Oregon restaurants say they’re unfairly targeted, despite very few outbreaks
On Friday, the Oregon Governor’s office announced wide-ranging closures of all indoor and outdoor dining rooms across Oregon, starting November 18.…
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Bend Chamber seeks submissions for ‘SAGE: Stories of Resilience’
For 30 years, the Bend business community has come together to celebrate and honor the achievements and collaborative spirit of our region’s…
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Hospitals back, business group critical of new COVID-19 rules; grocers say don’t panic
Here are statements from the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, National Federation of Independent Business-Oregon and Northwest…
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‘Total gut punch’: C.O. businesses react to Gov. Brown’s COVID-19 freeze
Empty tables and stacked chairs will be even more the norm at Central Oregon restaurants, starting next…
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Statewide study details COCC’s sizable economic impact on region
As Oregon looks to a long-term economic rebound in the era of COVID-19, a recently released statewide study reveals just how important Central Oregon…
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Family of Klamath Falls man killed in mill accident files suit
The family of a Klamath Falls man who died while working at the Columbia Forest Products mill has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.…
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Bend, Redmond home sales prices zoom to new record high in October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The steady upward, record-breaking trend for Bend and Redmond home sales prices continued in October, as did the sales pace and…
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Oregon OSHA adopts new COVID-19 temporary rule for all workplaces
Oregon OSHA said Friday it has adopted a temporary rule that combats the spread of coronavirus in all workplaces by requiring employers to carry out…
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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries marks National Apprenticeship Week
The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) is celebrating apprenticeship programs in Oregon and across the country next week as a part of the U.S.…
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COCC’s Small Business Management Program seeking applicants
Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is now accepting applications for its popular Small Business Management…
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Nike says Oregon HQ layoffs will reach 700 by January
Nike says it expects to eliminate 700 jobs at its headquarters near Beaverton by January as part of a broader restructuring announced over the…
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Fred Meyer outlines changes in holiday, Black Friday shopping
Fred Meyer has announced plans for Black Friday events that will bring changes to holiday shopping.…
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Oregon’s Consumer Cellular bought by Chicago firm; Redmond call center to stay
Consumer Cellular, founded in Portland 25 years ago, has been purchased by a Chicago private equity firm for about $2.3 billion and will continue…
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Prineville’s ‘flying car’ maker touts 88 mph speed in runway test run
Yes, that’s the DeLorean’s time-travel speed in ‘Back to the Future’ PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Switchblade “flying sports car” being developed…
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UScellular turns on 5G network in Bend area
UScellular customers in the Bend area are now able to access the company’s 5G network. This initial deployment covers parts of Bend and the…
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Deschutes Brewery, industry oppose proposed tax hikes on beer, wine and cider
The Oregon Health Authority has proposed to lawmakers increased taxes on beer, wine and ciders, as well as cigarettes, in its new budget.…
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Two Oregon wine grape growers have failed to convince a judge that their grapes would be harmed by the scent from a nearby marijuana operation.…
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Boise Cascade says it might close E. Oregon plywood mill
Boise Cascade says it may close a plywood mill in Eastern Oregon at the end of the year and lay off all the 229 people who work there.…
Continue ReadingOxyContin maker to plead guilty to federal charges, pay $8 billion, close the company
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, has agreed to plead guilty to three federal criminal charges for its role in creating the nation’s opioid…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall as recovery continues
Central Oregon’s unemployment rates fell in September as the economic recovery continued, the state’s regional economist said Tuesday, but new…
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