Over 60 Grocery Outlet locations across Oregon sued for alleged deceptive pricing
Grocery Outlet, which calls itself the ‘Bargain Market’, is alleged to be without true bargains, according to three Oregon consumers who filed a…
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Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt to open new store soon by Bend Costco, marking 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt proudly celebrated 15 years of serving up joy, community, and customizable frozen treats,…
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to the region in 2024, economic impact report finds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon…
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Creativity on display: OSU-Cascades showcases Outdoor Products students’ final projects
Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public…
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Burgerville is set to open its new Bend location on June 23rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the…
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Gas prices in Bend and around Oregon slide lower, despite rising crude oil prices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The…
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U.S. pending home sales lag as prices, interest rates rise
Pending home sales lag in April, as prices and mortgage rates go…
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‘Above-average season’: Looking back at Mt. Bachelor’s 2024-25 ski season
Ski season has wrapped up at Mt. Bachelor, and the resort says it was one to…
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‘Choice, not charity’: Homeless initiative looks to turn bottles into paychecks
Following KTVZ News’ coverage of Senate Bill 992, which would allow grocery and convenience stores with bottle returns to refuse returns during…
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‘Pricing everyone out of the American Dream’: Wildfire risk causes insurance distress for Central Oregon homeowners
(Update: adding video, comments by insurance agent, homeowner) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From staggering rate increases to notices of cancellation, a…
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Bend Chamber President/CEO Katy Brooks joins the city as its new economic development officer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Bend announced Wednesday that Katy Brooks, who has served as the Bend Chamber’s president and CEO for nine years, is…
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Boulder, Colorado’s Vero Fiber acquiring longtime Bend telecom provider BendTel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Boulder, Colorado-based Vero Broadband, LLC, operating as Vero Fiber, a leading provider of fiber-to-the-premises internet…
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Sisters Athletic Club founder Tate Metcalf has business up for sale; asking price $7.1 million
(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sisters Athletic Club, an award-winning business and facility, is for sale at a $7.1 million price…
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Pacific Power plans two more late-night service interruptions this week affecting over 6,500 NE Bend customers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power announced Monday it will carry out two more planned power interruptions in northeast Bend this Thursday and…
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Here’s a sneak peek at the new downtown Bend wine-tasting and dining spot, Amaterra Kitchen + Social Club
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Portland-based winery is getting ready to open a new dining spot in downtown Bend. Here’s a first look at Amaterra Kitchen +…
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City of Bend announces plans to offer $5.7 million in affordable housing development funds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend announced Wednesday it will soon be requesting applications for the development of affordable housing, pending…
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Bend’s EarthCruiser, which closed its plant a year ago, outlines bold new plans for the future of overland travel
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– EarthCruiser recently announced the completion of a major milestone: the final direct…
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Redmond extends application window for city’s first retail marijuana dispensaries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has extended the window for accepting Retail Marijuana Dispensaries applications to Friday, May 30. …
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Central Oregon unemployment rates hold steady; job numbers up slightly over the past month and year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon were little changed this April, the Oregon Employment Department said…
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Elmer’s is set to move into Bend, but it’s far from their first time serving customers in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As shuttered Shari’s storefronts rocked Central Oregon, many residents were thrilled to hear another Oregon favorite – Elmer’s…
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