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Downtown Bend Visitor Center receives ‘sensory-inclusive’ certification, offering calm, supportive space

April 1, 2026 4:54 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Visit Bend said Wednesday it has partnered with KultureCity, a national nonprofit advancing sensory accessibility and inclusion, to become a certified “Sensory Inclusive” organization at its downtown visitor center. The organization said that means the Bend Visitor Center is better prepared to serve people with sensory sensitivities and invisible disabilities, including autism,

Oregon adds 2,000 jobs to begin 2026, but 5.2% unemployment rate remains above U.S. figure

April 1, 2026 1:49 pm Barney Lerten

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in January and 5.3%, as revised, in December, the Oregon Employment Department reported Wednsday. That’s higher than the U.S. unemployment rate, which was 4.3% in January and 4.4% in December. Here’s the full report from the agency on where jobs were gained or lost as 2026

Pacific Power, PGE get state OK to raise residential rates again now for 1.5 million Oregon customers

March 31, 2026 11:10 am Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The 1.5 million Oregon households who receive electric service through Pacific Power or Portland General Electric will pay more this year. The state’s Public Utility Commission — a three-person governor-appointed group charged with regulating the rates of privately owned electric and gas utilities in Oregon —

Tea and art lounge opens in Downtown Bend, blending creativity and calm

March 30, 2026 6:54 pm Campbell Porter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Tea and Art Lounge has opened in downtown Bend, offering a combination of local beverages and accessible art projects. The new business is located on Bond Street next to Deschutes Brewery. The lounge specializes in “bite-sized” art projects designed to be completed in a short amount of time, such as

Developer Taylor Brooks sells lot at Bend’s Juniper Ridge to Central Oregon Irrigation District

March 27, 2026 11:58 am Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Real estate developer Taylor Brooks recently announced that it has sold Lot 5 of the Cooley Road Industrial Lots subdivision at Juniper Ridge to the Central Oregon Irrigation District. The 5.72-acre lot is south of Cooley Road and includes a portion of COID’s main canal. The sale price for the parcel was not disclosed.

SuperDeluxe in Bend suddenly shuts down operations

March 26, 2026 7:01 pm Triton Notary, Harley Coldiron

(Update: adding more background information on SuperDeluxe, and its bankruptcy). BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — SuperDeluxe has officially closed its drive-thru restaurant in Bend, Ore. The closure marks the end of the brand’s presence in Central Oregon, leaving the chain with operations only in the Portland metro area. The restaurant, which opened its Bend location in

Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort

March 26, 2026 6:13 pm Oregon Capital Chronicle

By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — A leading Oregon business group is urging Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers to act with greater ambition if they want to attract businesses into the state and reignite the state’s economy. In a letter last week to the governor’s economic prosperity council, the Oregon Business Council called upon

Spring Break revitalizes Sisters economy after slow winter season

March 26, 2026 11:17 am Kelsey Merison

SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spring break is breathing new life into the local economy in Sisters, as families and travelers flock to Central Oregon following a slower-than-usual winter season. Across the state, many schools are out for Spring Break, and the influx of visitors is already making an impact—especially for small businesses that rely on

One Big Beautiful Bill: Tech giants and Live Nation save billions in taxes despite high profits

March 24, 2026 12:56 pm Harley Coldiron

An OSU accounting professor says it’s too soon to tell whether recent tax cuts have translated into more investment in employees or businesses. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Tesla collectively received $51 billion in federal tax breaks in 2025. During the same period, Live Nation paid zero U.S. federal income tax despite

Apply now: Board of Directors vacancies at Prineville-Crook County Chamber

March 24, 2026 11:01 am KTVZ

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is seeking candidates for two upcoming vacancies on its board of directors. Members in good standing must submit their candidacy forms to the chamber office by Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The board of directors consists of nine total members, seven of whom

There’s Good News: Elk Vintage to open first brick-and-mortar store in Bend’s Old Mill District

March 24, 2026 8:43 am Kelsey Merison

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. Owners Jeni Gallacher and Andria Hattenhauer will move the business into the historic Little Red Shed with a grand opening scheduled for May 1st. The 400-square-foot building is the oldest

High Desert Museum strengthens role as regional hub with $40 million expansion, adding new wing

March 19, 2026 10:55 am Claire Elmer

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 classrooms, expanded gallery space, and new event and gathering spaces for the community.

Downtown Bend men’s clothing retailer REVOLVR is expanding to a second location, in the Old Mill District

March 18, 2026 11:47 am Barney Lerten

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 clothing retailer that has operated a successful store in downtown Bend since 2015, will open a second Bend location in the Old Mill District this spring, the Old Mill District announced. The new shop

There’s Good News: Meta awards EDCO $50K grant to boost rural entrepreneurship in rural counties

March 17, 2026 12:45 pm Campbell Porter

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Economic Development for Central Oregon received a $50,000 grant from Meta today to launch a project aimed at strengthening rural entrepreneurship in Crook and Jefferson counties. The initiative, titled Crook & Jefferson Innovate, will focus on expanding economic opportunities for approximately 51,000 residents in the region. The funding, provided by the

New library opens in Bend, draws crowds on first day

May 11, 2026 6:59 pm Campbell Porter, Tracee Tuesday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The new Deschutes Public Library, central branch, opened its doors Monday, drawing large crowds eager to explore the long-anticipated community space on Bend’s south end. Located on 27th Street, the three-story library spans 100,000 square feet, offering expansive seating areas, public art displays and room for more than 165,000 books, with

Oregon sees 95 cent increase in gas prices from last month, impacts expected beyond the pump

March 16, 2026 12:31 am Claire Elmer, Tracee Tuesday

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, causing families to adjust their spending habits and potentially impacting the cost of everyday goods.

Creating pathways to success: Heart of Oregon Corps receives boost from O’Reilly Automotive Foundation

March 10, 2026 4:08 pm Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – From building affordable homes to mitigating wildfire risks to providing local childcare and distributing fresh food, youth ages 16 to 24 are getting a chance to earn money, improve their communities, and build their resumes. Now, the organization that makes it possible, Heart of Oregon Corps, is getting help to provide those programs, thanks to a $25,000 grant

Gas prices are skyrocketing – but Oregon actually had one of the nation’s smallest increases at the pump last week

March 10, 2026 11:58 am Barney Lerten

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Anyone who drives knows all too well the local impacts of crude oil prices that have skyrocketed following the strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, and the stalling of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Add in the normal seasonal factors are also putting upward pressure on pump

RootedHomes opens applications for Redmond affordable homeownership community

March 9, 2026 3:51 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero homeownership community at 1699 West Antler Avenue in Redmond. The Antler Campus is the second RootedHomes community in Redmond. Recognizing the need for both affordable and mid-market housing in Central Oregon, RootedHomes said it has developed this community for families

Terranaut Beer earns national acclaim as a top new brewery by USA Today

March 9, 2026 5:42 pm Harley Coldiron

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 “Best New Breweries” in the United States, putting Central Oregon’s newest taproom on a national stage. The recognition comes through USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which highlight standout new

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