Washington state court OK’s Albertsons’ merger $4B dividend
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington state Supreme Court has brushed aside the final remaining legal hurdle in the way of a $4 billion dividend by…
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Health debate over gas stoves is on the front burner; how is it affecting C. Oregon sales?
When it comes to buying or decorating a home, the kitchen appliances can be a key factor. A recent national debate over one of those appliances has…
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Egg prices continue to soar in Central Oregon due to avian flu, feed costs, despite cooling inflation
Egg prices are up more than 60% since December 2021, according to Consumer Price Index data released recently. The price hikes have been felt across…
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‘Here’s a chance to buy a house’: Bend Chamber, land trust partner on workforce housing pilot project
Kôr Community Land Trust is joining forces with the Bend Chamber to build more homes for people who work here. It’s also partnering with employers…
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Kôr Community Land Trust, Bend Chamber partner on employer-supported workforce housing pilot
Homeownership is out of financial reach for the majority of Bend’s working population, reports have shown. The Bend Chamber of Commerce and Kôr…
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Carpenters union seeks apprentices for high-paying jobs in Central Oregon
You may know about the shortage of workers in skilled trades in many fields on the High Desert, but may be unaware the carpenters union is offering…
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Bend, Redmond home prices fall a bit as 2022 ends; appraiser sees them ‘stabilizing’
Winter is when home sales usually slow, but year end is when a look back over the year (and past years) often provides valuable perspective, as…
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Rising labor costs, patient discharge delays contribute to continued Oregon hospital losses
Nearly two-thirds of Oregon’s hospitals lost money in the third quarter of 2022, again posting an average negative margin worse than the lockdown…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater taking applications for food carts
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is looking for a few good food…
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Visit Bend becomes Oregon’s first ‘Leave No Trace’ partner, lists best practices on new website
Visit Bend on Wednesday publicly launched Oregon’s first partnership between a destination organization and Leave No Trace, which uses science,…
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Bend businesses offer positive initial reaction to new Paid Leave Oregon program
Workers and their employers are starting to make payments this week for new Paid Leave Oregon benefits, which won’t become available until this…
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Visit Central Oregon launches ‘Future Fund,’ offers $840K in funding for sustainable tourism projects
Visit Central Oregon announced that it will soon begin accepting applications for the Central Oregon Future Fund, a new grant program aimed at…
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New jobs, transfers still bringing many newcomers to Oregon, annual movers’ survey shows
United Van Lines released the company’s 46th Annual National Movers Study Monday, which indicates Americans continued to move to lower-density…
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Oregon gas prices still sliding as 2023 arrives — but US average jumps 12 cents, amid cold-weather issues
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 3.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.69/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Snowy winters cause issues for C.O. drivers, also make for busy times for towing companies
The snowy start to winter has made for more slick roads around Central Oregon. It’s also meant busier days for tow truck operators, as they’re…
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New, larger Bend Costco still has city hurdle to clear
The Bend City Council recently approved a revised master plan for the Gateway North development, which will include a relocated, larger Costco and…
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Oregon PUC approves 15% Pacific Power rate hike, which takes effect Sunday
The Oregon Public Utility Commission recently finalized rate increases for PacifiCorp (dba Pacific Power) customers effective Sunday, Jan. 1 that…
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Oregon officials warn of fake crypto apps, websites that want to steal your money
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warned cryptocurrency investors Tuesday to do their homework before giving any money to any crypto…
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Oregon’s new paid leave program set to begin: Payments in start Jan. 1, benefits come in the fall
Oregon is joining the ranks of states providing paid leave for all…
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Oregon gas prices fall another nickel to $3.73/gallon, close to year-ago level, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.73/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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