PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pacific Power has awarded $925,000 to 11 organizations in Oregon for projects that will expand electric mobility and connect people across the state to the cost-saving, clean-air benefits of electric vehicles. The latest round of Electric Mobility Grants will support a variety of initiatives, including the purchase of electric vehicles and
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(update: adding video) NEW YORK (KTVZ) – NBC News’ award-winning journalist Tom Llamas will become the next anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News, beginning this summer, announced Janelle Rodriguez, NBC News Executive Vice President, Programming. He will also retain his role as anchor of Top Story with Tom Llamas on NBC News NOW
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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 former location of Domaine Serene Wine Lounge. Amaterra says the new location will include a tasting room, full-service restaurant and private event spaces. Here’s their news release announcing the expansion: Amaterra Winery Expands
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Pump prices are heading lower in almost all states, including Oregon, this week. However, refinery maintenance season is not over yet, so gas prices will likely rise in the coming weeks, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Also, the Trump Administration tariffs went into effect early Tuesday, and some regions may see impacts
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(update: adding video) VANCOUVER, Wash. (KTVZ) — Burgerville, which says it’s the Pacific Northwest’s premium fast-food chain known for its fresh, locally sourced, and sustainably-focused menu, announced long-awaited plans Monday to open a new location in Bend later this year. A lease has been signed for 612 SE Third Street, where Del Taco recently closed.
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News told you recently about the sudden closure of Nome Italiano, on Bend’s Westside. Friday came word that an Indian cuisine restaurant will be taking its place this spring. Here’s Friday’s full announcement from Compass Commercial:Authentic Indian Restaurant Moving into Former Nome Location Bend is gearing up
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Turtle Island Coffee Company is closing down their shop in downtown Bend. With a post on Instagram on Thursday, the company mentioned their gratitude to the community for their support. They also went on to say their mission was to provide a safe space for marginalized individuals to feel
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Egg prices are skyrocketing to all-time highs, due in large part to an outbreak of avian flu. This has been afflicting egg-laying hens in the US since 2022.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of its online grant applications. The completed application is due by Friday, April 11, at 5 pm. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during
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(update: adding video and additional information from meeting) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Redmond City Council held the first of several public hearings to consider three ordinances related to marijuana dispensaries. The first proposed measure includes ordinance #2025-02, enacting a 3% sales tax on marijuana products. The second ordinance is establishing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ went to Joann Fabrics in Bend on Tuesday and saw first-hand how the news of the chain’s closure was hitting Central Oregon. Customers told KTVZ News the line stretched around the store to the back of the building; some customers were waiting up to 40 minutes to enter. It was
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– After 15 years of serving the Bend community, C.E. Lovejoys is closing it’s doors. They left with a sign on the door thanking the community for 15 wonderful years. The owners told KTVZ News they are retiring and hope a new grocery store will take it’s place.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Building Codes Division has adopted new residential code provisions that will allow the construction of attached stacked two-family dwellings (such as duplexes) under the residential specialty code, the division announced late last week. Here’s the full announcement: This innovative code change will allow stacked duplexes to take advantage of
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By Luisa Anderson, Alex Jensen, KGW PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Unionized nurses at eight Providence hospitals around Oregon have voted to ratify their contract, ending their historic strike on Monday. The two sides reached a tentative agreement on Friday. The deadline to vote on the contract was 4 p.m. on Monday. Nearly 5,000 Providence nurses voted overwhelmingly to
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(Update: Adding Reaction Video) By Rob Wile, NBC News NEW YORK (KTVZ) — Fabrics outlet Joann will shutter all of its approximately 800 locations after failing to find a buyer who would keep its stores open. In a statement, the company said it would commence nationwide going-out-of-business sales as a stipulation of the group that won
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(Update: Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday that its integration with The Center Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Care, approved by state regulators last year, is officially complete, helping to secure and stabilize access to orthopedic, neurosurgical, physical and rehabilitation medicine throughout Central Oregon. The Center is now part of St.
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(Update: Added video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Skjersaa Group is mourning the loss of its founder, Terry Skjersaa, and his wife, Renee, who were beloved figures in the Central Oregon community. The couple’s passing has left a profound impact on the local real estate industry and the community at large. Jason Boone, a longtime
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Riverside Animal Hospital on NW Olney Avenue in downtown Bend requested and received support from its clients who attended Wednesday evening’s City Council meeting to oppose one part of an ongoing city construction project.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Plans for a new food truck lot on Taft Avenue off Third Street have begun. KTVZ News obtained plans from the City of Bend showing a new development behind Pinky G’s Pizzeria. The Tafthouse would turn a once-family home into a bar with outdoor seating and five food carts. KTVZ News asked
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The popular Podski food truck, Americana, is set to open a full-service location in downtown Bend. There is no official opening date set, but KTVZ News will continue to follow this development.
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