Oregon lost 6,400 jobs over the past two months; June unemployment rate edges up to 4.9%
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs in June, following a revised loss of 2,100…
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Wahlburgers will be making its Oregon debut at this year’s Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Wahlburgers is coming to the 105th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo this summer, July 30 through Aug. 3. This marks…
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Quiet week at the pumps as summer travel hits high gear; Bend’s average gas price drops a nickel a gallon
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s the heart of the summer driving season, but gas prices are showing little movement, AAA…
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Bend area has experienced 14 recent power outages due to Pacific Power’s ‘enhanced safety settings’ to curb wildfire risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power’s Bend service area has experienced 14 outages since early May due to the use of “enhanced safety settings,” which…
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Sign of the times: Bend’s family-owned M.C. Smith Signs marks a half-century in business
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — M.C. Smith Signs, a trusted name in custom signage and branding solutions, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.…
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A tale of two cities: Bend’s median home sales price drops sharply, while Redmond’s remains relatively stable
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At a time of year when home sales traditionally heat up, Bend’s average sales price dropped nearly $80,000 in June and nearly…
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Once Bend’s Post Office, reservations are open for downtown’s new boutique hotel ahead of fall opening
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new chapter begins for one of Bend’s most storied buildings as the restored Westman boutique hotel opens reservations ahead…
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Oregon to receive up to $10.1 million as part of nationwide settlements with eight more opioid drug-makers
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Thursday approximately $720 million nationwide in settlements with eight drug makers…
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City of Bend chooses Veo as the vendor for its new, permanent bike-share program, rolling out this week
The City of Bend announced Tuesday it’s partnering with Veo, an independent shared mobility company, to bring shared e-bikes to the community. Veo…
Continue Reading Good news travels farther this summer: Oregon, nation’s gas prices still heading lower, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in most states, including Oregon, continue to tick down. Gas prices have been trending lower since late June,…
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Applications open for the 2025 Bend Venture Conference
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for companies looking to compete in the 2025 Bend Venture Conference (BVC). The event will take place…
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Bend Police, Deschutes DA’s Office seek applicants for grants to help fight organized retail theft
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Police Department, in partnership with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, said…
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BLM offering for sale up to 54 million board feet of timber in Western Oregon this month
(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management said Tuesday it will offer several timber sales in July,…
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Intel to lay off nearly 530 workers in Oregon, starting this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Intel Corp. will begin laying off approximately 529 people at four Oregon campuses starting next Tuesday, July 15,…
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Long-time Bend Mexican restaurant Longboard Louie’s set to close later this month as owner retires
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A favorite Bend restaurant serving up healthy Mexican food with a Mayan-Hawaiian twist for some 25 years is closing its doors.…
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OSU-Cascades puts Graduate & Research Center up for sale for $8.2 million, will consolidate Bend campus operations
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Planners at Oregon State University-Cascades said Monday they are seeking to sell the Graduate &…
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Powell Butte community meeting planned with PacifiCorp on proposed transmission line
(Update: Adding video) POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Board of Commissioners have invited representatives from PacifiCorp to…
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Bend has the No. 1 job market in the country, according to a study by SmartAsset
NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Bend’s job market leads the country, according to a new data-driven study of nearly 350 U.S. cities by the financial technology…
Continue Reading Gas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July holiday; Bend’s average drops 8 cents a gallon in a week, AAA reports
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are easing ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Oregon and most other states…
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‘Stay legal’: Fireworks company’s national safety expert advises Central Oregonians how to minimize fire risk
We spoke with TNT Fireworks’ National Safety Expert, James Fuller, who is also a former firefighter. “Stay legal. That’s our number one message to…
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