COCC’s ‘JobFest’ coming to Bend, Redmond campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate, Central Oregon Community College is staging JobFest events for…
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OSU-Cascades is one of eight universities chosen for a national career development pilot program
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades students will have new opportunities to gain valuable workplace…
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Oregon jobless rate inches upward to 5%, despite gain of 7,000 jobs since July
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit in August to 5%, despite new data that shows the state’s workforce rising by 7,000 jobs…
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‘Triple-whammy’: Oregon, Bend gas prices skyrocket due to pipeline outage, refinery issues; AAA says relief in sight
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, as well as planned and unplanned…
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City of Bend seeking analyst as it looks to streamline housing permit review times
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is requesting proposals from qualified parties to analyze permitting processes and recommend…
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BLM’s September timber sales to offer nearly 40 million board feet in Western Oregon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totalling 39.7…
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Surge continues: Oregon gas prices jump 22 cents in past week, average $4.23 a gallon, GasBuddy reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g Monday, according…
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Hayden Homes ranks #3 in Fortune’s 2025 “Best Workplaces in Construction” list
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes just received a major national honor. It ranked #3 on Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Best…
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Multi-generational Oregon family business opens in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco…
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Downtown Redmond’s Carnaval Mexican Grill announces closure after 6 years in business
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared…
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Central Oregon food trucks impacted by poor air quality during Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails —…
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Oregon Gas Prices remain Quiet ahead of Labor Day; Refinery Issues send National Average Higher
Gas prices in Oregon and most other states are showing just small fluctuations as travelers gear up for Labor Day, the last holiday weekend of the…
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Local affordable housing developer RootedHomes expands down payment help for veterans, offers up to $60,000
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a nonprofit developer of affordable housing in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday a…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates inch upward in July amid job losses, echoing statewide picture
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in…
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‘Killer Burger’ opens in Bend, near the city’s new Costco
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — Killer Burger has opened its doors in Bend. The chain started in Portland, but has opened stores all across Oregon. They’ve…
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Bend and Central Oregon again top AAA’s list of favorite Labor Day weekend travel destinations around the Northwest
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been a record-breaking summer travel season, and many will squeeze in one final trip over the Labor Day weekend…
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Super Burrito 3 closes under unusual circumstances
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A secondary location of the popular local restaurant ‘Super Burrito’ appears to be closed. The doors are locked, and the lights…
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Oregon Department of Aviation and Yamaha sign a deal to explore the use of unmanned helicopters to fight wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Department of Aviation said Thursday it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yamaha Motor Corporation,…
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Looking good: National fashion retailer Madewell set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District early next year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — National fashion retailer Madewell is expanding into Central Oregon with a new storefront set to open in Bend’s Old Mill…
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Arnold Irrigation District may be able to deliver water until Sept. 30, but rise in Main Canal piping costs will delay work
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Arnold Irrigation District told patrons Thursday it’s likely they can keep delivering water through at least Sept. 30. But…
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