Oregon lawmakers push for state divestment from fossil fuels
The state of Oregon should divest from the fossil fuels industry to protect both the environment and its investments, three Oregon lawmakers said…
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Wyden asks Federal Trade Commission to investigate Bi-Mart pharmacy closures, Walgreen acquisition
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday to investigate recent consolidations in Oregon’s retail pharmacy market to…
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Bend again soars to record median home sales price in November, due to a plunge in some sales
Bend soared to a new record median home price last month — $683,000, which breaks the old mark, set last spring, by $31,000. But an appraiser said…
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Two Redmond councilors urge city to prepare for federally legal marijuana dispensaries
One Redmond city councilor is urging the council to get ready for allowing marijuana dispensaries in the city, if or when federal law changes, and he…
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Visit Central Oregon unveils new logo, revamped website
In an effort to further emphasize the region’s increasingly recognizable place name, Visit Central Oregon recently unveiled a new logo and website…
Continue ReadingAmerica added a disappointing 210,000 jobs in November. But the details paint a different picture
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The November jobs report looked disappointing at first glance, but the details show that the recovery is very much…
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High Desert’s late-season warmth proves beneficial for construction crews
Some Central Oregonians may be counting down the days until we see some snowfall, especially in the mountains. But for Phil Anderson and his…
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Oregon Employment Dept., WorkSource to host ‘Reverse Job Fairs’ in Redmond, Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon partners are hosting a “Ready-22” Reverse Job Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 7…
Continue ReadingOregon rural health care providers to receive $118 million in federal COVID relief funds
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that 481 rural health providers in Oregon will receive a total of $118,654,854 for COVID…
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Gov. Brown calls special session to address eviction protections as federal funds run out
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will be calling the Legislature into special session in two weeks, on Dec. 13 to address eviction…
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C.O. stores see a return to more familiar holiday weekend crowds, and the hunt for big deals
The holiday shopping season is off and…
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Oregon car repair shops soon must file bond with DMV before seeking ‘mechanic’s lien’
Disputes over payment for car repairs can sometimes cost vehicle owners and auto mechanics money, time and in some situations the car…
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Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The Oregon Health Authority is offering to pay pharmacies $35 for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine they administer, with the intention to boost…
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Bend real estate group sues state over pending ban on ‘love letters’ to homebuyers
A Bend realty group is suing the state over its pending “love letter” ban, which bans home buyers from adding personalized letters to their offer.…
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Plans for new apartment complex at Bend Westside roundabout concerns neighbors
Mill Creek residential plans to develop a new 297-unit multifamily apartment complex called Modera Century West at the Century Drive/Reed Market…
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Liberal Oregon resists dropping fossil fuel, other controversial investments
Oregon residents are increasingly pushing for the state to divest from fossil fuel companies and other controversial investments, but the state…
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OSU-Cascades ‘spinout’ firm is semifinalist in $4 million federal lithium extraction contest
A company started by an Oregon State University–Cascades researcher is a semifinalist in a $4 million federal competition to develop green,…
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Central Oregon sees strong October hiring; Deschutes County workforce tops pre-pandemic levels
Recent revisions to the employment situation using payroll records through June revealed a much stronger job market for most of Central Oregon than…
Continue Reading 9 Central Oregon businesses draw spotlight in 2021 Sunset Travel Awards
The winners of Sunset Magazine’s 2021 Sunset Travel Awards were recently announced, and Central Oregon — including nine regional businesses —…
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BasX founder says company’s new owners are committed to Redmond ‘long-term’
BasX Solutions new owners, AAON of Tulsa, Oklahoma, plans to continue growing the company in Redmond, the founder of BasX said Friday.…
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