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 be served as major changes to the block the brewery sits on are about to take place. You might remember our previous reporting on the planned transformation after a local family
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed the long-debated rezoning of 710 acres west of Redmond for 10-acre rural homesites, but the fight still may not be over. The court’s 34-page ruling (see below) affirmed the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals decision to uphold Deschutes County’s approval of the rezoning
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A longtime favorite for breakfast and lunch in downtown Bend is up for sale. The Lemon Tree, located on Northwest Franklin Avenue, has been listed for $500,000, according to an online posting. The listing states that the sale includes the business only and not the building. The lease
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — EquipmentShare, a leading technology-driven equipment rental and solutions provider across the United States, opened its new branch in Redmond Thursday, marking an important milestone in a statewide expansion. Here’s their full announcement news release: The company’s $185 million investment in Oregon is expected to create up to 120 new
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An Oregon delegation led by Governor Tina Kotek departs this week on a trade mission to South Korea and Japan to promote the state’s economic strengths, deepen cultural ties and expand opportunities for trade, investment, and tourism. “Oregon’s prosperity is deeply tied to our connections across the Pacific,” Governor Kotek said
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity announced Thursday it is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon food fans have something new to look forward to—Elmer’s Restaurant is opening its newest location in Bend on Monday, November 24. They also plan to hire for multiple positions, including supervisory roles. The Portland-founded chain, known for its pancakes and hearty breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes, is taking over
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new scent-driven lifestyle brand built around the connection between scent, sound,and memory, is opening its first retail space inside Pac Nor Westy at the Box Factory, the company said Tuesday in a news
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The national average for a gallon of regular gas could soon fall to the $3 mark for the first time since May 2021. The Oregon average is close to dipping below $4 per gallon, though Bend’s has fallen well below that, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s AAA’s full weekly report: Oregon’s
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With unemployment reports paused due to the 3-week-old federal government shutdown, Oregon Employment Department Regional Economist Nicole Ramos instead provided a look Tuesday at how many federal workers there are in the state and in Central Oregon, and their pay. Here’s that report: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suspended the
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State and local leaders gathered Monday in Bend and Sisters to spotlight Central Oregon’s progress toward building more affordable homes as part of an ongoing statewide housing push.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Economic Development for Central Oregon has announced the winners and companies receiving investment at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference, which took place last week at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Here’s Monday’s full news release from EDCO: Now in its 22nd year, the Bend Venture Conference has become one of the
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(Update: Adding video) Cuppa Yo, the beloved Bend-born frozen yogurt brand, is celebrating continued growth with the opening of its newest location on Bend’s north side, right next to the new Costco. The doors opened on Friday, inviting Northsiders to swirl, top, and chill with Cuppa Yo’s signature flavors. Here’s the full news release on the
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(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The manufacturer Daimler Truck, which has a headquarters in Portland and a testing office in Madras, is pushing back against the state’s ambitious clean truck mandate, warning that a lack of infrastructure and sky-high costs could lead to stagnant sales. Oregon’s effort to lead the nation in environmental
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After the recent and sudden closure of Spa W in Bend, many former customers are voicing their frustration with the business. Without the opportunity to redeem gift cards, questions are being asked as to why the cards were recently sold when the business was at risk of quickly closing its door.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman (D,-Bend) announced Tuesday a $4 million state loan guarantee to support the Joule housing development in Bend, a project that will add 134 new multifamily housing units, including income-restricted units for households earning at or below 90 percent of the area median income. “The project aims to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crude oil prices below $60 per barrel and lackluster demand for gas in the U.S. are helping push pump prices lower, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday – and that includes Bend’s prices falling below the $4 mark. Here’s AAA’s weekly gas price report for this week: With the seasonal transition from summer-
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Timbergon Modular says it is launching its newest modular home solutions in Redmond, “designed for flexibility, efficiency, and modern living.” “From ADUs (accessory dwelling units) and multi-family units to resort-style communities, these homes are built off-site for faster construction, less waste, and consistent quality,” the company said in Monday’s
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes has announced the grand opening of its new Support Center in Redmond, marking what it calls “a significant and continued investment in the Redmond community and in the company’s mission to expand affordable homeownership opportunities across the Northwest.” Here’s the rest of the Hayden Homes announcement we received Thursday: The
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Military Department sponsored the 2025 Oregon Labor Summit Friday at the Oregon Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Salem, bringing together service members, educators, industry partners, and community leaders to strengthen connections between military training and civilian workforce opportunities. Here’s the department’s news release on the event: The Labor
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