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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OLCC requires marijuana retailers to certify tax compliance, tables liquor surcharge at governor’s request
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission took an initial step Thursday to tighten up on tax compliance by OLCC-licensed…
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Bend-La Pine Schools teachers, staff hold rally before district and union hold fourth contract bargaining session
The contract for Bend La-Pine teachers and other district staff, affecting more than 1,100 employees, is set to expire June 30, and talks are…
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‘It was extremely competitive this year’: Visit Bend selects 15 organizations for Cultural Tourism Fund grants
Visit Bend has selected 15 organizations for this year’s Cultural Tourism Fund grants. It’s an investment in activities and programs that help…
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Redmond plans to draft rules, send marijuana dispensary measure to fall ballot, Mayor Ed Fitch says
Redmond officials plan to draft proposed regulations for marijuana dispensaries, not allowed currently in the city, to put before voters in November,…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate falls to 3.7%, fourth straight monthly decline; 3,600 jobs added in May
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7% in May, down from 4.0% in April, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday, the fourth straight…
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Bendable Therapy, a new alternative mental health clinic, will offer psilocybin treatment for patients
A new Bend mental health treatment facility is set to become one of the first clinics in the state of Oregon to legally use psilocybin to help…
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Oregon senators announce $1.2 million in wood products innovation funding, including La Pine sawmill business
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday the U.S. Forest Service has awarded Oregon more than $1.2 million to support wood…
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PacifiCorp could be on the hook for billions after jury verdict in devastating Oregon wildfires
By ANDREW SELSKY and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury in Oregon on Monday found the electric utility PacifiCorp…
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Oregon gas prices jump nearly 19 cents a gallon in a week, up almost 34 cents in past month
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 18.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.41/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer holds agriculture, business roundtable in Sisters
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer was in Sisters Saturday to attend the Sisters Rodeo but also to hold a business roundtable at the Sisters Area Chamber of…
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Oregon AG: Opioid settlements with 4 drug makers, pharmacies will provide $220 million for crisis response
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Friday the final acceptance of $17.3 billion in opioid agreements by drug makers Teva and Allergan and…
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‘It’s a relief’: St. Charles Bend nurses talk about new contract’s impacts and their future at the hospital
After more than 40 hours of talks between the nurses union and St. Charles Bend, a tentative contract agreement was reached early Thursday.…
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