Elevation Bend rebrand launches alongside new weekly farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new weekly farmers market opened today at Elevation Bend, formerly known as Bend Factory Stores. The market, which wraps…
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Meta cutting 66 jobs in Prineville as contract ends, says most workers may be rehired
(Update: Adding more information from Meta on the new vendor and the rehiring process.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contractor working with Meta…
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Sunriver Resort’s food & wine festival returns with month-long celebration
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, announced the return of its Food & Wine Festival, a month-long…
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Bend Factory Stores announces rebrand, new farmers market
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Factory Stores is rebranding as Elevation Bend, with a grand unveiling and the launch of the Elevation Farmers Market…
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Sold-out Bend event brings women together to build, lead, and connect in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 200 women gathered at Tetherow Resort in Bend last night for a sold-out Deschutes Women in Business event. The…
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Hayden Homes launches ‘Give As You Go Fund,’ pledges $25 million to charitable causes by 2030
UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to…
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Oregon governor signs housing bills addressing affordability, urban growth boundaries
Six new Oregon housing laws aim to make it easier for cities and developers to build housing and prioritize affordable housing for families and older…
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Central Oregon’s unemployment rates hold steady in February, despite fewer job gains than normal
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from January to February, holding steady in…
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AAA: Gas prices ease for now, but rising crude oil prices may curb relief for Oregon drivers
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Most states, including Oregon, are seeing stable or falling gas prices this week. But crude oil prices are rising again,…
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New rankings out: St. Charles still region’s largest private employer, grew workforce by nearly 7% in past year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon released on Thursday the 2026 Central Oregon Largest Employers…
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Longtime spice shop in Bend’s Old Mill District to get a new name, with ‘same great spices, people’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime specialty store in Bend’s Old Mill District is getting a new name. But those involved say the spices, the people…
Continue Reading Oregon’s jobless rate holds steady at 5.2% in February, despite losing 5,400 jobs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in February, although the state’s workforce dropped by 5,400 jobs, the state…
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UPDATE: Former Shilo Inn in Bend Under Contract to be Sold
(Update: adding information on sale requirements and pending status) BEND, ORE. (KTVZ) — The former Shilo Inn in Bend is now pending sale as part of…
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RootedHomes selling new, affordable homes in NW Redmond, hosting open houses; will take part in Earth Day Fair
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes, a Bend-based nonprofit, is offering new, permanently affordable homeownership opportunities in northwest…
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Party on: Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan festival marks season’s end – with lots of new snow as a parting gift
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) — The countdown is on, as RendezVan returns to Mt. Bachelor this Thursday, bringing what the resort calls “the ultimate…
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Oregon again leads argument against President Trump’s tariffs
Like a child trying to find ways around a parent’s “no,” President Donald Trump is still trying to find ways to justify his tariffs after the…
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Goodwill’s new Bend center to provide free skills training and job placement
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new superstore and community training center in north Bend today. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler cut the ribbon before the first…
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Governor signs bill to help Oregon farm stands flourish; chief sponsor Breese-Iverson celebrates improvements
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek joined Oregon farmers, advocates, and legislators at Topaz Farms on Sauvie Island on Wednesday to…
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Grand opening of new Redmond Tractor Supply store features free treats and adoptable dogs
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tractor Supply Company will celebrate the grand opening of its new Redmond location with a family-friendly event this…
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Destination Redmond launches new brand toolkit to help local businesses succeed
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Destination Redmond says it’s making it easier for local service and hospitality businesses to get more visitors through the…
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