OLCC, ODA inspectors find high levels of THC in some S. Oregon hemp grows
Results from inspections of legal hemp farms in Southern Oregon show that a significant number of plants on those grow sites tested positive for…
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Bend man develops character assessment tool to benefit job seekers and employers
Josh Jensen is a Bend resident who created a character assessment tool to essentially find a diamond in the…
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OSU report: Oregon ag, food and fiber value tops $42 billion; number of farms grows
More than 2,000 new farms were established in Oregon in recent years, and the total value of state’s agriculture, food and fiber sector exceeds $42…
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Oregon hospitals’ capacity crisis reflected in Q2 financial data report
The impacts of the hospital capacity crisis created by the surge in infections from the Delta variant and a staffing shortage continued in the second…
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Sisters Coffee Company expands to Bend’s Old Mill District
Sisters Coffee Company is launching its third retail location, opening a cafe in the heart of Bend’s Old Mill District on…
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Bi-Mart to exit pharmacy business, transfer customers to nearby Walgreens
The Bi-Mart executive team, on behalf of its employee-owners, and Walgreens announced Thursday they have entered into a definitive agreement in which…
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Renewable diesel fuel coming to Bend: Some drivers excited, others hesitant
Diesel drivers in Bend soon will be able to fill up their tank with renewable diesel…
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ExpressJet’s new Aha! ‘leisure brand’ to launch Redmond-Reno nonstop flights Nov. 5
ExpressJet Airlines announced Wednesday the launch of short nonstop flights between Redmond Airport and Reno-Tahoe International Airport, starting…
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EDCO announces Bend Venture Conference Impact Competition finalists
Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Wednesday the finalists presenting in the Impact Competition during the 18th Annual Bend Venture…
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Pair of new and unique restaurants set to open in Bend
A new restaurant called Roam, located inside the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend, opens on Friday. The general manager describes it as an upscale,…
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IRS: Oregon drought-hit farmers, ranchers have more time to replace livestock
Oregon farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought may have an additional year to replace the livestock and defer tax on…
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Visit Central Oregon opens new visitor information desk at Redmond Airport
Visit Central Oregon, the leading authority on all things travel-related in and around Central Oregon, said Monday it is making access to regional…
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Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the five finalists advancing in the Early Stage competition for the 18th Annual Bend…
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FedEx Ground in Bend joins in delivery company’s first National Hiring Day
FedEx Ground hosted its first National Hiring Day Thursday at the company’s Bend facility, as well as other locations across the country.…
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The Grove in NW Crossing announces second phase, addition of four local restaurants
Values-driven real estate developer project^ announced Wednesday the addition of four new restaurant tenants to the Grove, the mixed-use commercial…
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OLCC issues recall for hemp labeled product with high THC levels
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said Tuesday it has issued a mandatory recall for a product labeled as a hemp tincture that can get…
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Bend Sustainability Fund announces first 8 grant recipients, totaling more than $837K
On Tuesday, the Visit Bend Board of Directors approved the eight grantees selected to split $837,225 from the first annual granting cycle of the Bend…
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Central Oregon jobs report: Hiring moves higher in August, unemployment rates decline
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s employment situation improved in August, with hiring exceeding normal seasonal expectation by a modest…
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Economist offers details as state sets maximum 2022 rent hike at 9.9% under SB 608
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services said Monday it has published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year…
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Beulah’s Place in Redmond comes to a close after 13 years helping at-risk teens
Beulah’s Place, a Redmond nonprofit organization created as a safe haven for teen victims of sexual predators and criminal activity, is closing on…
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