WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has joined with Senators Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bob Casey, D-Pa. to press McDonald’s for more information on the company’s pricing decisions as fast food prices continue to increase, outpacing inflation and squeezing customers. “While McDonald’s is not the only fast food restaurant that has increased
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The new local owners of Goody’s, the Bend and Sunriver shops featuring tasty ice cream, handcrafted chocolates and gourmet popcorn, have been expanding into the online space, focusing on delivery and holiday gifts.
Continue ReadingBy Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing reported huge quarterly losses Wednesday, as new CEO Kelly Ortberg conceded “it will take time to return Boeing to its former legacy.” “Going forward, we will be focused on fundamentally changing the culture, stabilizing the business, and improving program execution,” Ortberg said in the company’s quarterly
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WARM SPRINGS. Ore. (KTVZ) — The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs hosted key partners Tuesday for a kick-off that will begin shaping the planning and development of the upcoming 98-mile Bethel-Round Butte Transmission Line upgrade. The one-day kickoff meeting, which set the stage for the next several years, included officials and program partners, including representatives
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning Oregonians about the prevalence of affinity fraud in the U.S. Generally, affinity fraud is a type of investment fraud and occurs when the fraudsters target victims based upon shared characteristics. These scammers often pose as or become members of the same group they
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BEN, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Company recently brought home a prestigious award for a second time. The family-owned brewery recently took home Brewery of the Year Award, at the Great American Beer Festival. “Really excited!” Sunriver Brewing Founding Brewer and Director of Brewery Operations Brett Thomas said Tuesday. “Excited for the team. We’re making some world-class beer right now.” Sunriver Brewing
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Company recently captured ‘Brewery of the Year’ honors at the Great American Beer Festival for the second time. Here’s their news release on the award: Brewery of the Year, Great American Beer Festival Sunriver Brewing Company just brought home the prestigious Brewery of the Yearaward (5,000-15,000 Barrels) at the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained steady in September, with little to no change, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased over the month of September and is now 5.7%, down from 5.8% in August—in September of last year, it was 5.9%. The
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Four more people have joined a lawsuit against Black Butte Ranch and former employee Glenn Michael Woosley, who it’s now alleged sexually harassed at least 13 employees, including minors.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Shari’s Restaurants abruptly closed all Oregon locations over the weekend. The Beaverton-based chain faced mounting financial problems, including eviction notices, unpaid bills and back taxes. “I can confirm that at this time that all Oregon Shari’s restaurants are closed,” Sam Borgese, CEO of Gather Holdings LLC, parent company of Shari’s Management Corporation,
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Redmond’s Shari’s closed days earlier: ‘THE WORLD IS SHORT STAFFED’ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The doors were still open around 3 p.m. Sunday at the Shari’s Restaurant on Bend’s north end, where thousands of people have enjoyed pies, pancakes, parties and a variety of meals, family gatherings and chats with the servers, day and night
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Housing Works is happy to invite the community to the grand opening event celebrating the leasing of units at Spencer Court, a 60-unit affordable housing apartment community designed to support working families and individuals living in Redmond. The event will start at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Speakers will include
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A mother-and-son-owned small business in Bend provided glassblowing demonstrations Saturday. It was the fourth annual Glasstoberfest hosted by AD Glass & Design and local artist Aaron Duccini. Attendees were shown glassblowing demonstrations and they got to participate in raffles and watch Duccini at work.
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As big a crowd as you might expect was out early Saturday morning to check out Bend’s new, larger Costco Wholesale store on Bend’s north end, at Highway 20 and Cooley Road. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and City Councilor Anthony Broadman each said a few words, then helped cut the ribbon.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon hosted the 21st annual Bend Venture Conference for the past two days in locations throughout Bend. During the conference, 14 finalists presented their ideas and business models to an audience of hundreds in hopes of gaining investment from participating investors. Of those finalists, six companies received
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More than 37,000 people call Redmond home, and that number is only growing.
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BasX-Redmond’s new welding shop will help the company add some 200 jobs; Bend’s Hideaway Tavern expands to add the former Backyard spot; the Shari’s in south Redmond closes down, and ‘Eight Hands’ sandwich food truck opens at Crosscut in the Old Mil District.
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Sunriver Resort recently announced the expansion of its residential resort community — Caldera Springs.
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Nearly 200 employees from the technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Bend have ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions for workers and ensure continuity of care, union officials said Wednesday. They said 100% of those workers who voted chose to ratify this contract, signifying a universal level of support for the agreement.
Continue Reading SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.0% in August and September and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. The U.S. unemployment rate was little changed at 4.1% in September from 4.2% in August. Other labor force indicators also reflected stability. Oregon’s labor force participation rate was
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