Caldera Springs in Sunriver expands amenities, adds new elements for visitors, residents to enjoy
Sunriver Resort recently announced the expansion of its residential resort community — Caldera…
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St. Charles techs ratify new three-year union contract, note raises, predictable pay scale, other improvements
 Nearly 200 employees from the technical bargaining unit at St. Charles Bend have ratified their next union contract that will establish conditions…
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Oregon’s jobless rate still holding steady overall; health care, govt. workforce growing fast, other sectors seeing cuts
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.0% in August and September and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October…
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Costco’s new, larger Bend store just days away from opening; members eager to check it out
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ Just days away, the final touches are being completed on Central Oregon’s new Costco, and members are excited to check it all…
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‘Very rewarding’: High Desert Food & Farm Alliance celebrates 10 on-farm efficiency grants for 2024
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Throughout Central Oregon, where water scarcity and harsh conditions challenge even the most determined farmers, small grants…
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Downtown Bend businesses report a drop in foot traffic as Central Oregon’s wildfire smoke lingers well into fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The latest round of smoke from the continued, lingering wildfires has again affected air quality levels for more than a…
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‘It reaffirms why we’re doing this’: Hundreds gather at Drake Park to support local bid to buy Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Earlier this year, POWDR announced its intent to sell Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Now, a local duo is leading an effort for…
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Wyden addresses hemp beverage industry summit in Bend, calls for standardized consumer protections
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Senator Ron Wyden gave a keynote address Friday at the Pacific Hemp Beverage Industry Summit at Worthy Brewing, talking…
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Oregon’s most populous county adds gas utility to $51B climate suit against fossil fuel companies
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s Multnomah County, home to Portland, has added the state’s largest natural gas utility…
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Years-long battle over banning flavored nicotine products in Oregon continues, fight returns to Salem in 2025
A statewide coalition aimed at permanently banning the sale of flavored nicotine and tobacco products says Oregonians overwhelmingly support its…
Continue Reading Oregon AG announces $52 nationwide data breach settlement with Marriott; $2.1 million coming to state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Wednesday that a coalition of 50 states, led by Oregon along with eight…
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Bend Chamber launches new ‘NEXTUp Leaders’ program to support leadership skills development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Many employees are initially excited when they first step into management or leadership roles, but this can quickly turn to…
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Upcoming Bend Venture Conference announces five Growth Stage finalist companies; two are from Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Tuesday the five finalist companies advancing in the Growth Stage competition…
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Bend’s Epic Aircraft E1000 GX plane makes ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ finalists; you can vote until Oct. 18
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Following a third round of voting, only two products now remain in OBI’s second annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon…
Continue ReadingAspen Ridge Special Report, Part 3: Concerned family members of current, former residents speak out on issues
(Update: adding video, comment from family members) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Family members of residents have reached out to NewsChannel 21 after…
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Teamsters union members, on strike against Bigfoot Beverage, extend picket lines to Bend distribution facility
ore than two weeks after more than 240 workers at Eugene-based Bigfoot Beverages went on strike in a dispute over pension benefits, two Teamsters…
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Sunriver Resort voted Best Resort in the Pacific NW in 2024 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Resort, the Pacific Northwest’s treasured resort destination located 15 miles from Bend, OR, and managed by…
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Despite all the hoops to jump through, Culver farmer is excited about $822K USDA grant to help them go solar
Kerry Backsen has learned a thing or two over the years about running a combination feed mill, 1,300-acre farm, retail store and trucking company…
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Discovery Corner celebrates completion with a drone show and a chance to meet a former NASA astronaut
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Discovery West’s new Discovery Corner in northwest Bend, “The Launch,” a space-themed grand opening of the gathering spot…
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Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge wins 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award
BLACK BUTTE RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — Black Butte Ranch’s new Lodge, which opened in 2023, was selected as a 2024 Building a Better Oregon Award winner…
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