Mid Oregon Credit Union celebrates brand new headquarters in Bend’s Old Mill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Â A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday introduced Bend to Mid Oregon Credit Union’s latest branch. The new three-story building is…
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‘Game-changer’: Oregon Senate unanimously OKs bill to speed urban housing approval process, quicken pace
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Senate on Monday unanimously passed a bill that would set a 90-day deadline for decisions on land-development…
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Bend hotel takes on trade tussle with ‘tariff-free’ discount for Canadian travelers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, Bend’s Campfire Hotel said Friday it’s offering a “tariff-free” enticement: a 20% discount…
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Pacific Power plans a second 15-minute power outage late Thursday to 6,530 customers in NE Bend
(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for…
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‘A very big concern’: Second neighborhood SE of Bend pushes back on another Pacific Power transmission line route
Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend are voicing their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the proposed installation of a…
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Alert employees catch fire early at downtown Bend bike-ski shop housed in historic ‘Old Stone Church’
Thanks to alert employees, a fire was kept fairly small and quickly stopped Wednesday morning in a downtown Bend bike and ski shop housed in a more…
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Some Central Oregon jobless rates edge higher, but there also were more jobs added in March
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in Crook and Deschutes counties this March and held steady in Jefferson…
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Spring surprise at the pump: Gas prices are still falling; Bend’s price drops another 7 cents a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s gas prices, including in Bend, are declining for the second week in a row at a time of year when prices normally…
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Small Business Spotlight: Bend restaurant making waves in Central Oregon’s food scene
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food…
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Oregon gas prices fell 6.4 cents a gallon in the past week, are down nearly 52 cents from a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g Monday, according to…
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Oregon’s first private insurance coverage for psilocybin services now available in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bendable Therapy in Bend has partnered with Enthea to offer the first private insurance coverage for psilocybin services in…
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Governor Kotek convenes Oregon business roundtable on tariffs and trade impacts, launches online survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek convened Oregon businesses for a roundtable Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of President…
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Small town of Antelope gets a boost from Visit Central Oregon’s Future Fund
Antelope, located in North-Central Oregon, is one of Oregon’s smallest communities. Resident Brandee McNamee says tourism is key to its economic…
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Oregon’s jobless rate rises a bit again, to 4.6%, highest in over 3 years
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.6% in March, from 4.5% in February, continuing a gradual rise seen over the past…
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‘We’re sorry to tell you…’: Customers learn Rite Aid on Bend’s south end will be closing later this month
(Update: New video and reactions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of Rite Aid pharmacy customers on the south end of Bend got the upsetting news in…
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Small Business Spotlight: Beardwood Beard Oil bringing premium beard care products to Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in…
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This year’s list of Central Oregon’s largest employers out; St. Charles sees 8% job growth, BASX 60%
Bend, Ore. – April 9, 2025 – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Wednesday the 2025 Central Oregon Largest Employers List,…
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Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce unveils major remodel to kick off tourism season
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)  — The Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is excited to unveil a stunning remodel of its…
Continue ReadingAmid market turmoil, Mid Oregon Credit Union CEO offers some guidance on what to do about your 401(k)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k)…
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Mike Riley stepping down from longtime role as The Environmental Center’s executive director
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike…
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