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Umpqua College embraces the wine business

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Umpqua Community College president Blaine Nisson and his staff have launched 12 new instructional programs over the past five years. But the initiative that has gotten the most attention has been the Southern Oregon Wine Institute. More... Add new comment

Turbulence for PDX flights

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There were more changes to PDX nonstop service routes than usual in the last 18 months. Decreased passenger volume is one reason, but it’s not the only consideration when airlines decide which cities are in or out. More... Add new comment

The day the music died in Cave Junction

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Tiny Cave Junction, a struggling timber town in Josephine County with 1,730 residents, is drawing the ire of two of the nation’s largest music licensing companies. More... 5 comments

Graphic: Oregon industries with the most older workers

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Bad health is good for specialty shoe stores

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One specialty shoemaker is seeing a bump in business as Oregon’s diabetes rate spikes. More... Add new comment

Canvassers: annoying, but apparently effective

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Canvassers hustling for charitable donations in Portland say they had a tougher sell this summer, but you won’t see it in the numbers. More... 6 comments

Smallest community college expands

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Big changes are in the works for Oregon’s smallest community college. More... Add new comment

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