Willamette Valley Vineyards has brought its special winery experience to Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Willamette Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a fertile triangular region spanning more than 100 miles long…
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COCC’s Business Center launching new four-week training in IT essentials
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to Central Oregon’s growing demand for skilled IT professionals, the Center for Business, Industry, and…
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‘It means a lot to us’: Fifteen new businesses have opened in downtown Redmond this year
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency says 15 new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened downtown since the beginning of…
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Bend Brewfest, C.O.’s largest craft beer festival, returns to Hayden Homes Amphitheater next fall
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Here’s an early Christmas gift for craft beer lovers in Central Oregon and beyond. The Bend Brewfest is set to return to the…
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C.O. radio group Backyard Media falls victim to cyberterrorists, says no to their demands
For the past couple of weeks, fans of several Central Oregon radio stations may have heard a slight difference in programming. That’s because…
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Oregon’s average gas price dips below $4/gallon for the first time since April, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers continue to enjoy savings at the pumps with gas prices moving lower in most states. The Oregon average has dipped…
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Downtown Bend shoppers, visitors can use new city system that tells you where, how many parking spots are available
(Update: Adding video, comments from city official KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for holiday shopping, the City of Bend is…
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On split vote, Bend advisory panel recommends city code changes to spare more big trees during development
On a split vote Tuesday, Bend’s Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee recommended to city councilors several changes to the city’s development…
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Redmond’s first indoor year-round pickleball club now open, blocks away from airport
The Premier Pickleball Club says they’re thrilled to announce the opening of their state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility in the heart of…
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Maragas Winery partners with NeighborImpact to raise funds for Central Oregon’s food bank, as region’s need soars
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over a decade, Maragas Winery has been raising food and money for NeighborImpact during their holiday season events.…
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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal that may attract regulator scrutiny
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash…
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Oregon agency seeks info about unlicensed insurance producer accused of misappropriating premiums
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is seeking information from anyone who has had insurance dealings with Joshua M.…
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Wyden, Blumenauer introduce legislation to support US kombucha industry
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senate Finance Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee,…
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Upcoming C.O. event puts spotlight on construction industry worker safety and health, offers training
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A two-day training conference in Central Oregon will offer multiple training opportunities for workers in the residential,…
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Bend Airport business owners warn new city rules could shut their doors; city agrees to revisit proposed regulations
Some Bend Municipal Airport tenants are warning that the city’s proposed update to rules and regulations for airport tenants could cause some local…
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With big snowstorm on the way, Mt. Bachelor announces plans to open for the season on Saturday
There’s still some sparse slopes and green, un-snow-covered trees in view on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor. But a big snowstorm due in coming days…
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Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals launches 2024 YP Passport sales
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals (YP) Program, sponsored by US Bank, has launched YP Passport sales for the 2024…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture leads trade mission to Singapore, Taiwan
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Department of Agriculture Assistant Director Jonathan Sandau and five agricultural companies from around the state…
Continue Reading Oregon gas prices still falling; average drops close to $4/gallon, GasBuddy reports
(Update: Adding KTVZ.COM Poll) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week,…
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Sisters Bakery hopes to keep up with high demand with new bread production facility
Sisters Bakery has been around since 1981, and is now expanding to meet high demand for its tasty breads.…
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