‘I think it’s a great product’: Redmond cuts the ribbon on NOVA Apartments, former downtown motel now workforce housing
A former motel in downtown Redmond has been revamped into much-needed affordable workforce…
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TikTok makes app unavailable for U.S. users ahead of ban
By Megan Lebowitz and Ben Goggin WASHINGTON — TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a…
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‘It’s a whole community I’m losing access to’: Redmond business owner fears loss of platform if TikTok is banned
(Update: Adding video, comments from business owner Denise English) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Denise English owns the Sacred Lotus Apothecary, a small…
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Oregon DMV launches express kiosks at nine Fred Meyer stores, including Bend’s
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in…
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Pahlisch Homes drops appeal of Bend’s new tree preservation rules; both developer and city speak of ‘balance’ going forward
Pahlisch Homes, one of the region’s largest developers, said Thursday it has dropped its state appeal of the city of Bend’s revised tree preservation…
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On fifth day of historic health care workers strike, Providence signals it’s ready to negotiate at all eight hospitals
By  Jamie Parfitt, KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On the fifth day of a historic health care workers strike impacting Providence facilities in…
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Burgerville update: Popular Portland fast-food chain still plans to come to Bend – but not at spot it listed by mistake
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A much-anticipated addition to Bend’s fast-food scene is clearly still planning to come to the High Desert soon, though…
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Film on Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy to debut to sold-out Tower Theatre; group ski in his honor planned Thursday
(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to…
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‘The industry is growing’: Central Oregon businesses serving up non-alcoholic options for Dry January
The new year brings a fresh opportunity to focus on health, and for many, that means taking part in Dry January by going alcohol-free for the…
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Portland-area Providence strike begins: Nearly 5,000 health care workers, including doctors and nurses, hit picket lines
A long-anticipated health care workers strike began early Friday morning across 14 Providence facilities after Providence Health and the Oregon…
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Rising oil prices fuel C.O. gas price rise as new year begins
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are ticking up on the High Desert and elsewhere in the first days of 2025. The major driver is a rally in crude…
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Trump urges Supreme Court to hit pause on a law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. next month
By Daniel Barnes and Raquel Coronell Uribe President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to pause…
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Mazama Energy receives $20 million Dept. of Energy grant to test super-hot rock geothermal system at Newberry Volcano
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes, it’s now leading the way in geothermal energy innovation.…
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Bend Chamber receives $20,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support Workforce Housing Initiative
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce a recent grant from Wells Fargo to support planning efforts for the Workforce Housing…
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Big Lots closing in Bend as company fails to find buyer, many local employees soon without a job
(Updating with breaking news video from 5PM KTVZ broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An email from Big Lots’ CEO sent to employees around the country,…
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Oregon PUC cuts Pacific Power’s Jan. 1 rate hike request by nearly half – but residential rates still set to jump nearly 10%
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled Thursday in rate hike request by Pacific Power, approving an overall increase for all…
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New partnership seeking ‘bold solutions’ to C. Oregon’s housing crisis grows to 20 members, plans Jan. 13 workshop
 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced Thursday that it has expanded its diverse coalition membership, with “20 members…
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Caldera High School’s Makerspace Lab receives SELCO Credit Union’s $15,000 ‘Classroom Makeover’ grant
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community Credit Union’s…
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Senators announce nearly $450K in FAA funding for new 10-unit hangar at Prineville Airport
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton’s Eastern Oregon Regional…
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Oregon gains 5,100 jobs in November; unemployment rate holds in narrow range
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs in November, following a revised increase of 3,500…
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