(Update: Second outage planned in same area) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power says it plans a 15-minute power interruption late Thursday night for 6,530 customers in northeast Bend to carry out maintenance work – the second such outage affecting the same area in less than two weeks. The interruption will start at approximately 11
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Residents in the Somerset neighborhood southeast of Bend are voicing their concerns Wednesday to Pacific Power about the proposed installation of a 550-kilovolt power line, known as Route A.
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Thanks to alert employees, a fire was kept fairly small and quickly stopped Wednesday morning in a downtown Bend bike and ski shop housed in a more than century-old former church.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly in Crook and Deschutes counties this March and held steady in Jefferson County, but job gains also were recorded in several sectors, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Total nonfarm employment saw slight increases over the month in all Central Oregon counties. Year-over-year Crook
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s gas prices, including in Bend, are declining for the second week in a row at a time of year when prices normally rise, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. The major drivers are four-year lows for crude oil prices and lackluster demand for gas. However, crude prices are moving up again, so
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s a story that’s sure to make you hungry, featuring a ‘modern cowboy steakhouse’ in Bend. And if you’re a Food Network fan, you might recognize some of these names. At Hawkeye and Huckleberry, customers come for the food and drinks but stay for the service and atmosphere. Hawkeye and Huckleberry
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 6.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 17.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 51.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bendable Therapy in Bend has partnered with Enthea to offer the first private insurance coverage for psilocybin services in the state. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, psilocybin is part of a group of drugs called psychedelics which have potential to change a person’s sense of reality. Scientists began studying psilocybin
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek convened Oregon businesses for a roundtable Wednesday to discuss the potential impacts of President Trump’s U.S. tariffs on all countries and territories that went into effect earlier this month, as well as a series of other tariffs his administration has threatened to enact. Following the meeting, Governor Kotek
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Antelope, located in North-Central Oregon, is one of Oregon’s smallest communities. Resident Brandee McNamee says tourism is key to its economic growth.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate rose a bit to 4.6% in March, from 4.5% in February, continuing a gradual rise seen over the past year, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday. Oregon’s 4.6% unemployment rate was the highest since August 2021, when the rate was 4.7%, and slightly higher than during the three
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(Update: New video and reactions) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of Rite Aid pharmacy customers on the south end of Bend got the upsetting news in person or by mail this week: The store at 700 SE Third Street will be closing later this month. “We appreciate your loyalty,” the letters begin. “We’re sorry to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For this month’s Small Business Spotlight, KTVZ is highlighting Bend-based Beardwood Beard Oil, a company specializing in premium beard care products. “We’re both pretty witty and have a good sense of humor. So we’re like, let’s have fun with this,” said Amy Lovlien, the co-owner of Beardwood, in a recent interview with
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Bend, Ore. – April 9, 2025 – Economic Development for Central Oregon announced Wednesday the 2025 Central Oregon Largest Employers List, including breakouts of the top employers in each Central Oregon community. The data, collected by EDCO annually for the past 24 years, is the most comprehensive major employer list in Central Oregon. EDCO’s regional
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is excited to unveil a stunning remodel of its main office in Prineville. Funded through the Travel Oregon Competitive Grants Program, the remodel enhances the facility to enhance the Chamber’s ability to serve residents, visitors, and tourists exploring the area. The
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the stock market in the midst of some tumultuous times, many people are worried about the future of their 401(k) retirement savings. For some guidance, KTVZ News spoke Monday with the CEO of Mid Oregon Credit Union. In an interview, CEO Kevin Cole stressed that this is not a time to
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike Riley, who is stepping down after nearly 17 years with the organization. “Mike’s leadership has been transformative for The Environmental Center,” said Board President Ryan Bellinson. “Under his guidance, the organization has grown tremendously,
Continue Reading CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 21 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. But an industry analyst says it’s quite likely they will be dropping fast, and soon. Prices in Oregon are 23.8 cents per gallon higher than
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Eight months after putting Mt. Bachelor up for sale, POWDR Corp. announced Friday that it has decided to retain the Central Oregon ski and snowboard resort “indefinitely” and will make more improvements.
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With over 430 inches of snowfall this year, KTVZ News takes a look behind the scenes of how Mt. Bachelor maintains their trails for skiers and snowboarders.
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