Early-season check: Bend chimney sweeper urges chimney and dryer vent cleaning before winter sets in
The colder weather on the way this week brings an important reminder about winter fire…
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‘A perfect fit’: Budd + Finn, a ‘classy souvenirs’ store, set to open next month in Bend’s Old Mill District
Kevin Pilla cut his teeth in the retail industry working on the East Coast for giants like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Tommy…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to help homeowners add renewable energy systems
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced legislation that would help state, local and Tribal governments…
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Oregon gas prices fall nearly a dime a gallon in past week, down 22 cents in a month, 63 cents from a year ago
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.42/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Central Oregon Flea Market makes its way to the Redmond Fairgrounds, with plenty of goods to purchase
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds was bustling with excitement Sunday for the Central Oregon Flea Market. People woke up bright and early  to add…
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Bend Venture Conference winners – including two Bend companies – pitch for, receive investments totaling nearly $600K
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 20th  Annual Bend Venture Conference for the past two days at locations around Bend.…
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‘It’s certainly a load off their shoulders’: Grant funds solar power for new Bend-Redmond Habitat townhomes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday that a $60,000 grant from All Points North Foundation will supply solar power to its new homes…
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OK of disputed NW gas pipeline expansion brings dismay from activists and senators, cheers from Chavez-DeRemer
Federal regulators’ approval Thursday of a controversial natural gas pipeline expansion whose route extends through Central Oregon brought…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues introduce Senate resolution supporting striking UAW workers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday that they and Senate colleagues have introduced a resolution…
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Best of Craft Beer Awards names winners of Fresh Hop Competition held in Sisters and Yakima
– Professional brewers and judges from across the Pacific Northwest descended upon Central Oregon and the hop region of Yakima, Wash., recently to…
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PacifiCorp chosen for $250 million in federal infrastructure funding to boost wildfire mitigation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — PacifiCorp announced Wednesday it has been selected for award negotiations on two major, competitive infrastructure grants…
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West Coast senators warn FERC not to approve ‘flawed and unwanted’ NW gas pipeline expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) on Wednesday urged the Federal…
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Oregon AG, agency announce settlement with mortgage payment processor ACI over unauthorized withdrawals
(Update: Adding settlement with state financial agencies) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined 50 attorneys general…
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Oregon adds 8,100 jobs in September as construction jobs hit record high; unemployment rate holds steady
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,100 jobs in September, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in August, with…
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Liberation Firearms Training in Redmond opens indoor shooting range
There have been outdoor shooting sports facilities in the area for many years, but now you have the option to experience an indoor shooting range at…
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‘Incredible resource’: Housing Works breaks ground on ‘permanent supportive housing’ community in SE Bend
Housing Works, Central Oregon’s regional housing authority, held a groundbreaking event Monday to celebrate the start of construction of a 33-unit…
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‘Rooted at Simpson’ breaks ground in SW Bend; aims to provide 99 affordable homes, apartment units
RootedHomes and Housing Works held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for their joint Simpson Community on Bend’s west side. The public was invited…
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Oregon Community Bank Week salutes local banks, workers for their economic, civic contributions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Community Bank Week is this week, Oct. 16-20, honoring local banks and their employees for their economic and civic…
Continue Reading Oregon gas prices have fallen another 8.2 cents a gallon in past week, now average $4.51 a gallon
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.51/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Oregon delegation, governor announce federal disaster declaration for 2018-20 Chinook salmon commercial fisheries
WASHINGTON – Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley, with Senator Ron Wyden and Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val…
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