New report details Oregon’s changing forest protection laws
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fish and amphibian habitats on private industrial forestlands now receive expanded protection under Oregon law, part of a…
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Bend’s median home sales price hits a record (again), reaches milestone $800K; Redmond rises to $500K, not a record
You might say that record-breaking home sales prices in Bend are getting to be … a broken record. Not every month, but often enough to fuel its…
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Anheuser-Busch sells Bend’s 10 Barrel Brewing, 7 other craft brewers to Canadian ‘cannabis lifestyle’ company
Tilray Brands, Inc., “a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company” based in Leamington, Canada, announced Monday that the…
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Avid Cider says it will move out of their taproom in Bend’s Box Factory on Nov. 1, seek new location
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider Co. announced Wednesday that they will be transitioning out of their current taproom in…
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New bar, Whiskey River, opens in Sunriver
Whiskey River, a new Sunriver bar, says it’s the only such establishment open past 9 p.m. in the resort…
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Deschutes River Trail closure during concerts causes frustration for some locals
Hayden Homes Amphitheater is a frequent place for locals and visitors to go enjoy concerts during the summer season. But those who want to enjoy the…
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City of Bend’s Energy Score Program ‘still in early stages’ as first month comes to a close
Lynnea Miller, principal broker at Bend Premier Real Estate, says the city’s new Home Energy Score Program and listing requirement that launched July…
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Tickets now available for EDCO’s 20th annual Bend Venture Conference this fall
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday-Friday, Oct. 19-20 at the iconic Tower…
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Oregon gas prices are back on the rise after weeks of decline amid soaring US, oil prices
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.58 a gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s…
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Wildfire smoke shifts plans for some C.O. residents and visitors; others stay the course
The wildfire smoke cloaking much of the region is forcing some visitors to Central Oregon to change their plans. But for the most part, people are…
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Bend commercial space sees drop in number of leased buildings; vacancies rise in Q2
According to Compass Real Estate Services, Bend vacancies in all types of commercial space, including office, retail and industrial, rose in the…
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Some Tumalo businesses feeling negative impacts from Hwy. 20 construction, while others are busier than ever
A Tumalo restaurant reached out to NewsChannel 21 this week to express their concerns over how much ODOT’s current Tumalo roundabout project is…
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‘It’s a very rewarding job’: C.O. contract firefighters head out on the front lines of Oregon wildfires
Redmond-based contract firefighting firm PatRick Environmental is, as you might expect, very busy this early, ramped-up fire season, contracting…
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Oregon OSHA plans two-day workplace safety, health conference in Bend this fall
A two-day event in Bend this September will offer employers and workers a variety of opportunities to gain new knowledge and refresh their skills…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall, though job gains smaller than usual for June
Hiring in Central Oregon was largely consistent with seasonal patterns in June, although with smaller than normal gains for this time of year, the…
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Pahlisch Commercial volunteers help Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity build 12 new homes for families
A dozen families soon will have new homes, thanks in part to a week-long partnership pairing a local homebuilder with Bend-Redmond Habitat for…
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Oregon’s new paid leave program starts next month; benefits begin Sept. 3
Working Oregonians who need to take time off for important life events can apply for benefits from Paid Leave Oregon starting Aug. 14, with…
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C.O. Builders Association announces 2023 Tour of Homes winners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Builders Association on Wednesday announced winners in the various categories and price points for the 2023…
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S. Oregon dairy pleads guilty to federal Clean Water Act violations with manure discharges into creek, river
A family-owned dairy located near Grants Pass pleaded guilty and was sentenced in federal court Monday for violating the Clean Water Act by…
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Oregon jobless rate falls to 3.5% in June, fifth straight drop; nearing record low
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in June, down from 3.7% in May, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. It’s the fifth…
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