Cascade Natural Gas gets PUC approval of 10% rate hike on residential customers
The Oregon Public Utility Commission said Wednesday it recently approved an increase in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers due to the annual…
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Bend Chamber leads initiative to address housing affordability, availability
If you’re struggling to find housing in Bend, you’re certainly not alone! y and the high cost of living in Bend, employers are having a hard time…
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COCC, NeighborImpact launch child care business training program to help address need
An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is up and running, with…
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C. Oregon jobless rates fall in September; hiring tops seasonal norms, economist says
Unemployment rates dropped significantly across Central Oregon in September and monthly hiring exceeded seasonal expectations, Oregon Employment…
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Bend Halloween store sees many excited kids; ‘Ghostface,’ witches among popular costumes
With Halloween right around the corner, people are scoping out places to get good costumes and the Spirit Halloween store in Bend is one of…
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The Barn, a new food cart lot coming to Sisters, aims to incorporate diverse food options
The Barn, a new food cart lot, is coming to Sisters, aiming to provide a variety of dining options for residents and visitors alike.…
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Tire supply issues compounding Bend-area tire centers’ rise in yearly demand
The city of Bend’s growth has been substantial in recent years, and so too has the rising demand for tire…
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Portland-area grocer sues Redmond beef producer for $2.7M over E. coli outbreak
New Seasons Market has filed a $2.7 million lawsuit against a Redmond beef producer, accusing the company of negligence for delivering beef tainted…
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Busy Bend restaurants reopen after temporary closure gives workers a paid break
Busy lunchtime rushes are normal at Bangers & Brews’ two Bend…
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Settlement of River’s Edge lawsuit would keep full golf course in place permanently
Six months after River’s Edge Golf Course owner Wayne Purcell announced plans to sell the property to Pahlisch Homes, who planned to convert about…
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EDCO announces 7 investment winners at 18th annual Bend Venture Conference
Economic Development for Central Oregon hosted the 18th Annual Bend Venture Conference from downtown Bend Thursday and Friday, as 14 companies…
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‘Super HotRock’ at Newberry Crater could be first renewable energy source of its kind
The only energy source of its kind in the world could take shape in Central Oregon in coming…
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Deschutes Brewery closing its Roanoke, Va., tasting room, cites pandemic impacts
Deschutes Brewery announced Wednesday that it is closing its Roanoke, Virginia tasting room at the end of the year, a victim of the pandemic and its…
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Alaska Airlines cutting back on Redmond-Portland nonstop flights, meaning Seattle trip for some
Passengers flying out of Redmond Airport are noticing a difference: fewer direct flights to Portland.…
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Oregon WinterFest moving to larger venue, Deschutes County Expo Center, in 2022
After more than 20 years of winter celebrations in Bend’s Old Mill District, a new and larger venue was announced Wednesday by Lay it Out Events…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity completes first ‘Net Zero’ cottage development
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday the completion of their first-ever Net Zero cottage development for 11 families in need of…
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Oregon jobless rate slips to 4.7%; agency notes ‘remarkable improvement’ from pandemic’s worst
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.7% in September from August’s revised figure of 5.0%, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday as…
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Robberson Ford, 64-year Bend dealership, acquired by Kendall Auto Group
After 64 years as Bend’s Ford dealership, Robberson Ford has been acquired by Kendall Auto Group, a growing Eugene-based company that owns several…
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Renewable diesel hits the pumps at NE Bend gas station
Renewable diesel fuel made from sources such as leftover cooking oil is said to lower emissions up to 75% and officially arrived Friday at the pumps…
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Supply chain issues also plaguing Central Oregon ski shops
Boots are being locked in, skis are being waxed and prepped, and the shelves appear to be stocked at Bend’s Powder House Ski & Snowboard — but not…
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