Deschutes Brewery closing its Roanoke, Va., tasting room, cites pandemic impacts
Deschutes Brewery announced Wednesday that it is closing its Roanoke, Virginia tasting room at the end of the year, a victim of the pandemic and its…
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Alaska Airlines cutting back on Redmond-Portland nonstop flights, meaning Seattle trip for some
Passengers flying out of Redmond Airport are noticing a difference: fewer direct flights to Portland.…
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Oregon WinterFest moving to larger venue, Deschutes County Expo Center, in 2022
After more than 20 years of winter celebrations in Bend’s Old Mill District, a new and larger venue was announced Wednesday by Lay it Out Events…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity completes first ‘Net Zero’ cottage development
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday the completion of their first-ever Net Zero cottage development for 11 families in need of…
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Oregon jobless rate slips to 4.7%; agency notes ‘remarkable improvement’ from pandemic’s worst
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in September from August’s revised figure of 5.0%, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday as…
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Robberson Ford, 64-year Bend dealership, acquired by Kendall Auto Group
After 64 years as Bend’s Ford dealership, Robberson Ford has been acquired by Kendall Auto Group, a growing Eugene-based company that owns several…
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Renewable diesel hits the pumps at NE Bend gas station
Renewable diesel fuel made from sources such as leftover cooking oil is said to lower emissions up to 75% and officially arrived Friday at the pumps…
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Supply chain issues also plaguing Central Oregon ski shops
Boots are being locked in, skis are being waxed and prepped, and the shelves appear to be stocked at Bend’s Powder House Ski & Snowboard — but not…
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Oregon Court of Appeals rules it’s illegal to deny gun sales to people ages 18 to 20
The Oregon Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s decision to throw out an age discrimination lawsuit against a gun retailer, declaring it…
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‘High Desert Food Trail’ launches, offering dozens of places to visit, showcase C.O. businesses
In partnership with Travel Oregon’s Food Trails program, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance has launched the High Desert Food Trail ,…
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Mt. Bachelor parent co. defends controversial ‘Fast Tracks’ addition, offers refunds to pass-holders
With Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joining critics in calling on Powdr Corp. to drop plans for a ‘Fast Tracks’ quick-access pass at Mt. Bachelor, the…
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Some struggling to get refunds for postponed ‘Redmond Taco and Margarita Festival’
Some customers for a Redmond taco festival said they have not received their refund, and are struggling to do…
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Oregon beer sales plunged 22% in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, closures, trade group says
– According to Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission reports, brewers sold 324,159 fewer barrels of beer in Oregon in 2020 than 2019, a 22%…
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Oregon agency gets federal grant to help students with disabilities advance careers
The Oregon Department of Human Services’ Vocational Rehabilitation is one of eight programs across the nation that has been awarded a Disability…
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Mt. Bachelor’s addition of ‘Fast Tracks’ passes for new season sparks criticism, petition
A new “Fast Tracks” pass option will be available for skiers and snowboarders at Mt. Bachelor this upcoming season, allowing purchasers to bypass…
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Federal data: Oregon’s female workers earn 83% of male counterparts’ median wages
In 2020, Oregon women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings of $936, or 83.5 percent of the $1,121 median usual…
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La Pine residents frustrated by closed landscape company; owner vows work will get done
An incomplete project, ignored calls, and lack of a refund by a landscaping company is frustrating one La Pine…
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State warns of advance fee lending scam using real company’s name
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation warned consumers Friday about fraudulent activity from an alleged Internet-based mortgage lending and…
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EDCO announces five Bend Venture Conference Growth Stage finalists
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Thursday the Growth Stage finalists presenting at the 18th Annual Bend Venture…
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Bend councilors give final OK to HB 2001 code changes to promote more ‘middle housing’
The Bend City Council gave final approval Wednesday night to amendments to the Bend Development Code and the Bend Comprehensive Plan that will…
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