TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A climber was injured Saturday afternoon at Smith Rock State Park, prompting a technical rescue and airlift. Redmond Fire & Rescue says eight personnel responded around 1:50 p.m. to an area within the park, along with Deschutes County Search and Rescue. Crews worked for about two hours to reach and stabilize
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Fire & Rescue welcomed neighbors for a Community Day on Saturday. Visitors had the chance to meet local firefighters, tour the station, and connect with community partners. Highlights of the day included a live vehicle extrication demonstration, as well as activities for kids such as a dunk tank, bouncy slide,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avelo Airlines, which announced this summer that it would be ending its flights out of Redmond on Dec. 1, confirmed Friday to KTVZ News that it will be leaving the West Coast over a month earlier than planned, leaving customers scrambling for new flights and refunds. “We elected to end our
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is staging ‘Jobfest’ events for career-seekers at its Bend and Redmond campuses, with nearly 40 local companies and agencies set to participate. They will take place October 2nd and 7th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Additionally, both campuses
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The City of Redmond will implement a single-lane, signalized closure on NW Northwest Way from Euston Lane to the new Redmond Wetlands Complex access at 5801 Northwest Way beginning next Monday, September 22, through mid-December. The closure is necessary to install a 48-inch interceptor line linking the Wetlands Complex to the
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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, .announced Tuesday morning that Redmond High School English Teacher Mona Mensing is one of Oregon’s 16 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond 7-Eleven has installed a temporary door as it begins rebuilding its storefront, after a Bend driver suspected of DUII crashed into the building just before midnight Sunday. The store remains closed while crews construct a safe entrance for customers. Redmond Police Lt. April Huey said the 42-year-old Bend man
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) invites community members to help honor and support local veterans as they prepare for a deeply meaningful journey to Washington, D.C. This all-expenses-paid trip gives veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. The 2025 trip will take place September
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Two juveniles face felony charges after damaging construction materials at Sam Johnson Park in Redmond Tuesday night. Surveillance video shows them entering the fenced area of the Hope Playground project. They overturned a bucket of industrial adhesive, causing thousands of dollars in damage. A school resource officer later identified and arrested them
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ News) — The Redmond Library is being recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainability. See the full press release below. The Redmond Library is being recognized nationally and regionally for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability. The library is featured in the September/October 2025 issue of American Libraries, the magazine
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(update: adding video, adding comments from Redmond mother, CODSN) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Some Oregon families are concerned after learning programs supporting children with disabilities are losing federal funding. “What’s next? How much more am I going to have to advocate?” said Redmond mother, Nicole Pierce. Pierce is concerned about what this means for her
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A popular Mexican food restaurant in downtown Redmond announced it will be closing its doors. Carnaval Mexican Grill shared on Facebook that September 14th will be its last day open. In its post, the restaurant shared that, “After almost 6 years of pushing the limit on serving genuine Mexican & Latin recipes, unique
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — The public is invited to a meeting on transportation. The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will meet Thursday afternoon, at Redmond City Hall’s Civic Room from 3PM to 5PM. The public can participate via zoom or in-person. The commission will discuss all updates concerning ODOT including House Bill 3991, ODOT’S
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Brightside Animal Center invites the community out to see some puppies who are in need of a forever home. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says they saved the puppies from a neglect case last month. They are now ready for adoption. Brightside Animal Shelter also announced they will be hosting a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The NW Pershall Avenue will be closed to all traffic September 8–15 as part of the construction of the Redmond Wetlands Complex. The closure is required to install a 48-inch interceptor line connecting the new Wetlands Complex to the existing wastewater treatment plant in Dry Canyon. A signed detour route will guide motorists
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) will be holding a meeting next Thursday, September 11th, at Redmond City Hall and on Zoom. That’s from 3-5 p.m. and the public is invited to make comments. Again, it will take place at Redmond City Hall in civic room 207 and 208
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REDMOND, OR (KTVZ) – Elected officials and business leaders gathered in Redmond today to celebrate the groundbreaking of Jory Behavioral Health, a secure residential mental health treatment facility for adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The facility will help close critical gaps in mental health treatment in Oregon and help keep individuals who
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REDMOND, Ore. {KTVZ} — Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, leaving behind not only grief but also unanswered questions for families, friends, and entire communities. Experts say many of these tragedies can be prevented through awareness, support, and open conversations about mental health. September is recognized as National Suicide
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This Labor Day, demonstrators gathered across the country to call for fair wages and greater support for workers over billionaires. In Central Oregon, protests took place in Bend, Redmond, and Sisters.
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REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Redmond City Councilors held their meeting Tuesday night. In council chambers, there were two major agenda items: Central Dry Canyon Project Airport Terminal Building Expansion Project The Central Dry Canyon Project has improvements across parks, streets, and water facilities. The city’s engineering staff requested council approval of a change order totaling $175,418.60, to reconstruct pavement
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