As Central Oregonians gear up for holiday gatherings, many are facing tighter budgets. And as the cost of groceries — especially meat — continues to climb, many are forced to rethink what will be on the table this year.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to ease in Oregon and most states, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday, but a recent California refinery fire could send them the other direction locally. Here’s this week’s gas prices report from AAA Oregon/Idaho:Cheaper winter-blend gas and relatively low crude oil prices are putting downward pressure on pump prices.
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(update: adding video, comments) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new state law, House Bill 2563, requires both home and auto insurance companies to clearly explain to policyholders why their premiums are increasing. The change highlights increasing concern from both regulators and consumers over rising premiums and the unclear reasons behind those price hikes. Insurers must
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Update: Adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Wednesday the official launch of the Regional Business Alliance, a collaborative initiative uniting business voices across Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. The RBA will serve as a unified advocate for pro-business policies, infrastructure investment,
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power just introduced Cool Keeper, a demand-response program that optimizes electricity use on hot summer days, installing a device that can cycle off air conditioning for a brief time to help “rebalance” the electrical grid. It says the goal is “helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable
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(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. The mixed-use complex will feature businesses on the first floor and more than 300 apartments for rent. Businesses moving in the ground floor include: Sisters Coffee Company, Drybar and a
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation said Wednesday it has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review timeline. Here’s the full announcement from the state agency: Five insurers – Moda, Bridgespan, PacificSource, Providence, and Regence –
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced Monday the five Growth Stage finalists who will compete at the 2025 Bend Venture Conference, taking place October 16–17 at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. In just a few days, these exceptional finalists will take to the main stage. The Growth Stage competition
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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 solar project development before the clock runs out on critical federal clean energy tax credits. Here’s the news release from the governor’s office on Executive Order 25-25 and its goals:
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The National Women in Roofing’s Central Oregon council marked their “Raise the Roof” event by giving a local veteran a brand new roof.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Citing “significant industry challenges,” Providence Health Plan will no longer offer its Medicare Advantage supplemental plan to Deschutes County residents as of Jan. 1, leaving just one provider, PacificSource – if it can reach a contract agreement with St. Charles Health System. KTVZ News reported earlier this week that PacificSource just
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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 effect.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s Department of Administrative Services published Tuesday the maximum rent increases allowed by law for 2026 – but it’s no longer one flat percentage figure, due to a change in state law. For rental facilities that are 15 years or older and have 30 or fewer units/spaces, the maximum rent increase is 9.5%.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One week after St. Charles Health System said it reached contract agreements with two insurance providers, Aetna and Cigna, comes word that talks with several other insurers are still ongoing. One company, PacificSource, just warned their Medicare Advantage patients they could go out of network on Jan. 1. A PacificSource Medicare
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Tuesday night brought the first snow of the season to the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, a timely reminder that winter is around the corner, the resort says. Coincidentally, Tuesday is the last day to lock in a Kids Ski Free pass, Outplay 365 pass, and get a bonus fifth day on
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By Berkeley Lovelace Jr. WASHINGTON (NBC News) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration has reached a deal with Pfizer for it to voluntarily sell its drugs at lower prices to Medicaid patients. As part of the deal, Trump said, Pfizer will sell some of its drugs on a new “direct to consumer” website
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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 Deschutes Junction is being cleared to make way for a new AutoZone. Meanwhile, less than a block away, the former Shari’s Restaurant sign has come down as renovation work ramps
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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 to make happen for a long time. At the end of October, the El Sancho location on Galveston Avenue will close its doors. When it reopens, it
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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 eight – two of them from Central Oregon. Voting began two weeks ago with 16 finalists representing a wide variety of products manufactured throughout the state, from Pendleton to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in August, with rates increasing in Jefferson and Crook County, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the full report for the Bend Metro Area and all three counties: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties): The Bend MSA gained 550
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