New round of cultural funding aims to boost arts and education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for the Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s 2026 Cultural Grants, which support arts, heritage, and…
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Two Central Oregon schools are in the running for SELCO Credit Union classroom makeovers; public gets to vote for a week
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union is once again inviting Oregonians to vote for their favorite classroom makeover project…
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Oregon, Crook County officials warn the public about phishing scams involving project permit payments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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SNAP reductions hit Bend families as a local shop steps up to help
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — A Bend bagel shop is offering comfort and community during tough times with a “Breakfast for Dinner” event aimed at helping…
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Form Pilates opening in December at Discovery Corner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Pilates studio, Form Pilates, is scheduled to open in December at Discovery Corner in Discovery West. The studio will be…
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Zamp Solar to close Bend manufacturing facility as it shifts production out of Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Zamp Solar’s Bend manufacturing facility is set to close in early November as part of a companywide consolidation effort aimed…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers will see their bills drop this week, but it could be hard to spot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into…
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Boeing just reported another massive loss. It still might be its best week in more than six years
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Boeing reported yet another massive quarterly loss Wednesday. It could still be an extremely good week to be…
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Less pain at the pump: Oregon’s latest gas price drop is among the nation’s biggest, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the…
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As AI sends power demand soaring, Newberry Volcano geothermal project reports hottest-ever temperature breakthrough
La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major…
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Sunriver Brewing Co. to permanently close Galveston Avenue location in Bend in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Co. has announced the final day for its Galveston Avenue pub in Bend. On November 1st, the last customers will…
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State appeals court upholds long-debated 710-acre rural housing rezone west of Terrebonne; foes are weighing options
TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural…
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Popular downtown Bend restaurant The Lemon Tree up for sale
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend is up for sale. The Lemon Tree, located on…
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Nationwide rental business EquipmentShare celebrates opening of new branch in Redmond
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EquipmentShare, a leading technology-driven equipment rental and solutions provider across the United…
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Governor Kotek leading Oregon delegation on trade mission to South Korea, Japan
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon delegation led by Governor Tina Kotek departs this week on a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the…
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Applications are open for new Habitat for Humanity homes in Bend; here’s how to apply
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear…
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Popular Oregon restaurant chain making a big comeback in Bend next month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon food fans have something new to look forward to—Elmer’s Restaurant is opening its newest location in Bend on…
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New store-in-store at Bend’s Box Factory offers ‘Reverie State’: Where scent, sound and memory bring nostalgia to life
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new…
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Fall cooldown: U.S. gas price average closes in on $3 a gallon; Oregon poised to drop below $4, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The national average for a gallon of regular gas could soon fall to the $3 mark for the first time since May 2021. The…
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