More new, expanding businesses are coming to life in the La Pine-Sunriver area
The La Pine and Sunriver areas are seeing more growth through the emergence of new businesses in the area, while others expand and move to new locations.
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Central Oregon Association of Realtors presents 2023 Building a Better Oregon Awards
(Update: Adding video; awards presentation held) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® (COAR) on Monday evening presented the 2023 Building a Better Oregon Awards*. For over 40 years, these awards have recognized those who have enhanced their community with outstanding new or renovated residential, commercial, or industrial buildings within the last
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Oregon gas prices fall another 10.5 cents a gallon in past week, nearly 42 cents in a month, Gas Buddy reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 10.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 41.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 58.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Continue ReadingJust months after Oregon allowed self-service gas statewide, a labor union wants to ask voters to reimpose a ban
It’s been just a few months since it became legal for Oregonians to pump their own gas, but that’s apparently long enough for Oregon’s largest union to conclude that it’s time to undo the change. OPB reported last week that the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 branch will field a ballot measure asking Oregon voters to roll back the self-serve law.
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New European auto repair business opens in La Pine
Exclusive Imports Auto Repair is a new family-owned La Pine shop that welcomes all vehicle owners but has a special focus on European cars.
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Bend Brewing Company takes 2 medals at Best of Craft Beer Awards
Bend Brewing Company won a pair of honors – a gold and a silver – at the Best of Craft Beer Awards.
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After completing training, Bend guidance counselor decides to take different approach to psilocybin treatment
After completing psychedelic training courses that cost her $10,000, Mary Sheridan of Myco-Vision in Bend looked into the “official” route of offering psychedelic treatment services, but decided to go her own way, as an independent counselor.
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Oregon PUC approves Cascade Natural Gas rate hike; average residential customer to see 3.22% increase Nov. 1
The Oregon Public Utility Commission recently approved an increase in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into effect on Wednesday, Nov. 1, averaging just over 3% or $2.56 a month for residential customers.
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Oregon among 30 states in settlement with Safeguard Metals in $68 million fraud scheme targeting elderly
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation announced Thursday that, in partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and 29 other state regulators, it has reached a settlement with Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn in a federal lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of
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Wyden, colleagues urge more steps to protect seniors from deceptive Medicare Advantage marketing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) led Senate Finance Committee Democrats this week in sending a letter pressing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to take additional steps to protect seniors from deceptive practices used by marketing middlemen in Medicare Advantage. “The marketing onslaught can create confusion among beneficiaries resulting in
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Pahlisch Homes donates $750,000 to Homes for HOPE through award-winning Bend home build
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pahlisch Homes said Wednesday it has proudly donated $750,000 to Homes For HOPE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting global poverty in partnership with the home-building industry. This generous contribution was made possible by constructing and selling a specially designed home in Bend. Homes For HOPE is the building industry’s response
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St. Charles Health System’s operating income gets back into the black, but Oregon hospitals still face big challenges
Oregon hospitals’ second-quarter median operating margin was positive for the first time in five quarters, as echoed in a 2023 turnaround for St. Charles Health System, but is “still well below a healthy level, underscoring the potential fragility of hospital services,” the Hospital Association of Oregon said this week.
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Deschutes County jobless rate drops closer to historic low in September; Crook, Jefferson rates rise a bit
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined in September, creeping towards its historic low, while Crook and Jefferson counties saw slight increases in their jobless rates, the Oregon Employment Division reported Tuesday. Here’s the breakdown, by county: Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly over the month of September
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Oregon, 32 other states sue Meta, allege social media platforms are addictive and harm youth mental health
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined dozens of her state counterparts Tuesday in filing suit in federal court against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, alleging their efforts to addict young people have proven to be detrimental to their mental health.
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Early-season check: Bend chimney sweeper urges chimney and dryer vent cleaning before winter sets in
The colder weather on the way this week brings an important reminder about winter fire dangers.
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‘A perfect fit’: Budd + Finn, a ‘classy souvenirs’ store, set to open next month in Bend’s Old Mill District
Kevin Pilla cut his teeth in the retail industry working on the East Coast for giants like Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Tommy Bahama.
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Wyden, colleagues introduce legislation to help homeowners add renewable energy systems
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced legislation that would help state, local and Tribal governments accelerate the permitting and inspection process for residents to install home energy systems, like rooftop solar panels. “Each year, more Americans are installing solar panels and other clean energy products into their homes
Continue Reading Oregon gas prices fall nearly a dime a gallon in past week, down 22 cents in a month, 63 cents from a year ago
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 9.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.42/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 21.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 63.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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Central Oregon Flea Market makes its way to the Redmond Fairgrounds, with plenty of goods to purchase
The Deschutes County Fairgrounds was bustling with excitement Sunday for the Central Oregon Flea Market. People woke up bright and early to add some pieces to their collection or get a deal at the gathering.
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Bend Venture Conference winners – including two Bend companies – pitch for, receive investments totaling nearly $600K
Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) hosted the 20th Annual Bend Venture Conference for the past two days at locations around Bend. During the conference, 14 finalists presented their ideas and business models to an audience of hundreds in hopes of gaining investment from prominent funds.
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