Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider Co. acquires Bend’s Avid Cider Co.
Michigan-based Blake’s Hard Cider plans to expand its presence and production to the West Coast by entering into an agreement to acquire the…
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Wyden, colleagues urge Biden to release oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize gas prices
In an effort to combat a sharp rise in oil prices amid Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and colleagues on…
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Jefferson County business official welcomes word of Kah-Nee-Ta Village reopening plans
After being closed nearly four years, Kah-Nee-Ta Village is expected to reopen next year on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, tribal and partner…
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Deschutes Brewery joins US. Dept. of Energy’s ‘Better Climate Challenge’
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Deschutes Brewery on Monday for committing to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50%…
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OLCC directs Oregon liquor stores to stop selling all Russian-made liquor
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission on Monday directed the operators of Oregon’s independently owned liquor stores to stop selling all…
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United cutting 17 flights, including Chicago to Redmond — which only was flown in 2019
United Airlines is dropping 17 routes to regional airports, citing low demand and pilot shortages, including a seasonal red-eye flight from Chicago…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union announces CEO transition; Bill Anderson to retire after 32 years
Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Monday that the board of directors has named current President Kevin Cole President/CEO, effective January 2023.…
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Northwest Community Credit Union reports online services restored after several-day outage
A Eugene-based credit union said Saturday that its members had online services restored early Saturday after a technical problem cut off some…
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Oregon lawmakers pass Breese-Iverson bill to hike fines for unlicensed real estate brokers
State Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, on Friday successfully passed legislation that will better protect Oregon consumers throughout the…
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Economic Development for C. Oregon names venture catalyst director
Economic Development for Central Oregon is pleased to announce Deanne Buck has joined its dedicated team in the position of Venture Catalyst…
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Oregon lawmakers OK bill to let college athletes receive royalties for use of name, image
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Legislature approved a bill Wednesday to allow Oregon’s college athletes to receive royalties for the use of…
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C.O. plumbing businesses very busy repairing busted pipes as temperatures plunge
Frozen or burst pipes are on the rise as temperatures plunge to or below zero on the High Desert, and plumbers are busy with customers seeking…
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New steakhouse to take Johnny Carino’s spot; other changes coming at Cascade Village
A new steakhouse plans to open in the vacant former Johnny Carino’s spot at Cascade Village Shopping Center on Bend’s north end, and other changes…
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Central Oregon Skilled Trades Fair set for next week
The CTE and STEM Department at the High Desert Education Service District is hosting the 5th annual Central Oregon Skilled Trades Fair at the…
Continue Reading OLCC trims backlog of marijuana license cases; liquor store expansion meets demand
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s Administrative Hearings Division has significantly reduced the backlog of violation cases against OLCC…
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C.O. Assn. of Realtors opens nominations for 2022 Building a Better Central Oregon Awards
The Central Oregon Association of REALTORS® has opened the nomination process for the 2022 Building a Better Central Oregon Awards.…
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NW Power and Conservation Council’s new plan highlights renewables, energy efficiency
At its February meeting, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council adopted its 2021 Northwest Power Plan to ensure a reliable and economic power…
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Frustrated customers plan to take previous Bend storage facility owner to court
Customers of Lucky Horseshoe Storage on the north end of Bend say they plan to file a class-action lawsuit against the former property owner, having…
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Severe drought conditions costing farmers more, leads to thinning herd numbers for some
Severe drought conditions are making things increasingly difficult for Central Oregon ranchers and farmers like Dennis Fast, the owner of Sky Hawk…
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Grand opening set next week for 47-unit affordable housing apartments in Redmond
Housing Works is inviting the public to a grand opening event celebrating the completion of Midtown Place, a 47-unit affordable housing apartment…
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