Sippy,…

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