Breaking down a new state law that increases insurance transparency in Oregon
(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly…
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Local chambers of commerce and EDCO launch Regional Business Alliance, explain its purpose ahead of summit
Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced…
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‘Cool Keeper’: Pacific Power offers customers credit to add device that briefly turns off A/C if grid needs help
Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use…
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Jackstraw Apartments open next to Bend’s Box Factory
(Update: Apartments opened)BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new apartment complex has opened its doors right next to the Box Factory, right by the Old Mill.…
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Oregon announces 2026 health insurance rates, warns of possible sharp hikes in premiums, out-of-pocket costs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Wednesday it has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small…
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EDCO names five ‘Growth Stage’ finalists for 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025…
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Governor Kotek just directed state agencies to speed up renewable energy siting; here’s why
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek signed an executive Monday that she said is aimed at accelerating the pace of Oregon’s renewable wind and…
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‘It’s really something’: National Women in Roofing’s local council gifts new roof to Redmond veteran
The National Women in Roofing’s Central Oregon council marked their “Raise the Roof” event by giving a local veteran a brand new…
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‘It’s the Wild West’: Another Medicare Advantage provider pulls out of local market, leaving only one – maybe
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Citing “significant industry challenges,” Providence Health Plan will no longer offer its Medicare Advantage supplemental…
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Oregon adds oral nicotine tax to fund wildfire prevention and recovery; local lawmaker was behind the move
After being passed by the Oregon Legislature with bipartisan support earlier this summer, a tax on oral nicotine in House Bill 3940 has now taken…
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Oregon sets maximum rent hikes for 2026 – but it’s no longer just one number
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 – but it’s…
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More major health plans could leave St. Charles network soon, if talks don’t reach a deal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One week after St. Charles Health System said it reached contract agreements with two insurance providers, Aetna and Cigna,…
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Welcome sign of the season: The first snow of fall dusts Mt. Bachelor
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday night brought the first snow of the season to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, a timely…
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President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices, including ‘TrumpRx’ website
By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration has reached a deal with Pfizer…
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Project progress seen at two familiar Bend River Promenade spots along Third Street
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two high-profile projects at the Bend River Promenade along Third Street are showing signs of progress. This the former site of…
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El Sancho on Bend’s Westside to become ‘Runaround Sue’ BBQ restaurant
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In an exclusive interview with KTVZ News, the owner of El Sancho taco shop laid out his plan to create a restaurant he’s wanted…
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This year’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in Oregon’ contest is down to eight finalists – and two are Central Oregon products
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The first round of voting in the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Oregon contest concluded Monday, narrowing the list of finalists to…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates are still rising, amid a mix of job gains and losses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in August, with rates increasing in…
Continue Reading BREAKING NEWS: St. Charles reaches contract deals with Cigna and Aetna; both insurers will now stay in-network
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it has reached contract agreements with two insurance providers – Aetna and Cigna -…
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Relief at the pump: Oregon, Bend gas prices fall after weeks of sharp rises fueled by pipeline outage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are retreating as operations of the Olympic Pipeline resume, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported…
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