Wyden, colleagues reintroduce cattle market reform bill
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Friday he has joined Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Jon…
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Mt. Bachelor President-General Manager John McLeod departs for ‘other opportunities’; interim GM named
John McLeod, president and general manager of Mt. Bachelor for nearly seven years, is leaving the ski and snowboard resort “to pursue other…
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Bend Chamber announces recipients of 2023 Business Excellence Awards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards, sponsored by US Bank. These awards…
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Bend councilors wrestle with issues and legal situation, vote 5-2 not to hear appeal of disputed gas station
It was almost inevitable that in the end, emotions would run high among some foes of a long-disputed proposed southeast Bend station Wednesday night,…
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Oregon’s legal marijuana remains in abundant supply, OLCC says in report to lawmakers
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission on Wednesday submitted to the Oregon Legislature the 2023 Marijuana Supply and Demand report, reflecting…
Continue ReadingREI lays off 167 at HQ, cites ‘increasing uncertainty’
SEATTLE (AP) — Outdoor company REI has laid off more than 100 people from its headquarters in and around Seattle, citing “increasing…
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Green Bend company moves into new arena, offering recycled plastic panels to turn into furniture
A Bend business known for sustainability has a new venture: It’s making furniture from the plastic handles that hold your six-pack together.…
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Reports: 12 Oregon health insurance companies failed to fully comply with Reproductive Health Equity Act
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – All 12 health insurance companies in the individual, small group, and large group markets in Oregon failed to comply fully…
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Oregon OSHA invites employers, workers to sign up, take part in May 10 ‘Safety Break’
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – It’s a day to recognize employer and worker successes in cultivating safe and healthy jobsites. It’s a day to engage in…
Continue ReadingBiden administration takes another step toward advancing a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska
By Ella Nilsen, CNN The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday advanced the controversial Willow oil drilling project on…
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Employer application process opens for Bend Chamber, Kôr Community Land Trust workforce housing pilot
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Chamber and Kôr Community Land Trust announced Wednesday the opening of the employer application process for the…
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Touchmark adds The Alexander in Bend to its family of retirement communities
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seniors living throughout Central Oregon now have a Touchmark retirement community on both the east and west sides of Bend.…
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Wyden, colleagues reintroduce legislation to ground airlines’ skyrocketing fees
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday he has joined colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would prohibit airlines from…
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Central Oregon Realtors using new AI-based program ChatGPT to advance their workflow
A new technology called chat generative pre-rained transformer or ChatGPT is transforming the way people do business. It’s free, and just requires…
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Supporters see planned Bend bike-pedestrian bridge as key east-west link to meeting future needs
A city councilor and businesses in the Bend Central District tell NewsChannel 21’s Patrick Priest why they see a planned east-west bike and…
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Oregon gas prices are back on the rise, echoing nationwide increases
Average gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.73/gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of…
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Oregon Health Authority’s new food cart rules just took effect, after 3-year grace period
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New statewide mobile food unit rules officially went into effect Jan. 1, following a three-year grace period to give…
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Bend city planner recommends councilors not hear appeal of controversial SE Bend gas station
Despite long and loud opposition by some neighbors to a planned retail development in southeast Bend due to a disputed gas station, a city planner is…
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St. Charles’ planned $90 million Redmond Cancer Center should save many patients long trips for treatment
More than 40% of patients treated at the St. Charles Cancer Center in Bend travel from Redmond, Madras, Prineville and other rural communities for…
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Open slots available in tuition-free pharmacy tech course that aims to fill need, help C.O. students succeed
Long lines at the pharmacy seem to be normal nowadays, amid staffing shortages. There’s a growing need for pharmacy technicians in Central Oregon,…
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