Oregon governor forms new committee to advise on massive data center growth
Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the…
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AAA: Oregon gas prices stay ‘calm,’ though Bend’s edged upward last week
PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or…
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Dudley’s Bookshop to open second location in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location this spring, coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. It will be the Old Mill’s…
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Oregon bill would require home insurers to consider owners’ wildfire prevention efforts
Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s…
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BendFilm executive director departs; new leadership team announced
(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director…
Continue Reading Oregon and U.S. gas prices fall to lowest levels in nearly five years – but AAA says that could change soon
PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular gas has been stable over the past week, and the Oregon average continues to fall. In fact,…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates rise; here’s the sectors where jobs were gained or lost
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are up year-over-year in all three Central Oregon counties, the Oregon Employment…
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New year brings Redmond’s first marijuana dispensary; second coming soon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond’s first-ever marijuana dispensary has opened its doors. Oregrown is a well-known dispensary with over a decade of…
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Serán Bioscience holds topping-out ceremony for new NE Bend manufacturing facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Serán Bioscience, LLC, in collaboration with leading developer and design-builder Mortenson, hosted a topping-out ceremony…
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Oregon’s jobless rate held steady at 5.2% in November, state says in report delayed by shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in November, the Oregon Employment Department said Wednesday, releasing the…
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“Tons of people”: Downtown Bend sees holiday rush despite delayed ski season
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Holiday decorations line the streets of downtown Bend as shoppers move in and out of stores during the final days of the season.…
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COIC welcomes Sean Keithly as new community and economic development director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is welcoming Sean Keithly as its new community and economic development…
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‘Skiers and riders are in for a treat’: Mt. Bachelor ‘elated’ by lots of long-awaited snow due this week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After a late start to winter and weeks of tantalizing and teasing storms that brought some, but not a lot of snow to the slopes…
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As new year begins, AAA says Oregon and Washington see the largest gas price declines in the nation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s another week of declines at the gas pumps as 2026 begins, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Gas prices continue to…
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Redmond Municipal Airport searching for interested local businesses for food, retail, and vending concessions
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, January 2nd, the Redmond Municipal Airport announced it is currently seeking interested businesses for…
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THUMP X BACKPORCH: Two big Central Oregon coffee names announce merger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters will soon join forces. The companies announced they will merge in 2026. Thump says…
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‘Holiday Dough’ delivers: Mid Oregon Credit Union members pitch in help area food banks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Though the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union said Friday that its 2025 Holiday Dough…
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Heavy lift: Massive, aging turbine shutoff valve replaced at Round Butte hydro dam; two more to go in complex project
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Portland General Electric and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs said Thursday they are undertaking a complex project…
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Oregon expects to add 141,000 jobs by 2034, a 6% rise; here’s what categories are expected to lead the way
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department projected Thursday that Oregon’s total employment will grow by 141,000 jobs, or 6% in the…
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Mountain View Community Development receives $3 million grant for 75-unit Redmond supportive housing village
(Update: Video Added) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mountain View Community Development said Tuesday it’s learned it will receive a $3…
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