Wyden bill would expand domestic production of ‘critical minerals’
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Tuesday that would support the processing, manufacturing, and production of critical minerals that he…
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Central Oregon jobless rates fall as 2022 begins, but more slowly amid strong hiring
Central Oregon posted strong hiring in January, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Unemployment levels continued to decline, but at a slower pace than…
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Wyden, colleagues introduce bill to ban forced arbitration, say it would protect consumers
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., joined colleagues Monday in introducing legislation that would prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using…
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Oregon gas prices rise over 47 cents in a week, average $4.47/gallon
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 47.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.47/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Farmers, ranchers praise lawmakers for funding programs to keep working lands in use
A coalition of farmers, ranchers and conservation advocates praised the Oregon Legislature Friday for approving $5 million for the Oregon…
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Oregon treasurer directs disposal of state investments in sanctioned Russian companies
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Statement from Treasurer Tobias Read regarding Oregon State Treasury investments in Russia: “The situation in Ukraine is…
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Oregon Legislature approves overtime pay for farmworkers
Farmworkers in Oregon would earn overtime pay under a bill that the Legislature approved on Thursday, after more than 1,000 people submitted…
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Oregon secures $426 million in two historic opioid settlements
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Thursday a major settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family that will deliver up to $6…
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‘Highest I’ve seen’: Gas prices up a nickel in Bend to over $4 gallon, first time in nearly a decade
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rocked the global oil market and Central Oregon is feeling the impact.…
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With Covid cases declining and restrictions set to lift, unvaccinated St. Charles workers officially let go
About four months after the Covid vaccine mandate took effect, unvaccinated workers at St. Charles, including registered nurse Saren love, have…
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Pacific Power files for Oregon rate hike; if PUC approves, residential rates would rise 14.3%
Pacific Power filed a general rate case, along with its annual power cost forecast, with the Oregon Public Utility Commission on Tuesday that, if…
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Oregon House passes bill to give overtime pay to farmworkers; heads to Senate next
A bill that would give overtime protections to Oregon farmworkers passed the House 37-23 Tuesday and will head next to the Senate for…
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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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