Proposed SE Bend gas station sparks neighborhood controversy, petition drive
“For Sale” signs are hard to miss in the empty lot across from the Brosterhous and Murphy roads roundabout in Southeast Bend. The land has already…
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Labor, supply shortages affecting holiday grocery shoppers in Central Oregon
Food 4 Less is a locally owned grocery store preparing for the holiday season, but there are some items it’s prepared to run out…
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Epic Aircraft to hold on-site manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4
Epic Aircraft announced Friday that it is hosting an onsite manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at its south campus…
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Old Mill District unveils 2021 Winter Art Series piece by Bend artist Sheila Dunn
The Old Mill District in Bend recently unveiled this year’s submission to its annual Winter Art Series collection, an original painting by local…
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Oregon AG joins multi-state investigation of Instagram’s promotion to children, young adults
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Thursday that the state has joined a nationwide investigation into Meta Platforms, Inc.,…
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Lack of snow delays Mt. Bachelor opening at least a week; resort ‘optimistic’ snow will come soon
Staff at Mt. Bachelor are actively training for ski season, but they’ll have at least an extra week to…
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Jon Stark named interim CEO of Economic Development for C.O.; Roger Lee ending 22-year role
The Economic Development for Central Oregon Board of Directors’ Executive Committee announced Wednesday the appointment of Jon Stark as interim…
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Oregon DEQ approves ‘Clean Trucks Rule’ to propel shift to zero-emissions electric vehicles
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved two new rules Wednesday that officials said will reduce pollution on roadways and protect the…
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CEO of Bend company gaining national recognition
A magazine called the CEO Publication is publishing a profile of Steve Elwell, CEO of a Bend business that makes specialized phone and tablet cases…
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Prineville woman among 24 entrepreneurs chosen for Farm2Food accelerator program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the selection…
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater: Bend homebuilder new title sponsor of Old Mill riverfront venue
Live Nation announced Tuesday that local area partner Hayden Homes will be the new name-in-title sponsor of Bend’s 20-year-old, popular Old Mill…
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Oregon jobless rate falls to 4.4% in October, lowest since ‘pandemic recession’ hit
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in October, down from 4.7% in September, “an unusually low unemployment rate” matched or exceeded only…
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State plans to pause new emergency rental aid applications Dec. 1, as all federal funds allocated
Oregon Housing and Community Services said Friday it estimates that nearly all the $289 million in federal emergency rental assistance allocated by…
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‘Real, real tough’: C.O. farmers, ranchers share struggles, issues with Reps. Bentz, Feenstra
Central Oregon farmers and ranchers met Friday with Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and fellow freshman Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, to share their…
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Redmond Economic Development awards first annual THRIVE Award to ‘Redmond Rallies’
Redmond Economic Development, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual THRIVE award winner, Redmond Rallies, a COVID-19 relief initiative…
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Sisters company among 14 across Oregon recognized for hiring veterans
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fourteen Oregon companies that work with the Oregon Employment Department are being recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor…
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Oregon sues opioid maker, accusing firm of deceptive marketing, misrepresenting risks
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit Wednesday against opioid manufacturer Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,…
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Job fair to fill 25 Mt. Bachelor positions planned at Sun Country Tours in Bend
Mt. Bachelor is just over two weeks from opening its 63rd winter season, but they still have dozens of jobs to fill before opening…
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Rising number of Central Oregonians fed up with FedEx late deliveries
With the holiday season right around the corner, people are increasingly concerned about their FedEx…
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La Pine couple latest victims of ‘house for rent’ scam
Kevin and Jennifer Hagan of La Pine were enjoying their Oregon coast vacation — until they were told their home had been listed on Craigslist for…
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