A strike by Boeing factory workers shows no signs of ending after its first week
AP Airlines Writer A labor strike at Boeing showed no signs of ending Friday, as the walkout by 33,000 union machinists entered its eighth day and…
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City of Bend sells 94 acres at Juniper Ridge to Taylor Brooks for $8 million, buys 3 Core Area parcels for $3.5 million
(Update: Adding video, comments by Brooks Resources President Kirk Schueler) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening approved…
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Oregon governor uses new land use law to propose rural land for semiconductor facility
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is using a new land use law to propose a rural area for a semiconductor facility, as officials seek to…
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‘That’s price-gouging!’: RDM travelers concerned by steep ‘surge pricing’; Uber driver claims others scheme to hike charges
– Some air travelers arriving at Redmond Airport tell us they have noticed large price surges for transportation services like Uber and Lyft when…
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Oregon gains 1,500 jobs in August as jobless rate holds in the same narrow range since last fall
In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 1,500 jobs, following a revised increase of 6,800 jobs in July.…
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The Biden administration will let Alaska Airlines buy Hawaiian Air after meeting certain terms
The Biden administration is letting Alaska Airlines complete its $1 billion purchase of Hawaiian Airlines after the carriers agreed to certain…
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Four Central Oregon businesses honored by Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored four Central Oregon businesses with Patriot Awards on Tuesday for the key role they play in…
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As fall arrives, we talk with Bend businesses about a strong, busy summer despite the heat, wildfires and smoke
With mid-September and cooler, wetter weather here, and official fall fast approaching this weekend, Central Oregon’s big summer tourism season is…
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OSU receives $5.5 million from USDA to help grow market for hemp-based industrial products
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center will receive $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of…
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Merkley, colleague introduce bill to end Prohibition-era ban on Postal Service shipping of alcoholic drinks
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) launched an effort Tuesday to end the Prohibition-era ban that…
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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a…
Continue Reading A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
AP Business Writer Washington state went to court Monday to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger, saying shoppers would pay…
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‘We can’t screw this up’: Locals hope community can make a deal to buy Mt. Bachelor – but know it’s a tough, uphill climb
Dan Cochrane and Chris Porter are a local duo looking to have Mt. Bachelor come into local community ownership. It’s a tall order, they know -…
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Boeing freezes hiring and executives’ first-class travel as massive strike continues
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — With a massive ongoing strike, Boeing is making some temporary cutbacks that could hit non-union staff hard.…
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Oregon workers’ compensation ‘pure premium’ rate to fall for 12th straight year, agency says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In 2025, Oregon employers, on average, will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage, the Oregon Department of Consumer…
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Mt. Bachelor extends resort closure for at least another day amid progress on firefighting efforts
Mt. Bachelor, which evacuated and halted fall operations when the Backside Fire arose west of the resort last weekend, will hold off until at least…
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You can vote for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’; this year’s 10 finalists include three Bend companies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do beard oil, a blanket, a robot and an airplane have in common? They’re among the finalists in the second annual…
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Wyden introduces legislation to boost tax credits for regional, short line railroads like the City of Prineville Railway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to modernize and expand the tax…
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EDCO announces 10 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalists presenting at C.O. Pub Talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for…
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RootedHomes set to break ground on first Redmond affordable housing community; public invited
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce that the groundbreaking ceremony for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th,…
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