BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After experiencing its snowiest November since 1998, Mt. Bachelor will commence daily operations on Friday under sunny skies, with expanded terrain for the public to enjoy over the holiday weekend. There will be about 950 acres of open terrain, 34 groomed trails and additional terrain park offerings in the resort’s Woodward
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Thanksgiving, Diversified Heating and Cooling is giving back to the community by providing a deserving family in need with a state-of-the-art heat pump. The giveaway reflects the company’s dedication to supporting local families and ensuring homes are warm, comfortable, and energy-efficient during the holiday season. “As a family-owned business, we understand
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heading into the holiday season, Pacific Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as utility representatives. This activity tends to increase during this time of year. Customers can protect themselves from these types of schemes by being aware of the following facts: Scammers will often
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PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) – Gas prices are edging up in about half of all states, including Oregon, ahead of Thanksgiving, AAA Oregon/Idaho said Tuesday. But drivers will still pay the cheapest prices for gas over the Thanksgiving holiday since 2020. A jump in crude oil prices has put some upward pressure on pump prices, and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) recently completed a $163 million bond sale to finance first-time homebuyer loans through its Flex Lending program, which now offers two new loan products: FirstHome and NextStep. “FirstHome and NextStep continue OHCS’ mission of increasing access to stable housing by establishing more pathways to
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(Adding video, new pubs include British theme and fire pit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – New pubs, Cassity’s and The Commonwealth Pub, have arrived in Bend, serving up libations and hearty meals. Bend, known for its vibrant craft beer scene, has added two new pubs to its growing roster on the west side of town. Both
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(Update: Adding video, comments from visitors, residents and businesses) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Businesses in Bend’s Old Mill District are seeing an influx of customers this holiday. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, stores are already offering holiday shopping deals. “The whole store is 30% off, right now,” J. Jill’s Store Manager Kat Meza said Monday. “We have a great
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Small Business Development Center at Central Oregon Community College and the Bend Chamber of Commerce said Friday they are honored to host U.S. Small Business Administration Portland District Director Martin Golden for a visit to downtown Bend next Monday and Tuesday, ahead of Small Business Saturday. This special visit from
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – AAA projects 79.9 million Americans (23.6% of the population) will travel 50 miles or more from home for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 2.1% from 2023. This year is the busiest ever for Thanksgiving travel, exceeding pre-pandemic numbers, the organization said Monday. About 1.1 million Oregonians will head over the river and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) from seasonal to year-round daily flights, officials announced Thursday. “This change reflects the strong business demand and airline’s commitment to smaller communities like Redmond, ensuring vital air service for Central Oregon residents and businesses,”
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Madras said Thursday it’s proud to announce the grand opening of Initiative Brewing, an exciting addition to our community and the culmination of the largest funded project to date by the Madras Redevelopment Commission (MRC). Initiative Brewing’s opening marks the successful realization of a longstanding goal to bring
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Staff, councilors seek to assure the goal is not to put housing on existing parks BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After diving deep into complex land-use laws and hearing much impassioned testimony, Bend city councilors voted 5-1 Wednesday night to adopt development code changes to clarify the rules and reflect recent state land-use laws aimed at
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(Update: Adding video, comments from staff) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new type of housing development is coming to northeast Bend, employing a design called Twinhomes. Hiatus Homes, which says it’s “known for its sustainable and innovative housing solutions,” announced upcoming groundbreaking on their latest development – Hiatus Ninth, consisting of nine Twinhomes. They feature a 1 bedroom,
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bureau of Land Management announced Wednesday it is temporarily setting aside about 4,037 acres of public lands associated with the proposed Expedition Solar Project south of Redmond. This means that the lands, located about seven miles south of Redmond off Morrill Road, will be withdrawn from the public land laws for two
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Ground will be broken soon for another new hotel near Bend’s Old Mill District, one of several new Cambria Hotels recently opening or being built by Choice Hotels International around the country.
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Gas prices continue to edge lower, and the national and Oregon averages for regular gas have fallen to their lowest prices of the year so far, AAA Oregon/Idaho said Tuesday. Meanwhile, the national average is poised to dip below $3 a gallon for the first time since May 2021.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s total nonfarm employment increased year-over-year across all three Central Oregon counties, while the seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained stable in October, showing little to no change, the Oregon Employment Department said Tuesday. Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased marginally over the month of October and is now
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and the Madras Redevelopment Commission are thrilled to congratulate The Spot on its grand opening Thursday night. This exciting new venue marks a vibrant addition to our community, offering a dynamic space for food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of Madras. Located at 225 S. 5th
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The owner of a Prineville car dealership is under fire after claims he’s scammed several clients selling their vehicles.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a person linked to a previously reported outbreak affecting some 150,000 birds at a commercial poultry operation in Clackamas County. Health officials are not providing additional details about the individual or naming the operation, and
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