OLCC reprimands 12 C.O. bars, restaurants; 5 referred to Oregon OSHA
After the Oregon Liquor Control Commission reprimanded 12 bars and restaurants in Deschutes County for failing to ensure social distance over the…
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Oregon Employment Dept. launches new site for the many still awaiting benefits
The Oregon Employment Department launched a new informational website on Friday, which it said is “aimed at improving customer service for the…
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COIC, partners launch COVID-19 small business emergency grant fund
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and a host of regional partners have come together to create an emergency grant…
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Oregon Court of Appeals affirms Portland renter relocation law
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed a Portland ordinance requiring landlords to pay tenants’ relocation fees…
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450 Bend businesses receive PPP loans to help with COVID-19 impacts
Bend schools, nurseries, lumber companies and breweries are just some of the businesses and organizations that have received federal loans through…
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Bend Chamber says it’s getting mixed feedback about mask mandate
Some Bend businesses have faced some challenges after Gov. Kate Brown ordered all Oregonians to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces,…
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Mt. Bachelor offering COVID-19 vouchers to combat season pass uncertainty
Mt. Bachelor, a year-round POWDR mountain resort located at the heart of Bend, announced Tuesday new summer and winter In Season COVID-19 Coverage as…
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OLCC inspectors: Most bars, restaurants complying, but downtown Bend trouble spot
The Oregon Liquor Control Commission said Tuesday it found most bars and restaurants were operating according to OLCC rules, following social…
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US signs order for first West Coast gas-export terminal
The Trump administration on Monday formally authorized exports from a proposed Coos Bay, Oregon natural gas terminal, the first on the U.S. West…
Continue Reading OLCC enforcement staff conducting spot checks of bars, restaurants
Oregon Liquor Control Commission enforcement staff will fan out across the state during the 2020 Independence Day holiday weekend to ensure that…
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Epic Aircraft E1000 wins Flying Innovation Award
The Epic Aircraft E1000 has been selected to receive Flying Magazine’s prestigious 2020 Flying Innovation Award, which recognizes the most…
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New Oregon law allows ‘remote online notarization’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday signed HB 4212A into law. While this bill contains many concepts, part of it legalizes Remote…
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NW grocers issue ‘urgent plea’ for public to always wear masks in businesses
The Northwest Grocery Association issued an urgent call Saturday to the public to wear masks at all times when in a place of business, especially at…
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Oregon joins nationwide initiative connecting people to jobs in long-term care
A new website will help long-term care providers address staffing shortages by connecting job-seekers with available career opportunities at Oregon…
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Welcoming Week in Bend expands to all minorities and communities
The city of Bend has made some changes to its annual Welcoming Week, coming up this fall, amid renewed focus nationwide on the issues of diversity,…
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Long-delayed resort west of Redmond could begin ‘soon,’ despite another appeal
Central Oregon conservation groups are still pushing back against plans for a destination resort west of Redmond near Cline…
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OSU study: Oregon workplace safety monitoring needs to be more timely
A recent study evaluating the effectiveness of Oregon’s occupational health monitoring system concludes that the state needs to collect and share…
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The 2020 Tour of Homes is still on tap, with some changes
After careful consideration, the Central Oregon Builders Association said it’s still going to hold the 2020 Tour of Homes next month, but the…
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At least 6 Redmond businesses have closed due to COVID-19 impacts
“For lease” signs and empty storefronts apparently are more present in Redmond’s downtown than ever before.…
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Former Bend Burger King sells for $2.05 million to neighboring car dealership
The former Burger King located at 1091 SE 3rd Street in Bend recently sold to Kendall Development Group for $2,050,000 to Kendall Development Group…
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