Mid-Oregon Construction Safety summit, worker training conference set for Bend Jan. 30-31
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A two-day training conference in Central Oregon next month will put a spotlight on the safety and health of workers in…
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‘Local’s all we got’: Travel Oregon’s gift guides give C.O. holiday shoppers a reason to shop small
“Give the Gift of Oregon” is Travel Oregon’s online holiday shopping guides to support small businesses, and Central Oregon businesses are…
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OSU-Cascades’ Sustainable Tourism Lab expands to benefit tourists while meeting community needs
As tourism grows, the Sustainable Tourism Lab at Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend hopes to help communities around the Northwest maintain a…
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Sale jumpstarts floating, offshore wind power in US waters
By GILLIAN FLACCUS Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Tuesday marks the first-ever U.S. auction of leases to develop commercial-scale floating…
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Oregon’s average gas price falls another 24 cents in past week; down 64 cents in past month, up 42 cents over year
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 24 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.18/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Bend Chamber seeks nominations for 2023 Business Excellence Awards
The nomination process for the Bend Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards is now open through Jan. 1, 2023. The 2023 Business Excellence…
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Charge it, in a jam: AAA deploys mobile electric-vehicle charging truck in Bend; second city in Oregon
AAA is expanding its capabilities and membership benefits by providing more services for electric vehicle drivers with the addition of a mobile…
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Merkley introduces bill to ban hedge fund ownership of U.S. homes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – As our nation continues to face a crisis of housing affordability, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the End Hedge Fund…
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OSU study focuses on challenges facing Oregon food, beverage companies seeking to export
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon State University study that examined exporting practices of Oregon food and beverage companies found that the…
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Bend startup expands from junk removal service to holiday lights assist, now offering 2 giveaways
Live Junkless is offering a giveaway to one person for a free junk removal, removing a full truck of unwanted stuff for you. And its affiliated…
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Oregon gas prices fall another 20 cents in a week, down 52 cents in a month, still up 65 cents from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 20 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.42/gallon Monday, according to…
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State agency advises residents to be informed, cautious when investing in crypto platforms
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation reminded Oregon investors Tuesday to diversify investments and be informed of the risks in investing in…
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Study finds Oregon workers’ compensation rates remain among lowest in nation
Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates remain among the lowest in the nation, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of…
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Central Oregon jobless rates edge upward in October; employment still tops pre-pandemic levels
Central Oregon unemployment rates continued edging upward in October, as the leisure and hospitality sector pulled back across the region, the state…
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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday deals aplenty: Some of what shoppers can expect at Bend stores
This week, locally owned businesses in Bend are getting creative, trying to attract holiday shoppers the day after Thanksgiving and beyond. Whether…
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Oregon’s, nation’s gas prices plummet before Thanksgiving, but still costliest fill-up ever for the holiday
Drivers fueling up ahead of Thanksgiving will find falling pump prices in all 50 states. Unfortunately, gas prices will be the most expensive ever…
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Summit Health plans grand opening next week of new, second Redmond clinic
Summit Health announced Monday next week’s grand opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art second Redmond clinic location, further expanding the…
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Downtown Redmond reports rise in opening of new businesses; occupancy grows to 94%
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency said Monday it is pleased to announce 17 new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened…
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Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to protect consumers from predatory payday lenders
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has teamed up with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) to introduce the Stopping Abuse and…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. government has taken a step toward approving the expansion of a natural gas pipeline…
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