PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Coming on the heels of their Official First Flight, announced November 9, Samson Sky announced that it has been granted yet another patent for their high-performance flying car, the Switchblade. This patent, for the wing-swing design, was granted by the European Union and brings the total number of patents held by
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Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. It’s also holding a “Golden Ticket Giveaway” social media contest on Sunday, for a chance to win a coveted first-chair spot.
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A business in Bend says it’s the only one in Oregon with a special new piece of grinding equipment for servicing skis. Powder House now has two machines for grinding skis called the Wintersteiger RS200.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s newly remodeled Safeway on South Highway 97 (formerly Albertsons) on Wednesday celebrated their beautiful, upgraded store – which includes a larger Produce Department with increased fresh product assortment, the addition of full-service Sushi, upgraded decor, increased dairy variety, an upgraded wine assortment, enhanced floral variety and more. Bend Mayor Melanie
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon need to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). This requirement is in response to the recent passage of House Bill 2052, aimed at regulating the collection, sale, and licensing of personal information by data brokers. DFR will be accepting applications
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– The owner of Bend’s Kefi Fast Fresh Mediterranean, Menoula Stanitsas, wants to help those in need stay warm this winter: “We thought, ‘Let’s bring warmth, and warmth that will last year round.’”
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Electric Cooperative announced Friday that 12,113 current and former members will receive capital credit payments totaling $2,481,482. CEC will mail members their checks next week. Individual checks to current and former CEC members who purchased power in 1999 will average $204. The difference between the $3.5 million capital credits retirement and
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Starting January 1, companies that deliver beer, wine, cider and pre-made cocktails to Oregonians will be required to obtain a Third-Party Delivery Facilitator permit from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and to train their delivery drivers to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors and visibly intoxicated persons.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced Thursday the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act to increase the supply of affordable housing for middle-income families who earn too much to qualify for low-income affordable housing and not
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The founders of a Bend-based snowboard company, SnoPlanks, will donate it to Oregon State University–Cascades to provide students a hands-on opportunity running an outdoor products company, the school announced Thursday. OSU-Cascades officials said they are planning an innovative model, called SnoPlanks Academy, to operate the company. It incorporates leadership and management
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Willamette Valley AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a fertile triangular region spanning more than 100 miles long and up to 60 miles wide. The valley’s climate provides an elongated grape-growing season that is said to be ideal for pinot noir. Through owners Jim and Jan Bernau, they’ve brought Willamette Valley Vineyards
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In response to Central Oregon’s growing demand for skilled IT professionals, the Center for Business, Industry, and Professional Development at Central Oregon Community College is introducing a four-week fundamentals course, beginning Feb. 14, aimed at launching certificate-backed careers in the tech sector. Covering key areas such as cybersecurity best practices, network connectivity,
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The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency says 15 new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened downtown since the beginning of 2023.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Here’s an early Christmas gift for craft beer lovers in Central Oregon and beyond. The Bend Brewfest is set to return to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater Oct. 3-5, 2024. “The Bend Brewfest is back home,” said Beau Eastes, the Old Mill District’s marketing director, said Wednesday. “We’re confident the festival will
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For the past couple of weeks, fans of several Central Oregon radio stations may have heard a slight difference in programming. That’s because Backyard Media fell victim to cyberterrorists.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Drivers continue to enjoy savings at the pumps with gas prices moving lower in most states. The Oregon average has dipped below $4 a gallon for the first time since April 12, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Growth in gasoline supplies and the seasonal lull in demand are the major factors. A
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(Update: Adding video, comments from city official KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just in time for holiday shopping, the City of Bend is installing a Parking Guidance System in downtown Bend to enhance the parking experience, reduce traffic congestion and improve accessibility for everyone visiting the downtown area. This will allow drivers to navigate
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On a split vote Tuesday, Bend’s Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee recommended to city councilors several changes to the city’s development code, intended to preserve larger trees during new development while not creating a barrier to building more needed housing.
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The Premier Pickleball Club says they’re thrilled to announce the opening of their state-of-the-art indoor pickleball facility in the heart of Redmond.
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CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over a decade, Maragas Winery has been raising food and money for NeighborImpact during their holiday season events. This year, Doug Maragas, winemaker, has expressed increased concern over the lack of food for many people in Central Oregon. He stated, “Just after Thanksgiving, I spoke with Scott Cooper, director at NeighborImpact. He gave startling
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