‘Trees are what makes Bend, Bend’: City’s new tree regulations advisory committee holds first meeting
A city of Bend citizen committee focused on the future of trees in Bend held its first meeting Wednesday.…
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Bend-Redmond area jumps to fifth place in Milken Institute’s ranking of best-performing small cities
The Bend-Redmond Metro Area jumped five positions, to fifth place in Milken Institute’s recently released 2023 Best-Performing Cities study.…
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OSU a founding member of university-industry effort to grow semiconductor workforce
Oregon State University has become a founding member of a university-industry collective tasked with developing the United States’ next generation…
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Bend’s No-Bake Cookie Company acquired by Village Family Capital
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The No-Bake Cookie Company, founded in 2012 by the Healy Family of Bend, has recently been acquired for an undisclosed amount by…
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Avoid home improvement scams with tips, help from Oregon Construction Contractors Board
Home improvement scams are most prevalent in summertime, and consumers should be on the lookout for the warning signs of a scam.…
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OLCC recalls cannabis flower from three producers that tested positive for mold, heavy metals
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Monday it is issuing product recalls for several batches of cannabis flower that tested positive for…
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Bend’s Avid Cider announces it will move production to new, larger space in Redmond
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider announced Monday that they will be relocating their production facility to a larger space in Redmond. The move comes…
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Summit Health announces partnership with Northwest Permanente to serve more patients in C. Oregon
Summit Health Oregon, the largest independent primary care and multispecialty, physician-led medical group in Central Oregon, said Monday it “is…
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Oregon gas prices up nearly 12 cents a gallon in past week, still 90 cents lower than a year ago, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.59/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Oregon county sues oil, coal companies for $51 billion over deadly heat dome
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s most populous county is suing more than a dozen large fossil fuel companies to recover costs related to extreme…
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Avelo Airlines adding Redmond-Las Vegas nonstop flights, starting Sept. 7
Avelo Airlines announced Thursday it is expanding service at Redmond Municipal Airport with new nonstop service to Las Vegas. Additionally, this…
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Redmond’s BASX Solutions hosts Central Oregon STEM Hub for presentation and tour to help create jobs
BASX Solutions, the biggest HVAC manufacturer in Central Oregon, hosted a walk-through tour of their plant Thursday for the Central Oregon STEM Hub,…
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Higher pump prices have impact on Bend HVAC business
Rising gas prices are impacting just about every sector of daily life. One HVAC business shares changes its made to help offset…
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Bill to allow self-service gas statewide clears Oregon Senate, heads to governor’s desk
The Oregon Senate on Wednesday passed House Bill 2426 with overwhelming bipartisan support. The legislation that now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk…
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Central Oregon jobless rates declined in May, though job growth has slowed in all 3 counties
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Total nonfarm employment continues to increase throughout Central Oregon, though with smaller than normal gains in all three…
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Meta announces $200,000 grant for new Crook County HS student construction program, to help area nonprofits
Bringing students and the community together was the theme of Tuesday’s big announcement as Meta unveiled a $200,000 construction program grant to…
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St. Charles Bend nurses vote overwhelmingly to ratify new 3 1/2 year contract, will be highest-paid in state
Nurses at St. Charles Bend have voted overwhelmingly to ratify and approve a 3.5-year contract with St. Charles Health System, according to results…
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City of Bend reminds that Home Energy Score requirement for home sales begins July 1
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend is reminding home sellers and buyers that the city’s new Home Energy Score Program goes into effect on…
Continue ReadingVerdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury verdict that found an Oregon power company liable for devastating…
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Bend Chamber announces 28 Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduatesÂ
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Taylor Northwest, is pleased to announce the Leadership Bend Class of 2023 graduates.…
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