Governor Kotek visits Redmond to highlight homelessness progress

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited Redmond Monday to meet with Central Oregon leaders and service providers working to reduce homelessness in the region.

Governor Kotek was at Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center, where she thanked local providers and acknowledged recent progress in addressing homelessness across Central Oregon.

KTVZ News streamed the event live on KTVZ+.

According to this year’s Point in Time Count, a federally required annual snapshot of homelessness, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Central Oregon dropped 19.9% compared to 2025.

The visit comes as communities across the region continue working to expand shelter, housing, and support services for people experiencing homelessness.

KTVZ’s Claire Elmer will have more on the governor’s visit tonight on KTVZ News at 4:00p.m.