Merkley introduces bill to ban hedge fund ownership of U.S. homes
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – As our nation continues to face a crisis of housing affordability, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the End Hedge Fund…
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OSU study focuses on challenges facing Oregon food, beverage companies seeking to export
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new Oregon State University study that examined exporting practices of Oregon food and beverage companies found that the…
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Bend startup expands from junk removal service to holiday lights assist, now offering 2 giveaways
Live Junkless is offering a giveaway to one person for a free junk removal, removing a full truck of unwanted stuff for you. And its affiliated…
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Oregon gas prices fall another 20 cents in a week, down 52 cents in a month, still up 65 cents from a year ago
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 20 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.42/gallon Monday, according to…
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State agency advises residents to be informed, cautious when investing in crypto platforms
The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation reminded Oregon investors Tuesday to diversify investments and be informed of the risks in investing in…
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Study finds Oregon workers’ compensation rates remain among lowest in nation
Oregon’s workers’ compensation rates remain among the lowest in the nation, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of…
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Central Oregon jobless rates edge upward in October; employment still tops pre-pandemic levels
Central Oregon unemployment rates continued edging upward in October, as the leisure and hospitality sector pulled back across the region, the state…
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Black Friday, Small Business Saturday deals aplenty: Some of what shoppers can expect at Bend stores
This week, locally owned businesses in Bend are getting creative, trying to attract holiday shoppers the day after Thanksgiving and beyond. Whether…
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Oregon’s, nation’s gas prices plummet before Thanksgiving, but still costliest fill-up ever for the holiday
Drivers fueling up ahead of Thanksgiving will find falling pump prices in all 50 states. Unfortunately, gas prices will be the most expensive ever…
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Summit Health plans grand opening next week of new, second Redmond clinic
Summit Health announced Monday next week’s grand opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art second Redmond clinic location, further expanding the…
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Downtown Redmond reports rise in opening of new businesses; occupancy grows to 94%
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency said Monday it is pleased to announce 17 new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened…
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Merkley, colleagues introduce bill to protect consumers from predatory payday lenders
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has teamed up with Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) to introduce the Stopping Abuse and…
Continue ReadingEnvironmental groups oppose pipeline expansion in Pacific NW
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. government has taken a step toward approving the expansion of a natural gas pipeline…
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Oregon nonprofit Earth Advantage showers green building accolades upon 6 C.O. projects, builders
The Oregon-based nonprofit Earth Advantage has awarded five Central Oregon projects and builders with green building awards, in addition to selecting…
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Oregon’s jobless rate rises to 4.1%, highest level since January
Oregon’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in October from 3.8% in September and was above the recent low of 3.5% reached in May, June and July, the…
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Bend official says Bird e-bikes proved ‘very popular’ in first year; now, company’s future is clouded
Bird’s shared e-bikes came to Bend this summer and got a lot of use, but also some mixed reviews, including early complaints about them being left…
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Mt. Bachelor announces it will add a wood energy (biomass) facility next summer
Mt. Bachelor has announced it will start construction next June of a state-of-the-art biomass facility to heat its buildings, saying it will replace…
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Bend Chamber employer survey finds lack of housing affordability limiting economic growth
Recognizing the threat that housing costs pose to talent attracting and retaining talent on, and to the regional economy in general, the Bend Chamber…
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After 20 years, Pronghorn Club and Resort rebrands as Juniper Preserve, a ‘destination wellness’ resort
Pronghorn Resort, a leading resort and residential community northeast of Bend since 2002, recently announced it is rebranding as Juniper…
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Oregon AG sues 4 big drug-makers, claims monopoly sent testosterone replacement prices soaring
With the high price of prescription drugs on the minds of many Oregonians, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Thursday sued AbbVie, Abbott…
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