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Redmond School District launches online kindergarten registration

April 20, 2020 1:42 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District has launched online registration for incoming kindergarten students for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration for incoming kindergarten students will only be available online during the statewide school closure. Parents can now access online registration on the district’s website www.redmondschools.org. Required documentation such as birth certificate, immunization records

Redmond Proficiency Academy duo take 2nd in virtual State Science Fair

April 17, 2020 2:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Proficiency Academy seniors Stephen Fawcett and Clara Garza recently won second place in the virtual State Science Fair with their investigation of the effects of potassium iodide on Staphylococcus epidermidis (a common bacterium). The science fair is normally in-person, but due to COVID-19, students submitted their materials through the Northwest

More than 200 gather in Redmond to protest stay-at-home order

April 17, 2020 4:23 pm KTVZ, The Associated Press

More than 200 people, from bar owners to massage therapists to construction workers and youngsters, gathered in front of Redmond City Hall Friday evening, venting their frustration at the current situation and calling for the state of Oregon to reopen its economy and get back to work, despite the COVID-19 virus.

Oregonians fall victim to coronavirus-related scams

April 16, 2020 8:20 pm KTVZ

Hundreds of people have reported scams due to the coronavirus.

OSU Extension Service in Redmond answers food safety questions

April 16, 2020 12:53 pm KTVZ News Partners

Is fresh produce from the grocery store safe? Produce in the grocery stores or other markets (and the garden) needs the same care and cleaning as usual to be safe. An extra precaution you can take with purchased raw foods is turn a plastic produce bag inside out, put your hand inside and pick up

Redmond Airport to get $8.9 million in FAA COVID-19 emergency funding

April 14, 2020 2:16 pm KTVZ News Partners

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced Tuesday the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration will award more than $140 million in aid to 55 airports in Oregon to help respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Redmond Proficiency Academy, community to launch ‘Redmond Cares’

April 13, 2020 2:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

Redmond Proficiency Academy, along with members of the Redmond community, including staff members from Camp Tamarack, are launching Redmond Cares on Tuesday.

Redmond photographer gives back on front porches

April 10, 2020 10:19 am KTVZ

Redmond resident Katie Hilt of Tulips in August Photography is taking photos of families on their front porches amid the COVID-19 stay-home orders.

Redmond police search for burglary suspect

April 10, 2020 12:48 am KTVZ

Redmond police were searching in the area of SW 33rd Street and Quartz Avenue on Thursday for burglary suspect Mickey Moore, 31.

Unattended candle sparks Redmond house fire, officials say

April 9, 2020 4:43 pm Barney Lerten

An unattended candle burning in a bedroom apparently sparked a fire Thursday morning that caused up to $100,000 in damage to a southwest Redmond home, officials said.

Hospice of Redmond following safety, health guidelines

April 8, 2020 12:25 am KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hospice of Redmond continues to serve families throughout Central Oregon amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and is following safety and health guidelines as outlined by the Oregon Health Authority as well as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in order to minimize risk to patients, families, staff, volunteers and the community. The

Compost pile at Deschutes Fairgrounds expected to smolder for weeks

April 7, 2020 5:32 pm Barney Lerten

A large, smoldering compost pile at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center spontaneously combusted recently and likely will continue to burn for another 4-6 weeks, a Redmond Fire & Rescue official said Tuesday.

Redmond man caught, arrested in shooting near Sunriver

April 5, 2020 11:15 am KTVZ News Partners

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team members used a “flash bang” device Sunday to disorient and arrest a Redmond man on attempted murder and other charges in the shooting of another man Saturday night near Sunriver.

Jericho Road receives foundation funding

April 3, 2020 12:33 am KTVZ News Partners

Washington Federal Foundation has awarded Jericho Road $2,500 to help with the provision of food and emergency supplies in the Redmond area.

All Redmond Airport arrivals urged to self-quarantine for 2 weeks

April 2, 2020 1:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

Amid a stay-home order and a rise in cases of COVID-19 expected in coming days, the Redmond Municipal Airport on Thursday said it will encourage all travelers to self-quarantine at home for 14 days after arriving in Central Oregon.

Cline chosen as new Redmond schools superintendent

March 31, 2020 6:31 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond School Board on Tuesday selected Dr. Charan Cline of Yamhill to be the district’s next superintendent.

Redmond PD: Man broke into apartment, fled warning shots, arrested

March 31, 2020 3:29 pm Barney Lerten

A Redmond man was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of forcing his way into a southwest Redmond apartment and fleeing after the resident fired two warning shots into the floor, police said.

Redmond barrel race sparks debate over whether it should have been canceled

March 30, 2020 10:35 pm Barney Lerten

A weekend barrel racing event held at a Redmond arena over the weekend likely would have drawn scant attention beyond the participants a month ago. But now, it’s sparked opposition, debate and some blunt criticism from the district attorney

Camp Sunrise, children’s grief support camp, canceled for 2020

March 30, 2020 5:43 pm KTVZ News Partners

In an effort to protect the safety of patients, volunteers and staff, and members of the community, Hospice of Redmond said Monday it has made the difficult decision to cancel its children’s grief support camp, Camp Sunrise, which is held annually the third weekend of each June.

Redmond PD: Man in gas mask, with BB gun threatened neighbor’s birthday party

March 30, 2020 4:55 pm Barney Lerten

A Redmond man was arrested on charges he donned a gas mask, held a realistic-looking BB rifle and threatened neighbors holding a child’s “drive-by” birthday party that complied with the rules of Oregon’s stay-home order, police said Monday.

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