Oregon’s private-sector job vacancies flattened out in 2025, state says
Oregon private employers reported 58,500 job openings at any given time in 2025, according to new data from the Oregon Employment Department’s Job…
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Secretary of state warns Oregon lawmakers for missing gas tax referendum bill deadline
Democratic lawmakers didn’t meet a recommended Wednesday deadline to pass a law rescheduling a gas tax referendum to May, but they’re still…
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Oregon House passes gun bill bolstering Measure 114 over Republicans’ data privacy concerns
By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon House on Wednesday moved to strengthen some of the nation’s strictest…
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Cascade Natural Gas requests 16 percent rate hike this fall; Oregon PUC seeks public input
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascade Natural Gas has filed a request with the Oregon Public Utility Commission to increase its annual revenue by $16.4…
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More pain at the pump: Oregon gas prices jump again, up nearly 18 cents in past week, 47 cents in a month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s average gas prices have risen 17.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.78 a gallon on Monday, due in…
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There’s Good News: Brand Lab opens in Redmond, specializing in personalized apparel
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brand Lab, a new clothing printing business, opened this month in downtown Redmond. The shop specializes in “single” custom…
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Problem Solvers: Pacific Power invests tens of millions to boost Central Oregon grid amid record growth, need
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is investing tens of millions of dollars into Central Oregon’s electrical grid to support a population that has…
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OnPoint Community Credit Union seeks nominations for 17th annual Prize for Excellence in Education
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — OnPoint Community Credit Union is asking the public to nominate exceptional educators for its 17th annual Prize for…
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Fresh powder alert: Mt. Bachelor set to reopen Northwest Lift before a busy weekend of events; Hoodoo reopens
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor received 17 inches of snow in the past week, and more is on the way, just in time for a variety of special events…
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‘Great first step’: St. Charles needs dozens more medical assistants, so it will pay those seeking certification
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Wednesday it’s offering a new incentive to encourage individuals to become certified medical…
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Governor’s new Prosperity Council visits Redmond’s BASX and Hayden Homes, meets with local business leaders
Update: adding video REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek’s new Prosperity Council traveled to Redmond on Tuesday for their second official…
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Pain at the pump: Oregon’s average gas prices jump nearly 15 cents in a week, over 30 cents in past month
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 14.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60/g Monday, according to…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance makes $25,000 in on-farm efficiency grants to support local agriculture
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance is investing $25,000 in 10 Central Oregon farms this winter through its On-Farm…
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Big Bend brew news: Cascade Lakes Brewing owners acquire Crux Fermentation as part of new 5-brewery collective
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The family that owns Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. has purchased the Crux Fermentation Project, part of a newly announced coalition…
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Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki in Bend closes after 26 years
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Wildhorse Harley-Davidson Kawasaki location on the north side of Bend is closing after nearly 26 years in business. The…
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‘Risky gamble’: Deschutes Commissioner Phil Chang not a fan of candidate’s proposal that the county buy Mt. Bachelor
A Deschutes County commission candidate’s suggestion that the county buy or partner to arrange a local purchase of the Mt. Bachelor ski resort is a…
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Bend Chamber marks 100 years of supporting business community; Centennial Celebration set for May
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of supporting the regional business…
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Operator of Eddie Bauer stores in the US and Canada files for bankruptcy
By Auzinea Bacon, CNN (CNN) — Eddie Bauer LLC, the retail operator of Eddie Bauer’s North America stores, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy…
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Wyden, Merkley, Bynum announce $3.8 million in FAA funding for Redmond Airport terminal expansion
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with Rep.Janelle Bynum, announced on Monday $3.8 million in federal funding to…
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OSU-Cascades offers free tax preparation services for qualifying individuals, families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University–Cascades said Monday it’s hosting free tax preparation appointments for qualifying families and…
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