BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rudy’s Markets Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout 2026 with a monthly Gold Bar Giveaway and a $100,000 matching donation program to combat hunger in Central Oregon. The initiatives mark five decades since the company was founded in 1976. The company says it’s currently Central Oregon’s only locally founded, 100%
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. faces a projected deficit of 6 million skilled workers by 2032 in fields such as health care, construction and manufacturing, according to the Association for Career & Technical Education. Central Oregon Community College is focusing on efforts to help meet that need. To help shine a spotlight on the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shaniko Wool Company, located in the small town of Shaniko, Oregon, just north of Antelope, has been honored once again with an Olympics spotlight. The company recently provided wool to be used in Ralph Lauren’s Team USA Opening Ceremony sweaters for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the fourth time in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dog owners, this one’s for you! There’s a new business in town that’s focused on fitness for your furry friend. Bend Barks & Rec, a locally-owned mobile dog fitness service proudly based in Bend, was created to support dogs and their people through safe, structured, and convenient exercise–regardless of weather, schedules, or
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new medical spa, Prineville Aesthetics, has opened its doors in downtown Prineville, specializing in Botox, skin rejuvenation, and reducing signs of aging. Founded by local resident Taylor Stockton, DNP, FNP-C, and Destiny Fewell, RN, Prineville Aesthetics aims to bring big-city aesthetic standards to the small town. The spa focuses on
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (KTVZ) — SELCO Community Credit Union announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications on Sunday for nearly $80,000 in SELCO Steps Up scholarships. The application window will remain open through Tuesday, March 31. SELCO will award 20 eligible students with a $3,500 scholarship. Additionally, one Lane County student will receive the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship, awarded to
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Obsidian 3D is showcasing their advanced combination camera/scanner. This device can quickly create 3D renderings of buildings, as well as panoramic shots, and collects a great deal of data. While there are other 3D scanners on the market, Bend-based Obsidian says its device offers an unparalleled level of detail. It’s not
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady inDeschutes and Crook counties and falling slightly in Jefferson County, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the agency’s complete regional report: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties): The Bend MSA’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, at 5.0%.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend’s Shilo Inn is now one of three Oregon hotels owned by the chain to close amid bankruptcy, the latest sign of deepening financial woes for the long-running regional brand. Currently, three Shilo Inns locations in Oregon are confirmed to be bankrupt: Bend, Warrenton and Newport. Federal court documents indicate that
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By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. –Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek kicked off her plan Thursday to jump-start Oregon’s economy alongside some of the state’s top business and industry leaders as the state continues to battle unemployment and slow economic growth. The 16 members of Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” represent different Oregon regions and sectors
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite this late start to winter, Visit Bend says the region’s winter tourism has not slowed down very much. It’s not just Central Oregon dealing with a slow start. All Western mountain towns are in need of snow, with snowpack across the state at near-record lows. But Bend has the advantage
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s unemployment rate held at 5.2% in both November and December, the same rate as September, the Oregon Employment Department reported Thursday. The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.5% in November and 4.4% in December. Here’s the detailed Oregon jobs report: In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,200
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Representatives Virgle Osborne (R-Roseburg) and Alek Skarlatos (R-Canyonville) and Senator Anthony Broadman (D-Bend) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation for the 2026 legislative session to allow the registration and on-road use of Kei trucks in Oregon. “The bill responds to continued interest from small businesses, farmers, contractors, and community members seeking affordable, practical
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Oregon’s governor is organizing a new committee of advisers to weigh in on issues arising from the rapid growth of data centers in the state.
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PORTLAND, Ore., (KTVZ) -– It’s been another calm week for gas prices across the country, with 45 states seeing pump prices change by a nickel or less, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Higher crude oil prices have kept the national average for regular gas from falling, while prices in Oregon and other West Coast states continue
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location this spring, coming to Bend’s Old Mill District. It will be the Old Mill’s first and only independent bookstore. “The Old Mill District has always been one of the few places in town that makes sense for a small business like ours,” said
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Oregon homeowners who take steps to protect their homes from wildfire could pay less for property insurance under a southern Oregon state senator’s proposal to require insurers to consider fire prevention efforts when setting rates.
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(Update: Added sot from Clay Pruitt) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BendFilm has announced what it calls a “leadership evolution,” as Executive Director Giancarlo Gatto departs and three veteran division heads form an innovative and collaborative team of managing directors. Clay Pruitt, one of the new Co-Executive Directors of BendFilm, told KTVZ News “I mean, the
Continue Reading PORTLAND, Ore., – The national average for regular gas has been stable over the past week, and the Oregon average continues to fall. In fact, Oregon had the second-largest week-over-week decline for a state in the nation, AAA Oregon/Idaho reported Tuesday. Both averages are at their lowest prices in nearly five years. The national average
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are up year-over-year in all three Central Oregon counties, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the complete report they issued: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties): MSA seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are not available at the moment, but more data should be available by the end of the month. For
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