Tea and art lounge opens in Downtown Bend, blending creativity and calm
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tea and Art Lounge has opened in downtown Bend, offering a combination of local beverages and accessible art projects. The…
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Developer Taylor Brooks sells lot at Bend’s Juniper Ridge to Central Oregon Irrigation District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks recently announced that it has sold Lot 5 of the Cooley Road Industrial Lots subdivision…
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SuperDeluxe in Bend suddenly shuts down operations
(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its…
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Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A leading Oregon business group is urging Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers to act…
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Spring Break revitalizes Sisters economy after slow winter season
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon…
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One Big Beautiful Bill: Tech giants and Live Nation save billions in taxes despite high profits
An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses.…
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Apply now: Board of Directors vacancies at Prineville-Crook County Chamber
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for two upcoming vacancies on its board of…
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There’s Good News: Elk Vintage to open first brick-and-mortar store in Bend’s Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Elk Vintage, a locally owned boutique, is set to open its first permanent storefront in Bend’s Old Mill District this spring.…
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High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing
The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon has broken ground on a $40 million expansion project, which will add a new wing to the museum and feature new…
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Downtown Bend men’s clothing retailer REVOLVR is expanding to a second location, in the Old Mill District
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A well-known name in downtown Bend’s retail scene is expanding to the Old Mill District. REVOLVR, the boutique men’s…
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There’s Good News: Meta awards EDCO $50K grant to boost rural entrepreneurship in rural counties
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon received a $50,000 grant from Meta today to launch a project aimed at…
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New library opens in Bend, draws crowds on first day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the…
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Oregon sees 95 cent increase in gas prices from last month, impacts expected beyond the pump
Gas prices in Oregon have risen 95 cents in the past month due to global tensions, seasonal switch to summer-blend gasoline, and higher demand,…
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Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food,…
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Gas prices are skyrocketing – but Oregon actually had one of the nation’s smallest increases at the pump last week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Anyone who drives knows all too well the local impacts of crude oil prices that have skyrocketed following the strikes on…
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RootedHomes opens applications for Redmond affordable homeownership community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero…
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Terranaut Beer earns national acclaim as a top new brewery by USA Today
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Terranaut Beer, a northeast Bend brewery that opened less than two years ago, has been named one of USA Today’s 10Best…
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Conflict impact: Oregon gas prices surge past $4 a gallon mark, up 25 cents in a week, GasBuddy says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gas prices in Oregon have risen 25.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.11 a gallon on Monday,…
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Oregon Legislature votes to round pennies for cash purchases after lack of federal guidance
Oregonians who pay in cash could pay a couple cents more or less under a bill headed to Gov. Tina…
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Oregon lawmakers increase lodging tax to boost wildlife funding
By Alex Brown, Stateline SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have voted to increase the state’s lodging tax in order to help fund wildlife…
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