Beaver Coach Sales hosts Boys & Girls Club of Bend for #WorkforceWednesday program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â Beaver Coach Sales, locally owned and operated RV dealership, proudly welcomed a group of children from the Boys & Girls…
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EDCO announces new Bend Venture Conference partnership, 8 New Economy Track semifinalists
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon is excited to announce the eight semifinalist companies advancing in the New Economy…
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Oregon Consumer Justice rolls out new educational tools, legal help for consumers
Oregon Consumer Justice recently announced new resources for consumers to protect themselves from scams and schemes, take legal action and find…
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Businesses, groups join Pahlisch Homes in challenge to Bend tree code; mayor defends ‘reasonable, balanced’ rules
A group of organizations and businesses announced Wednesday they have joined in a legal action by Pahlisch Homes to require the City of Bend to pause…
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4,500 Portland-area Fred Meyer workers go on strike, with union claiming unfair labor practices
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ)— Thousands of Portland-area Fred Meyer employees went on strike Wednesday morning at stores around the metro area, KGW…
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HP wins $50 million in federal CHIPS Act funding to expand semiconductor work in Corvallis
Jamie Parfitt, Pat Dooris, KGW CORVALLIS, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Hewlett Packard’s longtime facility in Corvallis is set to receive both state and…
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Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers traveling the state to meet with workers; Sept. 18 stop in Bend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Representatives from the Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers will be traveling throughout Oregon to meet with workers to help…
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Coasters, posters and TALK, to prevent partner violence: 15 restaurants, bars have joined Saving Grace in new program
Saving Grace recently launched a new violence prevention partner program. The nonprofit, Saving Grace, supports survivors of sexual assault,…
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Bend Chamber launches low-interest loan program to spur workforce housing development
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is holding a media event Thursday to showcase the next phase of its Workforce Housing Initiative and celebrate…
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‘Frustrated:’ Jefferson County government agencies, large and small, facing impact from PGE tax overpayment
Jefferson County officials met Friday with officials from dozens of taxing districts, from the library to cities and fire districts, to discuss a…
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Oregon coast lawmaker plans to introduce ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill in 2025 legislative session
LINCOLN CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon state Senator Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City)Â announced Monday that he has submitted the legislative concept for…
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EDCO welcomes Brenna Fulks as new Jefferson County director
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –  Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) is excited to announce the appointment of Brenna Fulks as the new Jefferson…
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Oregon gas prices have dropped about 6 cents a gallon in past week, nearly $1 from a year ago
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to…
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Kroger and Albertsons hope to merge but must face a skeptical US government in court first
AP Business Writer The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court. On one side are supermarket chains Kroger and…
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Oregon among 8 states joining in federal lawsuit against AI rental property management software business RealPage
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined the US Department of Justice Friday in an antitrust enforcement action against…
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Before big crowd, La Pine Planning Commission approves disputed Habitat for Humanity townhome project
A standing-room-only, overflow crowd attended a La Pine Planning Commission hearing Wednesday night, many to voice opposition to Habitat for Humanity…
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POWDR puts Mt. Bachelor, two other resorts up for sale, is selling 2 Vermont ski areas to local investor group
(Update: Adding POWDR statement) Resort official says no immediate impact; co. seeks to ‘balance ski business with new ventures’ BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) –…
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Deschutes County commissioners uphold denial of Juniper Preserve psilocybin center in a familiar 2-1 vote
Deschutes County commissioners voted 2-1 Wednesday to uphold a hearings officer’s decision and reject a proposed psilocybin treatment facility at…
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Paint it black? OSU scientists study impact of painting wind turbine black, to curb bird collisions
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by…
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‘I just feel like we’re getting pushed around’: Renters of 30 duplexes in NE Bend given 90 days to move out
A neighborhood of 30 rental duplexes off Dean Swift Road and Nate’s Place in northeast Bend are being sold by developers. The current renters…
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