Warren Buffett adds Kroger to his investing shopping cart
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake in Kroger after the closing bell Friday. Shares of the nation’s largest…
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Oregon’s fatal workplace injuries rise slightly
There were 62 fatal work injuries reported in Oregon in 2018, up slightly from the year before but lower than the 72 seen in 2016, the U.S. Bureau of…
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Travelers concerned about coronavirus, Bend travel agent says
The coronavirus outbreak brings uncertainty about Central Oregonians’ planned trips to Southeast Asia, but also could affect those who never leave…
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Eugene fiberboard mill to close, lay off 84
A Chilean company has notified Oregon state officials that it will shutter a fiberboard mill it operates in Eugene and lay off all 84 workers on May…
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Ore. lawmakers consider oversight board for towing companies
Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to crack down on predatory towing by creating a new board with the power to investigate complaints, impose…
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Oregon timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact
Environmental groups and timber companies in Oregon, which have clashed for decades, on Monday unveiled a road map for overhauling forest practice…
Continue Reading Stocks could get another boost from the US jobs machine
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. How strong…
Continue Reading The coronavirus is clobbering oil prices
Crude oil has crashed into yet another bear market on fears that the coronavirus outbreak will destroy demand in China, the world’s largest…
Continue Reading January’s over. What’s next for stocks? Probably more volatility
Will stocks go up this year? It all depends on which market indicator you choose to follow. January was a choppy month on Wall Street. Stocks did…
Continue Reading Google’s Super Bowl ad: People shed tears for ‘Loretta’
Emotions were running high during the Super Bowl, but perhaps it was the Google commercial that triggered the most tears. The company’s ad,…
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Hundreds of 2020 census jobs coming to Central Oregon
The federal government is looking to hire hundreds of people here in Central Oregon. The U.S Census Bureau is recruiting employees to help with…
Continue Reading Washington Post’s top editor sends memo to staff after backlash over handling of reporter’s Kobe Bryant tweets
The Washington Post’s top editor sent a memo to staffers addressing the newspaper’s social media policy on Thursday, days after the brief…
Continue Reading Democratic senators take to Fox News airwaves to score points for Trump’s impeachment
Democratic Sen. Bob Casey had a question about his Republican counterparts on Thursday: “What are they afraid of?” “Put people…
Continue Reading Kobe Bryant memorabilia is selling for up to $3 million on eBay
Demand for Kobe Bryant merchandise reached a fever pitch almost immediately after the legendary Laker perished in a helicopter crash Sunday along…
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Central Oregon jobless rates still on decline to close out 2019
Although the stats are undergoing revisions, Central Oregon’s employment picture ended 2019 with strong hiring and a continued drop in jobless rates,…
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Wipe out: Improper wipes disposal costs Bend $1,000s in repairs
The city of Bend is working to bring more awareness to the damage caused to its sewer collection system by the lack of proper disposal of wipes and…
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C. Oregon’s job picture stays strong in November
November’s snow event did little to dampen Central Oregon’s employment situation, with job levels still up from this time last year in all three…
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City of Bend recaps affordable housing efforts, looks ahead to 2020
As the year comes to an end, the city of Bend has recapped its efforts to boost the supply of affordable housing.…
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Credit union launches loan program to encourage affordable housing
In an effort to help address the shortage of workforce housing in Central Oregon, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Wednesday it has introduced a new loan…
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Oregon’s jobless rate hits new record low of 3.9%
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.9 percent in November, the lowest on comparable records dating back to 1976, the Oregon Employment…
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