Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Redmond Library Set to Open in Late January with New Hours, Temporary Closure Details
The Deschutes Public Library is excited to announce that the much-anticipated new Redmond Library will officially open its doors to the public on…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
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Mysterious ‘boom’ heard throughout Central Oregon, residents raise questions
UPDATE: NewsChannel 21 reached out to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) concerning the possible Christmas Day sonic boom and according to a…
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Redmond Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Identity Theft, Tax Evasion
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A 69-year-old Redmond, Oregon man has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after using a stolen identity to open…
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Delays, Delays, Delays: Late Christmas travelers experiencing rough holiday travel
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Late Christmas travelers could be experiencing long TSA lines and delays as winter weather hits across the U.S. 2024 is…
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Bethlehem Inn remembers lives lost to homelessness with vigils, reflecting on tragedy in the community
(Update: Adding video, comments from Bethlehem Inn staff, Redmond mayor) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community came together, on Saturday, at…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue cadets hold ‘Burn to Learn’ exercise on donated home
Redmond firefighters trained in techniques by burning a donated home at 732 NW Maple Avenue on Friday. They started by simulating several different…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue plans ‘live fire’ training on acquired structure Friday
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Friday, Dec. 20 at 8 a.m., Redmond Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training on an acquired structure…
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Oregon DHS hires consultant to review oversight of long-term care providers in wake of recent NewsChannel 21 investigations
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A consultant has been hired and big changes could be coming to how the Oregon Department of Human Services oversees long-term…
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‘It’s really special’: Redmond High holds fundraiser for their school’s Sparrow, Greyson
Redmond High School’s Sparrow Club is organizing a fundraiser for their 2024-2025 Sparrow,…
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Sunriver police chief moving on to Redmond PD captain’s vacancy; Aaron Wells leaving to serve as DCSO undersheriff
(UPDATE: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Wednesday it is proud to announce Stephen Lopez as its newest captain with…
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Redmond Police seek public’s help in locating theft suspects
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a…
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Suspect wanted in Redmond fatal shooting arrested after standoff, use of tear gas and DCSO K-9’s bite
A Redmond transient sought in last week’s shooting death of another man near a homeless camp off East Antler Avenue was arrested early Sunday after…
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Redmond veteran, 70, expresses gratitude for President Biden’s pardon for non-violent drug offense 35 years ago
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Biden on Thursday granted clemency consisting of 39 pardons – including a 70-year-old Redmond resident – and 1,499…
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Shepherd’s House Ministries seeks donations for Redmond Center’s Christmas Dinner
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to unite in the spirit of giving this holiday season. The…
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Downtown Redmond reports record 95% occupancy, seven new businesses opened in 2024
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ( –The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce seven new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have…
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Oregon National Guard’s Youth Challenge Program graduates record class of 165 cadets in Redmond
(Update: Adding video,comments from staff, cadets) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A historic moment in Redmond Wednesday. A quarter-century after the…
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Bend’s median home sales price drops $100K in a month, to $700K; fewer $1 million-plus sales seen as factor
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A decline in the proportion of home sales for over $1 million led to a significant $100,000 drop in Bend’s median home…
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Small plane makes Redmond Airport ‘belly landing’ due to landing gear problem; pilot reported unhurt
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pilot who reported landing-gear issues was uninjured in an emergency “belly landing” of a small plane at the Redmond…
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