State adopts rules to develop more duplexes in single-family zones
The Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted a model housing code and administrative rules to guide the development of…
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American drops daily RDM-LAX flight, but adding second flight to Phoenix
With the travel industry still in upheaval due to COVID-19, the Redmond Municipal Airport is losing its American Airlines daily flight to Los…
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COIC receives $2.2 million CARES Act grant for small-business loans
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration has announced a…
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C.O. day care, early child care centers to incorporate new safety practices
There are, as you’d expect, many changes to come for Oregon’s day care and early child care education centers, due to new safety regulations to…
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OregonSaves retirement savings program, first of its kind, turns 3
A novel program to help Oregonians save for retirement is celebrating three years of…
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New nonprofit, Cultivate Bend, formed to support food, beverage businesses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the successful outcome of a coordinated effort initiated several years ago between Economic Development for Central Oregon…
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COVID-19 leads to commercial real estate vacancies in Deschutes County
But experts say the number is not as large as…
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Oregon bankers urge: Empty piggy banks to ease coin shortage
The Oregon Bankers Association is encouraging consumers to empty out their piggy banks to help small businesses facing coin shortages resulting from…
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C.O. economy gets better, but many jobs still haven’t returned
Central Oregon’s job picture improved markedly in June from a dismal spring, much like the rest of the state and nation, as COVID-19 reopenings grew…
Continue ReadingIf you get a $94.42 check in the mail soon, don’t worry — it’s not a scam
Over the next few weeks, more than 1 million Oregonians who used a debit card to buy gas at Oregon ARCO and am/pm gas stations between Jan. 1, 2011,…
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OLCC inspectors say most bars, restaurants complying; 15 cases referred to OSHA
Results from a second round of weekend compliance checks of Oregon bars and restaurants show most followed required social distancing and face…
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Oregon Employment Dept., Google launch new pandemic benefits application form
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department, in partnership with Google, launched a new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance online form…
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Blacksmith Restaurant stays closed after worker tests positive for COVID-19
An employee of The Blacksmith Restaurant has tested positive for COVID-19, so the Bend restaurant will remain closed until all other workers are…
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Bend man’s pickup breaks down in rural area, upset by delay in AAA road help
After his pickup truck broke down, disabled Vietnam veteran Ron Schutte spent Sunday night on the side of Highway 21, near the town of McKenzie…
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Bend Venture Conference company application period opens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon will again host the annual Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 15 – Friday,…
Continue Reading Bend restaurants navigate employees’ exposure to COVID-19
After recent spikes in COVID-19 cases, restaurants in Bend are navigating how to protect both employees and customers after some employees were…
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Cascades Lakes Brewing has new owners
Cascade Lakes Brewing has new owner partners. The business was founded in 1994, and the original owners have moved…
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Oregon’s jobless rate falls to 11.2% in June; 1/3 of lost jobs have returned
Oregon’s unemployment rate fell to 11.2 percent last month as the state has now regained nearly one-third of the jobs lost when the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Bend buffalo ranch holding Sunday market
Pine Mountain Buffalo Ranch in Bend, a participant in the Bend Farmers Market each Wednesday, is also offering fresh products in a market held on…
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Indian Head Casino closes after worker tests positive for COVID-19
Less than three weeks after reopening, the Indian Head Casino closed again last week, after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. It may…
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