Wyden joins legislation to protect tenants at risk of eviction
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he is co-sponsoring legislation to empower tenants and help support housing security…
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Pacific Power prepares for summer heat, urges customers to conserve energy during peak usage periods
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon heads into the first heat wave of the season this week, Pacific Power is encouraging customers to prepare for…
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Gov. Kotek orders water testing, independent analysis after Crook County residents claim contamination by gravel mine
Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to develop a water testing plan and have an independent analysis performed as residents of over 40…
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Wyden presses UnitedHealth Group over billing backlog after pathology group raises concerns at Redmond town hall
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Acting on concerns raised at last week’s Redmond town hall, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded Tuesday that UnitedHealth Group…
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City of Bend formally receives $5 million HUD grant to boost its affordable housing efforts
Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced last week that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is awarding the city of Bend…
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AdvenChair, Wanderlust Tours team up for AdvenTours, accessible guided outings in special Central Oregon places
KTVZ, Ore. (KTVZ) — What do you get when you combine AdvenChair, developer of the world’s most durable all-terrain wheelchair, with Wanderlust…
Continue ReadingBoeing agrees to buy Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety
By David Goldman and Chris Isidore, CNN New York (CNN) — Boeing has agreed to buy Spirit Aerosystems, one of its major suppliers and…
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Black Butte Ranch responds to abuse lawsuit by 9 former employees, urges workers to come forward with such issues
One day after nine former Black Butte Ranch employees filed a $13.5 million civil lawsuit against the resort and a 77-year-old fired server, alleging…
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Even before Darlene 3 Fire, La Pine residents saw up to a 60% jump in home insurance premiums due to wildfire risk
In the weeks and months before the threat posed by the Darlene 3 Fire, residents in La Pine were noticing another increase in home insurance, as…
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Senator Wyden visits Bend company, talks about tax relief bill to ease small-business burden
Senator Ron Wyden, in Central Oregon for two town halls on Thursday, also visited a Bend business, Onboard Dynamics, hurt by recent tax code changes…
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Pacific Power receives Emergency Response Award for power shutoff, restoration amid N. California wildfire threat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – PacifiCorp received the Emergency Response Award from Edison Electric Institute this week in recognition of the company’s…
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Now, it’s official: Bend’s new, larger Costco on north side of town is set to open in October
A Costco official earlier this year told Bend’s Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association the company was shooting for a late August opening of its new,…
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Oregon Dept. of Agriculture recruiting for 9 commodity commissioner openings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks applicants to fill nine commissioner seats on seven of the state’s agricultural…
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‘It really is a privilege to be on this project’: St. Charles breaks ground on 53,000-square-foot Redmond Cancer Center
Seeking cancer treatment for many Central Oregonians will get easier in the future, with a major new facility coming to Redmond.…
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Brush fire east of Redmond prompts Pacific Power to conduct emergency power shut-off to over 10,000 customers
A brush fire that Redmond firefighters stopped at about an acre just east of the city Tuesday evening prompted Pacific Power to enact an emergency,…
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Mid Oregon Credit Union again named tops in Oregon on Forbes list
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mid Oregon Credit Union was named the #1 Credit Union in Oregon for the second consecutive year by Forbes and research firm,…
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Central Oregon’s unemployment rates held steady in May, while job numbers rose
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates remained unchanged in Central Oregon over the month of May, the Oregon Employment…
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Bend Venture Conference returns October 17-18; company applications open through August 9
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Each fall, hundreds of entrepreneurs and investors from around the country descend on Bend for a two-day celebration of…
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‘Y’all have one of the best amphitheaters in the country’: Star Jordan Davis shares his excitement about Hayden Homes venue
It’s not just the weather that is heating up in Bend as summer officially begins. So is the concert season, with a string of big acts set to perform…
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‘Uncharted territory:’ C.O. home sale prices tied to changing economy; appraiser, Realtor look at the post-pandemic trends
– While Bend’s average home sales price rose $46,000 to over $750,000 in May, the number of home sales dropped from 162 to 128. Redmond home sales…
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