BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Tuesday it has reached contract agreements with two insurance providers – Aetna and Cigna – that it said address concerns about denials, inefficiencies and administrative burden and will allow patients using those insurance plans to remain in-network for elective services at St. Charles facilities. St. Charles
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are retreating as operations of the Olympic Pipeline resume, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday The major pipeline was down starting about September 2, creating very tight supplies in the region. Wholesale prices for gasoline shot up and consumers were hit with double-digit increases at the pumps.
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(Update: adding video, adding interview with Bend Chamber, City of Bend, and Bend YIMBY) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Bend’s population continues to grow, so does the pressure on housing. Now, officials are turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as one way to help ease the crunch — starting with a library of pre-approved ADU
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The couple behind Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails is expanding its footprint into Bend’s Old Mill District, with a Pacific Northwest-inspired gourmet deli called Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen, which they hope to open before the holidays. Cheri and Steve Helt also opened Bistro 28 at the Athletic Club of Bend, a popular
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By Tim Stelloh and Daniel Arkin Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC’s airwaves on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was pre-empted amid criticism of the host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Dump City Dumplings restaurant on Galveston Avenue in Bend, known for starting as a food cart in downtown Bend, is now renovating to become a pub called The Roundabout Pub. The owners tell KTVZ News they will continue to cook and serve Dump City Dumplings at the bar. Customers can
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Epic Aircraft, designer and manufacturer of the leading single-engine turboprop, announced Friday the delivery of its 100th certified aircraft. The milestone coincides with the company’s 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In, a gathering of Epic Aircraft owners, pilots, and partners in Bend, Epic Aircraft said in Friday’s announcement, which continues below. “Achieving this delivery
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to KTVZ News that it will be leaving the West Coast over a month earlier than planned, leaving customers scrambling for new flights and refunds. “We elected to end our
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In the fall of 2024, KTVZ’s Problem Solvers broke the story of a resident at Aspen Ridge Memory Care facility passing away after being left in the sun on a hot August day. This spawned a multi-part series, investigating claims made by former staff and resident familiy members of alleged abuse and neglect.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate, Central Oregon Community College is staging JobFest events for career-seekers at its Bend and Redmond campuses pm Thursday, Oct. 2 and Tuesday, Oct. 7, respectively, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both dates. These events are free and open to
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University-Cascades students will have new opportunities to gain valuable workplace experience through a new career accelerator program, the school announced Tuesday. OSU-Cascades is one of a handful of universities from around the country selected to participate in the National Work-Integrated Learning Accelerator, which aims to help
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit in August to 5%, despite new data that shows the state’s workforce rising by 7,000 jobs over the past couple of months, the state Employment Department reported. Here’s the full August report from the Oregon Employment Department: In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices in Oregon and Washington are surging due to an outage at the Olympic Pipeline, as well as planned and unplanned maintenance at refineries in Washington and California, but AAA Oregon/Idaho said Tuesday the situation should ease and prices begin falling soon. Here is this week’s AAA Oregon/Idaho gas prices
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Monday it is requesting proposals from qualified parties to analyze permitting processes and recommend best practices. This work is intended to improve housing permit review times in Bend. The Request for Proposals (RFP) opened Monday and closes on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m., according to the
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(Update: Adding video) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management will offer six timber sales in September, totalling 39.7 million board feet to be harvested from 3,470 public acres across western Oregon. Timber produced by these sales will provide critical supplies for construction and other industries, and support jobs across local economies. Here’s the full
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 22.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.23/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 26.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 54.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hayden Homes just received a major national honor. It ranked #3 on Fortune Magazine’s 2025 Best Workplaces in Construction list. It made that list for the 2nd time. The company also ranked #21 on Fortune’s 2025 Best Medium Workplaces list. And, in this year’s Hayden Homes’ Great Place to Work
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A multi-generational family business has made its way to Bend. The Portland-based luxury home appliance company, Basco Appliances, has been doing business in Oregon since 1878. Nearly 150 years ago, PJ Cronin founded the business and over time the company moved into electronics and appliance sales. “We have three locations, all
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared on Facebook that September 14th will be its last day open. In its post, the restaurant shared that, “After almost 6 years of pushing the limit on serving genuine Mexican & Latin recipes, unique
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This Labor Day weekend, smoky skies and air quality advisories in Central Oregon haven’t just been keeping people out of parks and trails — they’re also keeping customers away from food trucks.
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