Fred Meyer celebrating its 100th anniversary, holding contest, ribbon-cutting events
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of its service to Northwest communities, Fred Meyer Stores proudly celebrates its…
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Pacific Power warns of possible safety-related outages during wildfire season
To recognize National Wildfire Awareness Month, Portland General Electric, Pacific Power and Idaho Power are encouraging Oregonians to prepare for…
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‘Where else are they going to go?’: Bend businesses struggle with issues related to homeless camps
On Wednesday night at the Bend Municipal Court, Bend city councilors took public testimony, then proposed changes to a controversial plan to revise…
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Police raid unlicensed NE Bend massage business, recommend owner be charged
Police raided a northeast Bend massage business Thursday after a six-month investigation determined it did not have a state license, and recommended…
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Economic Development for Central Oregon releases 2022 lists of Central Oregon’s, cities’ largest employers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is pleased to announce the 2022 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, complete…
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Oregon Employment Department prepares for 2023 launch of ‘Paid Leave Oregon’ program
The Oregon Employment Department’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, set to roll out next year, is now “Paid Leave…
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2022 top Central Oregon real estate awards selected
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® has selected the 2022 EnCOAR Award winners. This program recognizes those who have…
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COCC launches Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development
Central Oregon Community College announced Monday the establishment of a new regional workforce resource, the Center for Business, Industry, and…
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Cascade Natural Gas to replace pipelines over five-block stretch of NW Bend alley
Cascade Natural Gas said Monday it will replace existing natural gas main pipelines and service lines in a five-block alley in northwest Bend over…
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Bend’s Sunnyside Sports marks a half-century of service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fifty years ago, two freshly graduated Corvallis college students hatched a plan to open a bike shop in that little mill town on…
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Amazon collaborates with OSU, offers employees tuition benefit in Corvallis, Bend, online
Oregon State University announced a collaboration Thursday that assists Amazon employees in Oregon in pursuing a college degree by enrolling in OSU…
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Bend counseling group founders named SBA Oregon Small Business Person of the Year
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – The U.S. Small Business Administration 2022 Small Business Person of the Year is Brightways Counseling Group of Bend,…
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Free gas: Sunriver Resort’s latest incentive in bid to fill about 200 open summer jobs
With summer just around the corner and hundreds of job openings still to fill, Sunriver Resort is on the hunt for willing workers, with a new perk in…
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SELCO Community Credit Union set to open north Redmond branch
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union is doubling down on its commitment to serving members in the growing Redmond market, with…
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OLCC implements marijuana licensing moratorium legislation passed by lawmakers
Oregon’s marijuana market has experienced exponential growth, which has led to a crowded marketplace. In response to this reality, the 2022 Oregon…
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Twin Lakes Resort deals with spring snow, still expects to fill up for fishing season’s opening weekend
Twin Lakes Resort staff are cutting, moving and unpacking everything they need to open for the start of fishing season…
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Deschutes County commissioners OK new financing program for commercial clean energy projects
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Commercial businesses in Deschutes County will have access to financing for clean energy improvements by late summer, supporters…
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Ascend Academy: New Redmond flight program breaks barriers for aspiring pilots amid shortage
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a serious pilot shortage around the country, after the pandemic prompted early retirement by thousands of pilots. But…
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Proposal to rezone 710 acres west of Terrebonne for rural housing draws fire at hearing
A Deschutes County hearings officer heard testimony Tuesday from many residents and a land-use watchdog group opposed to a proposal to rezone 710…
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Gov. Brown signs Oregon farmworker overtime pay bill
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill into law that phases out the state’s agricultural overtime pay…
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