Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates in Central Oregon registered very little movement in November, with Crook County…
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Visit Central Oregon President/CEO Julia Theisen stepping down to take similar tourism role in Snowmass, Colorado
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Central Oregon, the Regional Destination Management organization dedicated to managing tourism programs and driving…
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Cascade Natural Gas work to close NW Bend roundabouts, shift and close lanes; detour route advised
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cascade Natural Gas began work Tuesday along NW Shevlin Park Road that will close two roundabouts and shift and close travel…
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Visit Bend CEO Kevney Dugan moving on to new ‘destination stewardship’ role with Travel Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend President and CEO Kevney Dugan announced Saturday that he has taken a new position with the statewide tourism…
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‘More than just a meal’: Meals on Wheels shares love and food to Central Oregon seniors, with special help from Subaru
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon is dedicated to fighting hunger and isolation for homebound older adults across the region. That’s why…
Continue ReadingNike says it will cut $2 billion in costs in a major warning for consumers
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — Nike, a bellwether for the global economy, sounded a warning sign Thursday as the sneaker giant sees…
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Some twinkling lights are back in downtown Bend’s trees, but at what cost?
The twinkling lights of downtown Bend have come back, but only at certain intersections, for now. The new parking system has affected the presence of…
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Brooks Resources unveils free 2024 annual wall calendar, featuring Tumalo Falls, also helps Bend High ski team
Brooks Resources has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2024 annual wall calendar. This tradition has spanned over four decades, and…
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Six chairs, less waiting: Mt. Bachelor, skiers and boarders celebrate grand opening of ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express lift
Mt. Bachelor officials, staff and hundreds of skiers and snowboarders gathered on the slopes Tuesday morning to celebrate the grand opening of its…
Continue ReadingSanta’s mixed bag: Oregon gas prices down 7 cents/gallon in past week, but a nickel higher than a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.84/g Monday, according to…
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The Environmental Center awards five C.O. businesses $40,000 in Community Innovation Fund grants
The Environmental Center recently awarded a total of $40,000 in grants through its Community Innovation Fund. The recipients will use the…
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Prineville’s Samson Sky granted sixth patent, sees orders surge after first flight of flying sports car
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted…
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Mt. Bachelor set to open its new high-speed ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express chairlift on Tuesday
Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting…
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‘Now we get to the fun part’: Bend’s Powder House adds special new grinding equipment to prep Nordic skis
A business in Bend says it’s the only one in Oregon with a special new piece of grinding equipment for servicing skis. Powder House now has two…
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Bend’s newly remodeled S. Highway 97 Safeway (formerly Albertsons) celebrates, donates to local organizations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store…
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Oregon agency to require data brokers to register starting Jan. 1
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon need to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation…
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‘Let’s bring warmth’: Bend restaurant Kefi partners with Bethlehem Inn to meet big need during the winter months
– The owner of Bend’s Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, Menoula Stanitsas, wants to help those in need stay warm this winter: “We thought, ‘Let’s…
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Central Electric Co-Op issues $3.5 million in capital credits – but $1 million not mailed due to lack of current address
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Electric Cooperative announced Friday that 12,113 current and former members will receive capital credit payments…
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OLCC implements new alcohol delivery oversight, permit program
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting January 1, companies that deliver beer, wine, cider and pre-made cocktails to Oregonians will be required to…
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Wyden cosponsors bill to create Workforce Housing Tax Credit, boost supply of middle-income housing
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta,…
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