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Wanted: qualified people who will work for yesterday's wages

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 3, 2017
The tight labor market is making it harder to hire without raising pay significantly.
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Farmers in Oregon look to cash in on the solar eclipse

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 24, 2017
Farmers are renting out their fields to eager eclipse watchers.
Farmer Christina Carpenter gestures toward one of the fields that will host campers during August’s total solar eclipse. She and Grant Putnam (left) are taking advantage of the rare opportunity to host an eclipse festival on their farm, Organic Earthly Delights. 
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Make Me Smart With Kai and Molly

A listen-along glossary for our conversation with Capt. Deborah Dempsey

by Jennie Josephson
Jul 17, 2017
Don't worry, there's no quiz.
Mt. Hood rises in the background as the town of The Dalles is seen on the Columbia River June 15, 2006 in Oregon.
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How one business is bracing for the upcoming solar eclipse

by Amy Scott
Jul 14, 2017
One company tried to book the entire hotel four years out.
 A view of the full solar eclipse from Antalya, the southern coast of Turkey, in 2006.
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Oregon is ending last-minute scheduling for retail, hospitality workers

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 30, 2017
Oregon is the first state to pass such a law.
Advanced scheduling is coming to Oregon.
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Farming program aims to help addicts and their families

by Marketplace Contributor
Nov 24, 2016
The program in southern Oregon uses volunteer work and clean eating to get parents clean.
A walk to the barn at Hanley Historic Farm.
Doug Lofdahl, Farm & Food Program
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The state with the best economy is voting today

by Tony Wagner
May 17, 2016
Oregonians head to the polls amidst the state's glowing financial health. How'd it get here?
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at Central Oregon Community College in support of democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on May 5, 2016, in Bend, Oregon.
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Lewis and Clark treasure hidden in Powell's bookstore

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 25, 2016
Encased in bubble wrap, a two-volume set of the 1814 Lewis and Clark journals
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Local businesses see boon during Oregon standoff

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 15, 2016
For remote community in Oregon, wildlife standoff brings new customers
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When you can see the forest for the healthcare

by Jeff Tyler
Jan 12, 2016
Two pilot programs in Oregon are experimenting with carbon markets.
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