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Sunriver Resort begins $40 million upgrade, new aquatic center

February 18, 2020 9:51 am KTVZ news sources

Sunriver Resort announced Tuesday that it has committed $40 million over the next five years to new and refreshed facilities and enhancements that…

Pacific Power: ‘Green’ energy move will trim 2021 rate hike

February 14, 2020 4:53 pm Barney Lerten

Pacific Power on Friday asked state energy regulators for a 2021 rate hike, expected to raise the average homeowner’s bill by 1.6%, or $4.03 monthly.…

Warren Buffett adds Kroger to his investing shopping cart

February 14, 2020 2:08 pm CNN

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a new stake in Kroger after the closing bell Friday. Shares of the nation’s largest…

Oregon’s fatal workplace injuries rise slightly

February 14, 2020 9:03 am KTVZ news sources

There were 62 fatal work injuries reported in Oregon in 2018, up slightly from the year before but lower than the 72 seen in 2016, the U.S. Bureau of…

Travelers concerned about coronavirus, Bend travel agent says

February 13, 2020 7:25 pm Rhea Panela

The coronavirus outbreak brings uncertainty about Central Oregonians’ planned trips to Southeast Asia, but also could affect those who never leave…

Eugene fiberboard mill to close, lay off 84

February 11, 2020 8:52 pm The Associated Press

A Chilean company has notified Oregon state officials that it will shutter a fiberboard mill it operates in Eugene and lay off all 84 workers on May…

Ore. lawmakers consider oversight board for towing companies

February 11, 2020 10:27 am The Associated Press

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to crack down on predatory towing by creating a new board with the power to investigate complaints, impose…

Oregon timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

February 10, 2020 12:50 pm The Associated Press, KTVZ news sources

Environmental groups and timber companies in Oregon, which have clashed for decades, on Monday unveiled a road map for overhauling forest practice…

Stocks could get another boost from the US jobs machine

February 7, 2020 4:34 am CNN

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. How strong…

The coronavirus is clobbering oil prices

February 3, 2020 1:45 pm CNN

Crude oil has crashed into yet another bear market on fears that the coronavirus outbreak will destroy demand in China, the world’s largest…

January’s over. What’s next for stocks? Probably more volatility

February 3, 2020 11:25 am CNN

Will stocks go up this year? It all depends on which market indicator you choose to follow. January was a choppy month on Wall Street. Stocks did…

Google’s Super Bowl ad: People shed tears for ‘Loretta’

February 3, 2020 9:09 am CNN

Emotions were running high during the Super Bowl, but perhaps it was the Google commercial that triggered the most tears. The company’s ad,…

Hundreds of 2020 census jobs coming to Central Oregon

January 31, 2020 6:08 pm Arielle Brumfield

The federal government is looking to hire hundreds of people here in Central Oregon. The U.S Census Bureau is recruiting employees to help with…

Washington Post’s top editor sends memo to staff after backlash over handling of reporter’s Kobe Bryant tweets

January 30, 2020 2:11 pm CNN

The Washington Post’s top editor sent a memo to staffers addressing the newspaper’s social media policy on Thursday, days after the brief…

Democratic senators take to Fox News airwaves to score points for Trump’s impeachment

January 30, 2020 1:23 pm CNN

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey had a question about his Republican counterparts on Thursday: “What are they afraid of?” “Put people…

Kobe Bryant memorabilia is selling for up to $3 million on eBay

January 30, 2020 12:11 pm CNN

Demand for Kobe Bryant merchandise reached a fever pitch almost immediately after the legendary Laker perished in a helicopter crash Sunday along…

Central Oregon jobless rates still on decline to close out 2019

January 28, 2020 11:24 am KTVZ news sources

Although the stats are undergoing revisions, Central Oregon’s employment picture ended 2019 with strong hiring and a continued drop in jobless rates,…