Bend company is all about dressing up your drinks in style
NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest speaks with Tyrone Hazen, the founder of a Bend company you might not have heard of: Puffin…
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City Club of C.O. forum looks at region’s staffing challenges, ways to train, attract young talent to jobs
The City Club of Central Oregon’s monthly forum Thursday focused on an all-too-familiar issue for many businesses these days: attracting and…
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Oregon’s first year of tobacco retail licensing finds 25% of inspected retailers illegally selling products to minors
Oregon’s new Oregon Tobacco Retail License Program has marked its first year of work improving retailer compliance with the state’s tobacco…
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State to reopen Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund to new applications
Oregon Housing and Community Services said Thursday it will resume accepting new applications for the Oregon Homeowner Assistance Fund Program on…
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Safeway appeals Oregon OSHA safety violations, $7,250 fine at East Bend shooting scene
Safeway Inc. confirmed Wednesday it has appealed a $7,250 penalty issued last month by Oregon OSHA for two workplace safety violations stemming from…
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Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to bar tax breaks for corporations outsourcing jobs
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) joined Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) to introduce the No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act, a…
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Redmond Airport travelers will be boarding larger planes to some popular summer destinations
The Redmond Airport will be welcoming larger planes this summer on some flights to its most popular destinations, according to airport Manager Zach…
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Bend’s last Blockbuster on Earth debuts its Super Bowl Sunday ad — on VHS tape (and Instagram)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the ad that was played at the Bend Blockbuster – last one in the world – for a Super Bowl party on Sunday. Those who were…
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Climate activists protest in downtown Bend over proposed natural gas pipeline expansion
 TC Energy is a Canadian company looking to expand a 60-year-old natural gas pipeline that passes just east of Bend, but climate activists are…
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Oregon expects to add 265,000 jobs by 2031; Central Oregon, Portland area to pace state
Oregon’s total employment is projected to grow by 265,000 jobs between 2021 and 2031, according to new projections released Thursday by the Oregon…
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‘We’re just taking the brunt of it’ : C.O. farmers face more drought struggles as inflation pushes up costs
Many Central Oregon farmers and rangers are still feeling the impacts of the ongoing drought, despite a fair amount of winter snow and rain on the…
Continue ReadingNevada lithium mine wins ruling; green energy fights rage on
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A U.S. judge has ordered the government to revisit part of its environmental review of a lithium…
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Accessory dwelling units — ADUs — an increasingly popular way to add housing on existing Bend lots
The Bend Chamber and Simplicity by Hayden Homes held a special resource fair Tuesday evening to help more people follow the recently widened path…
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ODF makes $4.4 million in grants to boost capacity at Oregon tree nurseries
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Ten tree nurseries across the state are receiving over $4.4 million this year to help them increase their ability to produce…
Continue ReadingNevada lithium mine wins ruling; green energy fights rage on
By SCOTT SONNER Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) — A U.S. judge has ordered the government to revisit part of its environmental review of a lithium…
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Bend Chamber, Hayden Homes holding ADU Resource Fair to explain new housing options for property owners
The Bend Chamber, in partnership with Simplicity by Hayden Homes, are holding an Accessory Dwelling Unity (ADU) Resource Fair Tuesday night from…
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Wyden, colleagues reintroduce cattle market reform bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he has joined Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Jon…
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Mt. Bachelor President-General Manager John McLeod departs for ‘other opportunities’; interim GM named
John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor for nearly seven years, is leaving the ski and snowboard resort “to pursue other…
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Bend Chamber announces recipients of 2023 Business Excellence Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards…
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Bend councilors wrestle with issues and legal situation, vote 5-2 not to hear appeal of disputed gas station
It was almost inevitable that in the end, emotions would run high among some foes of a long-disputed proposed southeast Bend station Wednesday night,…
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