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Lack of snow delays Mt. Bachelor opening at least a week; resort ‘optimistic’ snow will come soon

November 16, 2021 8:30 pm KTVZ News Partners

Staff at Mt. Bachelor are actively training for ski season, but they’ll have at least an extra week to…

Jon Stark named interim CEO of Economic Development for C.O.; Roger Lee ending 22-year role

November 17, 2021 2:51 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Economic Development for Central Oregon Board of Directors’ Executive Committee announced Wednesday the appointment of Jon Stark as interim…

Oregon DEQ approves ‘Clean Trucks Rule’ to propel shift to zero-emissions electric vehicles

November 17, 2021 2:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved two new rules Wednesday that officials said will reduce pollution on roadways and protect the…

CEO of Bend company gaining national recognition

November 17, 2021 11:43 am KTVZ - News Team

A magazine called the CEO Publication is publishing a profile of Steve Elwell, CEO of a Bend business that makes specialized phone and tablet cases…

Prineville woman among 24 entrepreneurs chosen for Farm2Food accelerator program

November 17, 2021 10:18 am KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the selection…

Hayden Homes Amphitheater: Bend homebuilder new title sponsor of Old Mill riverfront venue

November 16, 2021 10:53 am KTVZ News Partners

Live Nation announced Tuesday that local area partner Hayden Homes will be the new name-in-title sponsor of Bend’s 20-year-old, popular Old Mill…

Oregon jobless rate falls to 4.4% in October, lowest since ‘pandemic recession’ hit

November 16, 2021 10:24 am KTVZ News Partners

Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in October, down from 4.7% in September, “an unusually low unemployment rate” matched or exceeded only…

State plans to pause new emergency rental aid applications Dec. 1, as all federal funds allocated

November 12, 2021 10:57 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Housing and Community Services said Friday it estimates that nearly all the $289 million in federal emergency rental assistance allocated by…

‘Real, real tough’: C.O. farmers, ranchers share struggles, issues with Reps. Bentz, Feenstra

November 12, 2021 11:56 am KTVZ

Central Oregon farmers and ranchers met Friday with Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and fellow freshman Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, to share their…

Redmond Economic Development awards first annual THRIVE Award to ‘Redmond Rallies’

November 12, 2021 1:01 pm KTVZ News Partners

Redmond Economic Development, Inc. is pleased to announce the first annual THRIVE award winner, Redmond Rallies, a COVID-19 relief initiative…

Sisters company among 14 across Oregon recognized for hiring veterans

November 10, 2021 10:25 pm KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Fourteen Oregon companies that work with the Oregon Employment Department are being recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor…

Oregon sues opioid maker, accusing firm of deceptive marketing, misrepresenting risks

November 10, 2021 10:05 pm KTVZ News Partners

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit Wednesday against opioid manufacturer Endo Health Solutions and Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,…

Job fair to fill 25 Mt. Bachelor positions planned at Sun Country Tours in Bend

November 10, 2021 11:37 am KTVZ

Mt. Bachelor is just over two weeks from opening its 63rd winter season, but they still have dozens of jobs to fill before opening…

Rising number of Central Oregonians fed up with FedEx late deliveries

November 9, 2021 11:38 am KTVZ

With the holiday season right around the corner, people are increasingly concerned about their FedEx…

La Pine couple latest victims of ‘house for rent’ scam

November 9, 2021 11:53 am KTVZ

Kevin and Jennifer Hagan of La Pine were enjoying their Oregon coast vacation — until they were told their home had been listed on Craigslist for…

Bend-Redmond home sales slow as autumn arrives, but listings also fall; prices hold near records

November 8, 2021 2:34 pm KTVZ News Partners

The number of Bend and Redmond home sales dropped as fall arrived, which is fairly typical. But the number of active listings also declined, making…

Hackers have breached organizations in defense and other sensitive sectors, security firm says

November 7, 2021 11:58 pm CNN Newsource

By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Suspected foreign hackers have breached nine organizations in the defense, energy, health care, technology and education sectors…