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Dungeness crabbers sue state of Washinton over GPS boat monitoring program

Three Dungeness crab boat captains have sued the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the agency’s director,…

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Avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products are jeopardized by Trump’s tariff threats

URUAPAN, Mexico — Mexicans are worried that threats by Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs could affect a…

Business

New in Madras: The Spot restaurant, taproom and food trucks

Madras’ first-ever designated outdoor food truck and restaurant area, The Spot, is designed as a place for people…

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Bend family gets increasingly rare chance at homeownership

Seven years ago, Megan and Troy Stith took a chance. As a couple in their early 30s living…

Business

Sen. Wyden calls on Oregon’s largest electric utility to detail true drivers of massive rate hikes

Customers of Oregon’s largest investor-owned electric utility pay more than 40% more for their electricity today than they…

Business

‘Buy now, pay later’ is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think

NEW YORK — More shoppers than ever are on track to use ‘buy now, pay later’ plans this…

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Business briefs for Nov. 29

Applications to buy homes increase  A gauge of U.S. mortgage applications for home purchases surged to the highest…

Business

Musk calls for abolishing consumer finance agency: ‘Delete CFPB’

Billionaire Elon Musk called for eliminating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting the renewed threat under President-elect Donald…

Business

U.S .GDP grows at solid 2.8% pace, helped by consumer spending

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid pace in the third quarter, largely powered by a broad-based advance…

Business

Inflation-battered consumers are going to extreme lengths to nab holiday deals

Driving six hours for a used rowing machine. Slashing Christmas budgets by 80%. Shopping for gifts starting around…

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