Three of Oregon’s Democrats in Congress were sharply critical of the tariffs President Trump announced Wednesday involving countries around the world, with Senator Ron Wyden calling them “economic poison.”
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By Rob Wile NBC News WASHINGTON (NBC) — President Donald Trump announced plans Wednesday to impose an across-the-board 10% tariff on all U.S. trading partners — as well as higher duties for dozens of other countries — as he pledged to embark on the biggest reorganization of global trade relations since World War II. Speaking from
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw little change in Central Oregon this February, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Total nonfarm employment increased across all three counties over the month, while Crook County was the only one to experience a decline in nonfarm employment over the year. Here’s the full report from
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nearly 1.2 million Oregonians have already filed their state personal income tax returns this year. But with just two weeks before taxes are due, on Tuesday, April 15, more than 1 million Oregonians have yet to submit their tax year 2024 returns, the Oregon Department of Revenue said Tuesday. “Taxpayers are
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Gas prices are rising in most states as April begins due to seasonal factors. And the West Coast is also impacted by ongoing refinery issues in California, making prices climb more rapidly in this region, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Pump prices typically increase this time of year due to refinery maintenance
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes is excited to announce the opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery. This unique opportunity allows income-qualified homebuyers to own a desirable and sustainable home in Redmond at below-market rates. The lottery will be open to the public from Monday, March 31st through May 15th. “With the launch of
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A new analysis conducted for the city of Bend shows planning for growth in sectors like health care and biotech-related fields will be critical in supporting Bend’s economy over the next 20 years.
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The Oregon Legislature is expected to advance two bills this week that could provide electric utilities with a financial safety net and some level of protection from bankruptcy-inducing lawsuits if their equipment starts a catastrophic fire.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Senators Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) and Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) said Friday they have issued a joint letter to several major insurance providers—including State Farm, Allstate, and Liberty Mutual—calling for an immediate pause on non-renewals and policy cancellations of homeowners insurance based on the use of internal proprietary wildfire risk maps. The letter urges a moratorium
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News learned Thursday that the former site of Bend’s Costco Wholesale store at the Forum Shopping Center is available for lease. The locations along U.S. Highway 20 on Bend’s Eastside is listed on the Commercial Realty Advisors Northwest website. It’s more than 150,000 square feet on about 12 acres, and
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By Alex Jensen, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Bend-based Crux Fermentation Project will close its Portland pub this weekend after nearly two years in operation. The brewery announced via social media on Tuesday that it’s closing the pub in Southeast Portland. The last day of service will be Sunday, March 30. “After almost 2 years, we have
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Six community projects that range from new, lighted pickleball courts to creating new downhill mountain bike trails for riders of all abilities will receive more than half a million dollars in grants from the 2025 Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend project that funnels money from a lodging tax paid by visitors directly to local organizations.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Oregon joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over a conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. “We’re sending a clear
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With summer wildfire season just around the corner, it’s important for both sellers and buyers to consider steps to fireproof a property.
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Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.5% in February and 4.4% in January, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in February of 2024, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednesday.
Continue Reading By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek’s office has heard from thousands of Oregonians concerned with utility rate increases that have gone up for most by about 50% in the last five years. Kotek detailed this and her own concerns in a March 20 letter to the three governor-appointed chairs
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CINCINATTI (CNBC) — U.S. grocery chain Kroger countersued Albertsons on Tuesday, escalating a legal battle between the companies following the collapse of their proposed $25 billion merger in December. Albertsons terminated the merger immediately after courts blocked it and sued Kroger, alleging a breach of contract that led to the deal falling apart. The formal termination ended a two-year effort by the grocery chains
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After a few quiet weeks at the pumps, gas prices are springing up, driven by the annual switch to summer-blend fuel, which is more expensive to produce, AAA Oregon-Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s AAA’s full weekly report: The rising gas prices are seasonal and occur every year. For now, the higher prices
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(Update: adding video, FedEx customer said “it’s disappointing”) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has learned the large FedEx Ship Center in northeast Bend will be closing soon. A company representative told us Monday employees were notified of the impending closure of the Northeast Jamison Street facility several months ago and were offered help to
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(Update: Adding video) SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 26-year-old Sisters man was arrested early Saturday morning after a series of reported break-ins at businesses along Rail Way in Sisters, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an alarm and report of broken glass at the Mainline Station, located at 1001 Rail Way,
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