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On The Hook Fish and Chips drop anchor in John Day JOHN DAY —  Long lines and a…

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Proposal to impose penalties on private utilities delaying wildfire lawsuits quietly moves forward

A bipartisan bill moving through the Oregon Senate would prohibit private utilities from recovering wildfire costs from customers…

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Grant County Chamber installs officers

JOHN DAY — Taci Philbrook was formally installed as president of the Grant County Chamber of Commerce Board…

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September jobless numbers mixed across Northeastern Oregon

SALEM — Unemployment numbers were mixed across the region in September, with two of Northeastern Oregon’s six counties…

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Bank of Eastern Oregon announces ‘solid’ third quarter

HEPPNER — The Bank of Eastern Oregon had a “solid” third quarter, with most financial indicators up over…

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Restoration Fuels shutters John Day torrefaction plant

JOHN DAY — News of Malheur Lumber’s impending shutdown plans follows the closure of another wood products business…

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Jobless rates mixed in June across Northeastern Oregon

SALEM — Unemployment rates were mixed across the region last month, declining in three of Northeastern Oregon’s six…

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Velvet Touch adds car sales to lineup of services

JOHN DAY — Lithuanian-born Karolis “Carlos” Bruzas wants you to think of Velvet Touch Car Care Center in…

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1188 Brewing Co. in John Day offers temporary outdoor seating

JOHN DAY — Sensing a business opportunity, Grant County’s only brewpub has opened a temporary outdoor seating area…

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Former John Day restaurant owners plan new Mexican eatery in Baker City

BAKER CITY — No. 2425 Oak St., colloquially known as Fong’s for decades running, is getting a new…

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