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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Oregon gas prices jump 21 cents in a week, but analyst expects plummeting oil prices to reverse trend
CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 21 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g Monday, according to…
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POWDR, owner of Mt. Bachelor, decides not to sell iconic local resort
Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDRÂ Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and…
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We go behind the scenes with Mt. Bachelor’s grooming crew in a record, stellar snow year
With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and…
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Oregon Democratic lawmakers sharply critical of President Trump’s tariffs; Wyden calls them ‘economic poison’
Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the…
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President Trump announces sweeping 10% tariffs on all countries, plus higher reciprocal duties on ‘worst offenders’
By Rob Wile NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC) — President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to impose an across-the-board 10% tariff on all U.S.…
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Central Oregon adds more jobs in February; unemployment rates hold steady
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change in Central Oregon this February, the Oregon Employment Department…
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Time is running out: Tax Day is just two weeks away, and a million Oregonians have yet to file their returns
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 1.2 million Oregonians have already filed their state personal income tax returns this year. But with just two weeks…
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Spring spike: Seasonal factors send Oregon gas prices rising; Bend’s average up a dime this week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are rising in most states as April begins due to seasonal factors. And the West Coast is also impacted by…
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RootedHomes opens lottery for Rooted at 19th affordable Net Zero homes in Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows…
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Analysis finds growing health care, biotech sectors are critical for Bend’s economy over the next 20 years
A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in…
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PacifiCorp involved in bills in Oregon, other western states to limit utility wildfire liability, damages
The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of…
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Senators Broadman, McLane call on insurers to pause policy cancellations over their internal wildfire risk maps
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senators Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) and Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) said Friday they have issued a joint…
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