Closer proximity to cannabis retail stores linked with more cannabis use but less drinking
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A statewide study of more than 60,000 adult Oregonians shows that living near cannabis retail stores is associated with…
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Exclusive: Crews race the clock as Elmer’s moves into former Shari’s site in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — We’re just weeks away from Oregon’s own Elmer’s Restaurant opening its newest location in Bend—and KTVZ got an exclusive…
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Sweet music: Bend’s Breedlove Guitars is donating 75 guitars to six area middle and high schools
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend guitar manufacturer Breedlove Guitars will donate 75 guitars to middle and high schools throughout the Bend-La Pine School…
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Governor Kotek signs economic cooperation, trade agreement between Oregon and the United Kingdom
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday with the United Kingdom to deepen economic…
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Triple your impact: Pacific Power will match your contribution to the Oregon Energy Fund 2-for-1
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power said Wednesday it’s making it easy to help your neighbors and their families stay warm this season. For…
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Aerospace manufacturer coming to La Pine, promoting growth and development in southern Deschutes County
After 25 years in Wilsonville, Western Metrology is making a big move to Central Oregon — bringing aerospace manufacturing to La Pine for the first…
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Oregon agency offers advice as National Flood Insurance Program paused due to federal government shutdown
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is alerting consumers that the National Flood Insurance Program is currently…
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Oregon gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since last spring, pacing the nation, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is down to its cheapest price since April, while the national average…
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New round of cultural funding aims to boost arts and education programs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for the Deschutes Cultural Coalition’s 2026 Cultural Grants, which support arts, heritage, and…
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Two Central Oregon schools are in the running for SELCO Credit Union classroom makeovers; public gets to vote for a week
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union is once again inviting Oregonians to vote for their favorite classroom makeover project…
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Oregon, Crook County officials warn the public about phishing scams involving project permit payments
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Building Codes Division and Crook County warned the public Friday of a phishing scam targeting people awaiting…
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Meet Baobao: Central Oregon’s first robot server rolls into Bend restaurant
Jia Asian Street Kitchen in southwest Bend has introduced a robot server, the first of its kind in Central Oregon. Her name is Baobao, and she’s…
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SNAP reductions hit Bend families as a local shop steps up to help
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — A Bend bagel shop is offering comfort and community during tough times with a “Breakfast for Dinner” event aimed at helping…
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Form Pilates opening in December at Discovery Corner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new Pilates studio, Form Pilates, is scheduled to open in December at Discovery Corner in Discovery West. The studio will be…
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Zamp Solar to close Bend manufacturing facility as it shifts production out of Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Zamp Solar’s Bend manufacturing facility is set to close in early November as part of a companywide consolidation effort aimed…
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Cascade Natural Gas customers will see their bills drop this week, but it could be hard to spot
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Public Utility Commission has approved a small reduction in rates for Cascade Natural Gas customers that goes into…
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Boeing just reported another massive loss. It still might be its best week in more than six years
By Chris Isidore, CNN (CNN) — Boeing reported yet another massive quarterly loss Wednesday. It could still be an extremely good week to be…
Continue Reading Less pain at the pump: Oregon’s latest gas price drop is among the nation’s biggest, AAA says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon average for a gallon of regular gas is back below $4 a gallon for the first time since early September, when the…
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As AI sends power demand soaring, Newberry Volcano geothermal project reports hottest-ever temperature breakthrough
La PINE, Ore, (KTVZ) — Developers of an advanced geothermal energy system on the flanks of Newberry Volcano east of La Pine reported a major…
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Sunriver Brewing Co. to permanently close Galveston Avenue location in Bend in November
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Brewing Co. has announced the final day for its Galveston Avenue pub in Bend. On November 1st, the last customers will…
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