Camping World to acquire All Seasons RV & Marine in Bend
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. (KTVZ) — Camping World Holdings, Inc., which touts itself as America’s Recreation Dealer, announced an agreement Thursday to…
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Oregon’s minimum wages rise 70 cents an hour July 1 to $15.45/hour in Portland area, $14.20, $13.20 elsewhere
Oregon’s labor commissioner announced Friday that Oregon’s three levels of minimum wage will each go up 70 cents an hour on July 1, based on…
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Gov. Kotek signs Oregon CHIPS Act, $210 million bid to retain, lure more semiconductor business
With lawmakers and advocates on hand, Gov. Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 4 – the Oregon CHIPS Act – into law during a ceremonial bill signing…
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OLCC seeks public comment on proposal to double 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits
The Board of Commissioners of the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission will accept written public comment on a possible doubling of the current…
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Deschutes Brewery bets big on non-alcoholic beer, partners with Sustainable Beverage Technologies
Deschutes Brewery announced this week it’s bringing non-alcoholic beer capabilities in-house through a new strategic partnership with Sustainable…
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Oregon gas prices up over 7 cents/gallon in past week, pushing average to $3.94, GasBuddy reports
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307…
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Oregon Construction Contractors Board reminds homeowners: Check they are licensed before hiring for a project
The weather is starting to get warmer with spring rolling into the High Desert, which is a popular time for home improvement projects to get…
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New horizons: Leading Edge flight school at Bend Airport trains hundreds to fly
When it comes to learning to fly helicopters or planes, what you might not know is that 25% of all flight students in the state of Oregon train in…
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Nurses union accuses St. Charles of ‘spying,’ files unfair labor practice charge; hospital calls claims ‘simply false’
The Oregon Nurses Association said Friday it filed an unfair labor practice charge against St. Charles Health System this week, alleging St. Charles’…
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‘We’re bringing three different housing types’ : Bend city councilors OK nearly 600-unit housing project
Bend city councilors took testimony at a public hearing Wednesday evening and unanimously approved a nearly 600-unit housing development on about 32…
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Bend home sales prices on rise again, Redmond holds steady as spring sees boost in interest
Bend’s median home sale price rose a bit in March and Redmond’s held fairly steady amid signs the Central Oregon real estate market is back to the…
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St. Charles Health System cutting back on ‘traveling nurses’ contracts to stem losses from pandemic
St. Charles Health System is cutting back on the contracted “traveling nurses” jobs added during the COVID-19 pandemic’s critical staffing issues, as…
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OnPoint Credit Union makes $200,000 commitment to Junior Achievement of Oregon, SW Washington
OnPoint Community Credit Union announced Wednesday two significant efforts to strengthen financial wellness in the…
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City of Bend sponsors ‘boot camp’ to train Home Energy Score assessors ahead of July 1 sales requirement
The City of Bend is sponsoring a Home Energy Score Assessor Boot Camp, led by Earth Advantage, to train those who wish to become qualified Home…
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OPEC move pushes crude oil, gas prices higher; Bend nears $4/gallon again; Portland, Medford already there
A surprise announcement by OPEC+ to cut oil production has sent crude oil prices soaring above $80 per barrel. That along with robust demand for gas…
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‘I think it’s good … we’ve got to grow’: New, larger Wilco Farm Store opens Tuesday in Prineville
A well-known business in Prineville is expanding, and will now employ more than two dozen people. The new Wilco Farm Store that opens Tuesday…
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Ibex Global shuts Bend call center, lays off 100 people, shifting others to work from home
A Bend customer service call center that employed up to 850 people over the past 23 years laid off about 100 workers on Friday, shifted an…
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‘We are just here to spend some quality time’: Families visit Bend, C.O. for relaxing, fun spring break
It’s spring break time in Bend, and while the weather hasn’t been as warm and blue sky as some visitors and residents might want, they’ve been making…
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Wyden bill would direct companies to shift from opt-out requirements to opt-in
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday that he said would protect consumers from online free trial scams and hard-to-cancel…
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Crook County mine neighbors say operation contaminated water; Knife River, state agency dispute claims
Two-dozen neighbors of a mine northwest of Prineville, and their attorney claim mining operations have contaminated the their water. But a state…
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