After posting four quarters of solid gains, the region’s economy took a slight detour downward, according to the Central Oregon Business Index.

The third quarter’s Central Oregon Business Index was 141.7, a 1.2% decline over the second quarter when it was 143.7, according to the index, which is derived from nine variables adjusted seasonally and is measured against a benchmark of 100 set in 1998.

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Reporter: 541-633-2117, sroig@bendbulletin.com

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Suzanne Roig has been a reporter with The Bulletin since 2018 covering business and health in the region. When she's not working she enjoys taking her dog Pono out on hikes.

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