OSU receives $5.5 million from USDA to help grow market for hemp-based industrial products
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center will receive $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of…
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Merkley, colleague introduce bill to end Prohibition-era ban on Postal Service shipping of alcoholic drinks
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) launched an effort Tuesday to end the Prohibition-era ban that…
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Kroger and Albertsons make a final pitch for their merger before a judge decides whether to block it
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The federal government urged a U.S. District Court judge on Tuesday to temporarily prevent a…
Continue Reading A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
AP Business Writer Washington state went to court Monday to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger, saying shoppers would pay…
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‘We can’t screw this up’: Locals hope community can make a deal to buy Mt. Bachelor – but know it’s a tough, uphill climb
Dan Cochrane and Chris Porter are a local duo looking to have Mt. Bachelor come into local community ownership. It’s a tall order, they know -…
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Boeing freezes hiring and executives’ first-class travel as massive strike continues
By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN (CNN) — With a massive ongoing strike, Boeing is making some temporary cutbacks that could hit non-union staff hard.…
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Oregon workers’ compensation ‘pure premium’ rate to fall for 12th straight year, agency says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In 2025, Oregon employers, on average, will pay less for workers’ compensation coverage, the Oregon Department of Consumer…
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Mt. Bachelor extends resort closure for at least another day amid progress on firefighting efforts
Mt. Bachelor, which evacuated and halted fall operations when the Backside Fire arose west of the resort last weekend, will hold off until at least…
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You can vote for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’; this year’s 10 finalists include three Bend companies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do beard oil, a blanket, a robot and an airplane have in common? They’re among the finalists in the second annual…
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Wyden introduces legislation to boost tax credits for regional, short line railroads like the City of Prineville Railway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to modernize and expand the tax…
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EDCO announces 10 Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semifinalists presenting at C.O. Pub Talk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced the 10 semifinalist companies advancing in the Early Stage competition for…
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RootedHomes set to break ground on first Redmond affordable housing community; public invited
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce that the groundbreaking ceremony for their first community in Redmond, Rooted at 19th,…
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‘The sky was very apocalyptic’: Downtown Bend businesses, visitors talk about our smoky conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Several days of this lingering smoky haze are taking a toll on people and businesses in downtown Bend. Smoke from the recent…
Continue Reading Oregon conference seeks nominees of those who go above and beyond to help keep workplaces safe and healthy
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Much of the work to build and maintain safe and healthy workplaces happens behind the scenes, with unsung heroes dedicating…
Continue Reading EDCO announces eight Growth Stage semifinalists for upcoming Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the Growth Stage…
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Redmond’s AccuAir Heating and Cooling a finalist for 2024 Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific announced Thursday the finalists of its 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics. The Torch…
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‘We can get to them faster:’ Air tankers from busy Redmond base provide key element to stopping wildfires
(Update: adding video, comment Neptune Aviation Services, US Forest Service) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With numerous major wildfires burning across the…
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Oregon agency finalizes health insurance rates for 2025, rising an average 8.3% for individuals, 12.2% for small groups
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Thursday it has finalized the rate decisions for 2025 health insurance for…
Continue Reading CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the…
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Bend Realtor Howard Friedman named 2024 Good Neighbor Awards finalist
CHICAGO (KTVZ) – The National Association of Realtors® has selected Howard Friedman, a Realtor® from Bend, among 10 finalists for its 2024 Good…
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