Sisters Habitat for Humanity receives $10,000 grant from WaFd Bank
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Sisters branch of Habitat for Humanity recently received a $10,000 grant from Washington Federal Foundation, the…
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No March Madness at the gas pumps: Oregon’s average price dips a penny a gallon, while Bend’s rises 3.4 cents
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s been another quiet week for gas prices as most states, including Oregon, are seeing minimal changes at the pumps, even…
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Students become gardeners at Bear Creek Elementary, thanks to project funded by credit union grant
Thanks to a $2,000 community builder award from OnPoint Community Credit Union, Bear Creek Elementary has started an environmental learning project.…
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IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal announce extension of Olympic media rights agreement until 2036
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have agreed on a new groundbreaking partnership for the new digital era, taking…
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Sunriver Brewing details plans for new pub at SW Redmond mixed-use development
unriver Brewing Company released more details Friday about its plans to open its first Redmond location, at a new mixed-use development near…
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Rising demand seen for local farms’ eggs amid nationwide supply challenges, soaring prices
The cost of eggs jumped 10.4% in February from the previous month and are nearly 60% more expensive than a year ago, according to The Associated…
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Group protesting DOGE outside of Tesla dealership in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– You might have seen this on your drive home Tuesday. A protest popped up outside the Tesla dealership in Bend. People were on the…
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Vietnamese restaurant coming to Bend’s Old Mill District this spring, taking Mill Works Pub’s spot
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Southeast Asian cuisine is coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. Pho 88, which will offer…
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Local group fails to make Mt. Bachelor bid by deadline but still hopes to play role in its future
The community group that formed in an attempt to bid for and acquire the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort has acknowledged they were unable to submit a bid…
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Oregon gas prices easing as crude oil prices fall; AAA reports; Bend drops a nickel a gallon
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices continue to tick down, thanks in part to lower crude oil prices which have posted seven consecutive weeks of…
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Central Oregon loses 1,300 jobs as 2025 begins, but January unemployment rates hold steady
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon unemployment rates were unchanged in January, though the region saw a 1,300-job reduction as 2025 began, the…
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Oregon Senate unanimously passes Bend Sen. Broadman’s bill aimed at spurring homebuilding
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) let groups of property owners share in the cost of infrastructure development collectively,…
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Deschutes County, Hooker Creek hit impasse in talks to purchase new landfill site east of Bend
(Update: Added video) Commissioners will review and consider their options next week BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Eight months of negotiations to acquire…
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Mt. Bachelor proposes improvements to Northwest Express lift; Forest Service reviewing plans, seeks comments
(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mt. Bachelor is seeking U.S. Forest Service approval of a future modernization of its Northwest Express…
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Small Business Spotlight: Spiral Wax Company
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s no secret that Central Oregon is a haven for snow-sport enthusiasts. With Mount Bachelor right in our backyard, you’ll…
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Soul Bella Boutique celebrates one year in downtown Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– A downtown Bend clothing store is celebrating one year in business and wants to invite you to join them. Soul Bella Boutique…
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As tariffs take effect, how will Central Oregon businesses, customers see the impacts?
The recent tariffs enacted by President Trump are causing price increases on certain imported liquors, including tequila and Canadian whiskeys.…
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Pacific Power awards $925K in electric mobility grants, several to Central Oregon organizations
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and…
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NBC News’ award-winning journalist Tom Llamas named the next anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’
(update: adding video) NEW YORK (KTVZ) – NBC News’ award-winning journalist Tom Llamas will become the next anchor and managing editor of NBC…
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Portland’s Amaterra Winery expanding to new location in downtown Bend
Portland’s Amaterra Winery announced Tuesday that it will be opening a second location late this spring on Bond Street in downtown Bend, in the…
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