Bend Chamber names Sara Odendahl as interim CEO
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Sara Odendahl as the Interim CEO. Sara is the Chamber’s Director of…
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With sledgehammers swinging, the $180 million Redmond Municipal Airport terminal expansion gets underway
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sledgehammers were the tool of the day Wednesday as the Redmond Municipal Airport officially broke ground, demolition-style,…
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Oregon’s unemployment rate edges up to 4.7% in May, as state sees 1,400-job decline
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.8% in May and 4.7% in April, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in May 2024, the state Employment…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union ranks No. 1 in Oregon on Forbes List for third straight year
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union has once again been recognized as the #1 Credit Union in Oregon, earning this honor for the third…
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Oregon’s gas prices rising as Israel-Iran attacks cause crude oil prices to spike; Bend’s price unchanged in past week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are climbing in most states, including Oregon, because of the attacks between Israel and Iran, AAA Oregon/Idaho…
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Small Business Spotlight: Tumalo Coffeehouse celebrates 10 years in business
TUMALO, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Tumalo Coffeehouse as it celebrates 10 years in business the…
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Sony’s Bend Studio Lays Off 40 Employees, About 30% of Workforce, According to Report
Update: SIE provided this statement to KTVZ News regarding the reduction in workforce at Sony’s Bend Studio.”Earlier this year, Bend Studio wrapped…
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Central Oregon Pacific Power customers advised of wildfire ‘safety settings’ that could bring more, longer outages
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power customers in areas of Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville have been placed on the utility’s “enhanced safety…
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ODOT, OSP team up to pull 122 unsafe truckers off the road for bypassing open weigh stations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Transportation Commerce and Compliance Division, with support from Oregon State Police, ticketed 122…
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Just in time for Father’s Day, Right at Home Central Oregon, a father-son duo who turned their passion for senior care into a business
BEND, Ore. [KTVZ] — With Father’s Day this Sunday, we have a heartwarming story from Bend that celebrates family—both at home and at work. …
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State Senator Broadman proposes legalizing small Kei trucks in Oregon; national group disputes safety concerns
Sen. Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) introduced legislation Wednesday to legalize the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon, calling them an…
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Oregon environmental groups applaud updated state law eliminating plastic film bags at grocery checkout
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 551, which will eliminate all bags made of plastic film at…
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Over 60 Grocery Outlet locations across Oregon sued for alleged deceptive pricing
Grocery Outlet, which calls itself the ‘Bargain Market’, is alleged to be without true bargains, according to three Oregon consumers who filed a…
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Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt to open new store soon by Bend Costco, marking 15 years in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Cuppa Yo Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt proudly celebrated 15 years of serving up joy, community, and customizable frozen treats,…
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OSU-Cascades contributed nearly $90 million to the region in 2024, economic impact report finds
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new study shows that Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89.9 million in economic impact to the Central Oregon…
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Creativity on display: OSU-Cascades showcases Outdoor Products students’ final projects
Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public…
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Burgerville is set to open its new Bend location on June 23rd
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’ve known it was in the works for quite a while, but it all became official Tuesday: Burgerville, which calls itself “the…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging lower as June begins, even as crude oil prices are climbing, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The…
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U.S. pending home sales lag as prices, interest rates rise
Pending home sales lag in April, as prices and mortgage rates go…
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‘Above-average season’: Looking back at Mt. Bachelor’s 2024-25 ski season
Ski season has wrapped up at Mt. Bachelor, and the resort says it was one to…
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