BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services said Thursday it has launched self-service express kiosks in Fred Meyer stores in nine cities, including Bend giving customers one more way to renew vehicle registration beyond a DMV field office, mail or online at DMV2U. Oregon DMV Express Kiosks are now available in Beaverton, Bend, Eugene,
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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 code and will instead focus on collaboration “to achieve a balanced approach” toward protecting trees while not creating new obstacles to badly needed housing.
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By Jamie Parfitt, KGW.com PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On the fifth day of a historic health care workers strike impacting Providence facilities in Oregon, the hospital system signaled that it is now prepared to resume negotiations at all eight of its hospitals. The strike, which includes physicians as well as nurses and other health care workers, impacts
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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 Burgerville withdrew from its location map Tuesday an apparently incorrect location in southeast Bend. KTVZ reported nearly a year ago that Burgerville had confirmed it was scouting locations in Bend as part
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(Update: adding video from 5PM broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) and Mt. Bachelor are proud to jointly present a special celebration of Bill Healy, the visionary founder of Mt. Bachelor, whose determination transformed Central Oregon’s skiing community. In honor of what would have been Healy’s 100th birthday year,
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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 month.
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A long-anticipated health care workers strike began early Friday morning across 14 Providence facilities after Providence Health and the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) failed to reach an agreement in contract negotiations.
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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 oil prices, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Here’s their weekly report: While the national average for regular gas came close to $3 a gallon in late 2024,
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By Daniel Barnes and Raquel Coronell Uribe President-elect Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. on Jan. 19 if the app is not sold by its Chinese parent company. The court is due to hear arguments in the case on Jan. 10.“President Trump takes no position on
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is not just known for its breathtaking landscapes, it’s now leading the way in geothermal energy innovation. Mazama Energy, Inc. said Friday it has received a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to demonstrate a first-of-its-kind super-hot rock enhanced geothermal system on the western flank of
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce a recent grant from Wells Fargo to support planning efforts for the Workforce Housing Initiative. The funding, totaling $20,000, will be used to support the Bend Chamber’s work to develop and launch a revolving loan program offering low interest, short term loans to developers
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(Updating with breaking news video from 5PM KTVZ broadcast) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An email from Big Lots’ CEO sent to employees around the country, including more than 20+ team members in Bend, learned they will soon be out of job as the discount retailer announced they will close all of their remaining locations. NewsChannel
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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission ruled Thursday in rate hike request by Pacific Power, approving an overall increase for all customer types about 8.5 percent Jan. 1 – about half what they sought. But residential customers still will see their bills jump by nearly 10 percent. In its initial general rate case
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Partners for Affordable Housing announced Thursday that it has expanded its diverse coalition membership, with “20 members now united behind a mission to develop and advocate for bold solutions that increase housing supply and lower housing costs across Central Oregon,” the organization said. Here’s the full announcement: The advocacy coalition is unique
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Makerspace Lab at Caldera High School in Bend is one of three statewide recipients of SELCO Community Credit Union’s regional Classroom Makeover program. The three winners—one each from Central and Eastern Oregon, Northwestern Oregon, and Southwestern Oregon—will receive as much as $15,000 apiece to transform their learning spaces. Selected from
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Wednesday that the Prineville Airport and Pendleton’s Eastern Oregon Regional Airport received a combined $1,329,000 in federal funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure and safety improvements. “Oregon’s regional airports serve as vital hubs for our communities – supporting local businesses, connecting travelers to
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs in November, following a revised increase of 3,500 jobs in October, the state Employment Department reported Wednesday as the state’s jobless rate continued to hold in a narrow range. Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in November and 4.0% in October and has
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The city of Prineville is seeing an increase in EV chargers, with several grant-funded charging stations popping up around town over the past few years.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Howard Friedman, CCIM, recently presented a $2,500.00 check from the National Association of Realtors to Gwenn Wysling, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Inn homeless shelter in Bend and Redmond. Friedman, a Principal Broker with Compass Commercial Real Estate in Bend, Oregon, was recently named one of five honorable mentions, along with
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced Monday a $3.5 million settlement with Camping World, a national dealer of recreational vehicles, with multiple locations in Oregon. This result resolves a multi-year consumer protection investigation by the Oregon Department of Justice Civil Recovery Section. “The settlement orders Camping World to return $3 million in refunds to affected
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