A cinematic comeback? Sisters Movie House hopes so
With just a few weeks before the end of the year, the film industry is still struggling to make a comeback after a historic blow in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Three Sisters Lions Club’s Holiday Faire features art, other works by talented C. Oregonians
For people desiring to get thoughtful gifts for friends and family during the holiday season, the Three Sisters Lions Club is hosting a 10th year of showcasing art from around the Central Oregon community at the Three Sisters Lions Club Holiday Faire.
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Sports cards, memorabilia, collectibles store set to open at Bend Factory Stores
Hoody’s Collectibles of Beaverton is set to open a sports trading cards, memorabilia and consignment store soon in the Bend Factory Stores outlet mall.
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Labor shortage affecting C.O. house cleaning services during holiday season
Zachary Avis and his wife have a long list of houses to clean with their cleaning business Sakred Space.
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Oregon lawmakers push for state divestment from fossil fuels
The state of Oregon should divest from the fossil fuels industry to protect both the environment and its investments, three Oregon lawmakers said Wednesday as a new study put the level of that investment at almost $1.8 billion.
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Wyden asks Federal Trade Commission to investigate Bi-Mart pharmacy closures, Walgreen acquisition
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., asked the Federal Trade Commission Tuesday to investigate recent consolidations in Oregon’s retail pharmacy market to assess whether large national pharmacy chains and health plans have acted to make the market less competitive.
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Bend again soars to record median home sales price in November, due to a plunge in some sales
Bend soared to a new record median home price last month — $683,000, which breaks the old mark, set last spring, by $31,000. But an appraiser said in his monthly report Monday that had more to do with a big drop in one segment’s sales than a surge in buyers.
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Two Redmond councilors urge city to prepare for federally legal marijuana dispensaries
One Redmond city councilor is urging the council to get ready for allowing marijuana dispensaries in the city, if or when federal law changes, and he has support from at least one colleague.
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Visit Central Oregon unveils new logo, revamped website
In an effort to further emphasize the region’s increasingly recognizable place name, Visit Central Oregon recently unveiled a new logo and website as part of a broader consumer-facing rebrand.
Continue ReadingAmerica added a disappointing 210,000 jobs in November. But the details paint a different picture
By Anneken Tappe, CNN Business The November jobs report looked disappointing at first glance, but the details show that the recovery is very much moving along. US employers added another 210,000 jobs to the economy in November, far fewer than expected, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. It was the smallest number of jobs
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High Desert’s late-season warmth proves beneficial for construction crews
Some Central Oregonians may be counting down the days until we see some snowfall, especially in the mountains. But for Phil Anderson and his construction team, the lingering warm weather in town means more work can get done.
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Oregon Employment Dept., WorkSource to host ‘Reverse Job Fairs’ in Redmond, Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Oregon partners are hosting a “Ready-22” Reverse Job Fair on Tuesday, Dec. 7 in Redmond and Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Bend, both from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet and greet with about 30 employers, network, and potentially be hired.
Continue ReadingOregon rural health care providers to receive $118 million in federal COVID relief funds
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday that 481 rural health providers in Oregon will receive a total of $118,654,854 for COVID relief under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Gov. Brown calls special session to address eviction protections as federal funds run out
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday that she will be calling the Legislature into special session in two weeks, on Dec. 13 to address eviction protections for renters.
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C.O. stores see a return to more familiar holiday weekend crowds, and the hunt for big deals
The holiday shopping season is off and running.
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Oregon car repair shops soon must file bond with DMV before seeking ‘mechanic’s lien’
Disputes over payment for car repairs can sometimes cost vehicle owners and auto mechanics money, time and in some situations the car itself.
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Oregon offers to pay pharmacies to administer COVID vaccines
The Oregon Health Authority is offering to pay pharmacies $35 for each dose of COVID-19 vaccine they administer, with the intention to boost vaccination rates.
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Bend real estate group sues state over pending ban on ‘love letters’ to homebuyers
A Bend realty group is suing the state over its pending “love letter” ban, which bans home buyers from adding personalized letters to their offer.
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Plans for new apartment complex at Bend Westside roundabout concerns neighbors
Mill Creek residential plans to develop a new 297-unit multifamily apartment complex called Modera Century West at the Century Drive/Reed Market Road/Mount Bachelor Drive roundabout on Bend’s Westside.
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Liberal Oregon resists dropping fossil fuel, other controversial investments
Oregon residents are increasingly pushing for the state to divest from fossil fuel companies and other controversial investments, but the state treasury is resisting and putting the onus on the Legislature.
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