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Long waits for green cards may end soon

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

SAN FRANCISCO — Sanket Sant, a citizen of India, came to the United States at age 21, earning a master’s degree in....MORE

Population growth is back

But not past the Deschutes County line

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

Bend seems to be back in growth mode. The city's population grew by an estimated 2,470 residents between 2010 and 2012, according ....MORE

Sony may spin off parts of company

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

Sony said Wednesday that its board was considering a proposal from the hedge fund Third Point to spin off part of its entertainment business, but it emphasized that the discussions were preliminary and that it had not set a time to respond. Sony,....MORE

Small businesses ‘reshoring’ production

• Manufacturing in the U.S. is becoming a more viable option

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

NEW YORK — When Martin Rawls-Meehan started making adjustable beds in 2004, it was a foregone conclusion that key parts....MORE

Median chief executive pay rose to $9.7M in 2012

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

CEO pay has been going in one direction for the past three years: up. The head of a typical large public company made $9.7 million ....MORE

Existing-home sales rise in April

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

Existing-home sales rose in April to hit the highest rate since November 2009, pointing to an ongoing recovery supported by low interest rates and pent-up demand, according to data released Wednesday. Existing-home sales rose 0.6 percent in April to....MORE

Bernanke: Recovery still needs Fed’s help

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

WASHINGTON — Despite recent improvement in the job market, the Federal Reserve needs to continue its stimulus efforts to avoid endangering the recovery, the Fed chairman, Ben Bernanke, told Congress on Wednesday. While acknowledging the risks....MORE

Permits

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

City of Bend• Robert A. Seam, 19494 Spencers Crossing, $279,847• NTC & Co., 20033 S. W. Millcrest, $197,624• Wood Hill Enterprises LLC, 2938 N. E. Dogwood, $188,062• Bridges at Shadow Glen, 61148 S. E. Ambassador $246,....MORE

House OKs foreclosure measure

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

SALEM — A measure aimed at giving homeowners facing foreclosure a chance to speak face-to-face with their lenders before losing their homes sailed through the Oregon House on Wednesday. Senate Bill 558 passed on a 45-12 vote and now heads to....MORE

Nutrition

Genetically engineered foods: What's the fuss?

• As more produce is altered, more consumers ask, 'Is it safe to eat?'

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

For thousands of years, farmers have been breeding plants for highly desired traits. But this traditional process depends on nature, takes some time and can transfer unwanted characteristics along with the desired ones. Now, genetic modification techniques have advanced to the molecular level. Genetic engineering allows scientists to speed up and refine the process of moving desired, specific....MORE

Sprint raises bid for Clearwire

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

Sprint Nextel sweetened its bid for full control of the wireless network operator Clearwire on Tuesday in an effort to avert rejection by shareholders. Sprint is now offering $3.40 a share for the nearly 50 percent stake in Clearwire that it does not ....MORE

SkyWest to spend $4B on new jets

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

United Airlines partner SkyWest Inc. has agreed to buy more than $4 billion of Embraer jets as new pilot contracts at the largest carriers allow commuter operators to fly bigger planes. The accord comprises 40 firm orders for 76-seat E175 jets with....MORE

Bend plans to hire 15 for safety, other jobs

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

The city of Bend plans to hire at least 15 workers during the next biennium, adding police, firefighters, an engineer and other employees. City officials expect to bring in more revenue from property taxes and sewer and water rate increases for the....MORE

House OKs Waldo Lake bans

• Seaplanes and motorboats are prohibited in legislation that heads to Kitzhaber's desk

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

SALEM — The Oregon House voted Monday to ban motorboats and seaplanes from pristine Waldo Lake, sending the measure to Gov. John Kitzhaber for his signature. The governor in January indicated his support for doing away with gasoline-powered motors on the lake, considered among the purest in the world. Senate Bill 602, which passed the House, 37 to 20, prohibits motorboats and seaplanes on the ....MORE

Oregon economy

Report: Strong growth ahead

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

Oregon’s economic growth in the first quarter continued to outpace the national economy — except when it comes to creating jobs, according to a report released today. Going forward, the report from California Lutheran University Center....MORE

Executive file

Two hoppy shop owners

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

REDMOND — If a typical pale ale or porter doesn’t satisfy your palate, Redmond Craft Brewing Supply offers another....MORE

Deeds

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

Deschutes County• VRE Crescent LLC to Tim Horvath and Gloria D. Lester, Tetherow, Phase 1, Lot 269, $199,000• Steven E. and Lori L. Nichols to Walter G. and Reah L. Trest, Caldera Springs, Phase 2, Lot 228, $218,000• Cousins....MORE

Cascade Bancorp posts $1.7M profit

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

Cascade Bancorp, parent company of Bend-based Bank of the Cascades, reported net income for the first quarter of about $1.7 million, about 60 percent higher than the first quarter of last year, according to a report released Monday. Total deposits....MORE

Besieged TV networks seek a path

May 13, 2013 4:00 am

As the major television networks prepare to unveil their new fall lineups in New York this week, they face threats from seemingly everywhere. Prime time ratings for the big four broadcasters — ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX — together are....MORE

Naming a beer isn’t that easy

May 12, 2013 4:00 am

Naming a baby is easy — at least when you and your spouse finally agree on a name. Most likely you heard or read the name somewhere, thought it was cool and appropriated it as your own. Who cares if there are a million other Michaels, Suris and Knoxes walking around? Yours is the special one. If only it were that easy naming a beer nowadays. With the explosion in the number of craft breweries....MORE

2nd chance for backers of Madras pool levy

May 12, 2013 4:00 am

On the eve of the November election six months ago, Anita Goodwin, vice chairwoman of the Madras Aquatic Center, was optimistic voters would say yes to an operations levy to help keep the pool running. Today, with voters considering a levy nearly identical to the one they turned down in November, she’s a bit more apprehensive. Another defeat would likely dash any chance of the levy passing a ....MORE