Nome Italiano on Bend’s Westside closes its doors
(Updating with new details and video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Italian restaurant Nome Italiano announced on its website Monday that it is officially…
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‘Free beef!’ is back: Now it’s a contest by Abby’s Legendary Pizza in Prineville and Ericksons Thriftway
Say the words “free beef!” to long-time Central Oregonians, and many will well remember the yearly promotional event and ad campaign by Les…
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Wyden co-sponsors legislation to keep some of ski areas’ annual fees with local national forests
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden announced Monday he is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that would let national forests retain a portion…
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Problem Solvers: Uncovering XLNT Automotive’s troubles, Investigation reveals series of customer complaints and legal disputes
Redmond Business Owner Responds to Customer Complaints Editor’s Note: This article has updated to include an interview with XLNT Automotive owner…
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Longtime Bend real estate broker Sandy Garner receives C.O. Builder’s Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate, a real estate agency, announced Wednesday that its founder, Sandy Garner, who retired in…
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Umpqua Bank’s 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive raises $340,000 for shelters, organizations
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Umpqua Bank announced Tuesday that its 2024 Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $343,966, for a grand total…
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‘I think it’s very exciting’: Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon offers brain surgery for pets
A dog is living a healthier life, thanks to a local veterinary brain surgery. The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon is offering…
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SELCO Community Credit Union to accept applications for expanded scholarship program
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union will begin accepting applications on Saturday, Feb. 1 from eligible students interested in…
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RootedHomes will open lottery this spring for Rooted at 19th housing in NW Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes said Tuesday it’s excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery, located at 345…
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Central Oregon jobless rates hold steady as 2024 comes to a close; employment levels rose over the year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued to hold steady in December, showing little to no change…
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Two added showings of new film honoring Bill Healy nearly sold out; Healy Foundation donates $100,000 to MBSEF
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and…
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Report: Oregon lost 3,700 jobs in December – the same number that it gained in November
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase of…
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Mid Oregon opens new corporate headquarters and eighth branch in Bend’s Old Mill District
(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Thursday the opening of its new corporate…
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‘Much better schedule options’: Alaska Airlines increasing to three daily Redmond-Portland flights May 15th
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just two months after restoring daily flights between Redmond and Portland, Alaska Airlines confirmed Wednesday it will be…
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New Oregon law clears thousands of past residential evictions from people’s records
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s state courts cleared about 47,000 residential evictions from people’s records in mid-December, as required by a…
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Soaring cost of crude oil fuels price jumps at the gas pumps in C.O. and across Oregon, U.S., AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The price of crude oil jumped to $80 a barrel last week, and that’s pushing pump prices higher in 45 states, including…
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‘I think it’s a great product’: Redmond cuts the ribbon on NOVA Apartments, former downtown motel now workforce housing
A former motel in downtown Redmond has been revamped into much-needed affordable workforce…
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TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
By Megan Lebowitz and Ben Goggin WASHINGTON — TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a…
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‘It’s a whole community I’m losing access to’: Redmond business owner fears loss of platform if TikTok is banned
(Update: Adding video, comments from business owner Denise English) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Denise English owns the Sacred Lotus Apothecary, a small…
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Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in…
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