In a social media video posted earlier this month, the owner and publisher of SUS magazine, Ruth Vernotico, shared an experience at Sisters Coffee Company in Sisters.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates held steady once again across Central Oregon in December, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday, but the annual revision of benchmarks by economists means a clearer picture of jobs in 2023 will come this spring. They offered “an important note, these estimates are already in the process
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brooks Resources Corporation was honored to receive the Earth Advantage Hall of Fame Award this week. The awards honor developers who built the most Earth Advantage silver, gold and platinum-certified homes, as well as prizes for innovative design, community engagement and Zero Energy homes, which generate at least as much energy as they consume.
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The recent snowstorms and extreme cold caused some businesses to close as customers stayed home. But now, with the big thaw underway, people are venturing out once again.
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CHICAGO (KTVZ) — Average gasoline prices in Oregon have fallen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.57/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 1,307 stations in Oregon. Prices in Oregon are 20.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. According
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Following last week’s meeting of the Prineville Downtown Association (PDA), new leadership changes were made by the Board of Directors. Amy Berlin will take over as President of the association as Bryan Iverson will step down to the Treasurer role and Amanda Mitchell will step in as new Secretary. Iverson commented,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tetherow, which says it’s “Central Oregon’s premier resort,” announced Wednesday it has decided to place its hotel and food & beverage operations up for sale. At this time, they said, ownership does not intend to sell Tetherow Golf Club. A potential sale would include the Hotel, Event Pavilion, and the food
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The icy road conditions once again closed schools and businesses across Central Oregon on Friday, but it wasn’t bad news for everyone. Especially on what most kids call “snow days.”
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Supporters of the Jack and Josh Eckstein Memorial Trade Scholarship Fund were hoping to raise $20,000 in a recent campaign. Word came Friday that they ended up raising triple that amount.
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– Harcourts the Garner Group Real Estate has partnered with area restaurants and the Discovery West Builders Guild to raise funds for the Josh and Jack Eckstein Memorial Trade Scholarship Fund, named for two brothers killed in a 2019 crash on the Powell Butte Highway. And word came Friday that they surpassed their fundraising goal.
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After new reporting uncovered that a Chinese billionaire previously associated with the Chinese Communist Party owns 198,000 acres of Oregon timberland — including the vast Bull Springs Skyline Forest west of Bend — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) is urging the Treasury Department to review the $85 million deal, completed in 2015.
Continue Reading Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 3,900 jobs last month, following a revised loss of 5,900 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate held steady once again, the state Employment Department reported Thursday.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Samson Sky has received their seventh patent for the unique wing-swing design of the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, with the newest patent coming from the United Kingdom. Sam Bousfield, designer of the Switchblade and CEO Samson Sky emphasized the importance of having these design patents as a vital safeguard for Samson,
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(Update: Adding video, interview) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Cultural Tourism Commission, a Visit Bend Project overseeing the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, announced the opening of its online grant applications. The complete application is due March 7, 2024 at 5 pm. The awarded funds will help local organizations leverage marketing resources to attract more
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After an arctic blast made its way through much of Oregon last weekend, and now with a major warmup, several roofing and plumbing businesses on the High Desert are reporting a surge in calls for service — and so is Bend Fire & Rescue, due to issues with sprinkler systems.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community Santas who manned SantaLand in the Old Mill District this holiday season did more than spread goodwill, hope and joy; they were able to raise more than $2,000 for four local nonprofits through their generous donation of time. For every Santa shift during the holidays, the Old Mill District
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John J. Graham Jr. is the new executive director of the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development (CBIPD) at Central Oregon Community College. He manages the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and leads workforce training and apprenticeship programs. His role also involves developing noncredit offerings in manufacturing. John’s background includes
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With frigid temperatures and winter weather upon us, donations collected during Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth coat and blanket drive are being put to good use. The company’s real estate brokers, staff, and owners supported two local organizations during its 2023 year-end donation drive and fundraisers, collecting
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber has warned its members of scammers posing as the organization and emailing with an offer to purchase a list of 1000+ attendees/registrants/members from “Bend Chamber of Commerce 2023.” “If you receive such an email, please do not respond and simply delete it,” the business organization said in its
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EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Energy utilities in Washington and Oregon asked their customers to curtail gas and electricity usage on Saturday after the Northwest’s largest storehouse of natural gas shut down amid extreme cold temperatures, KLCC reported. The plant in Washington state is now back online. A spokesperson for Puget Sound Energy, Washington’s largest utility,
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