(Update: Correcting name of judge who conducted mock trial) RREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The second annual Junior Women’s Law Enforcement Academy was underway in Redmond Thursday. For two days, young women are spending the day with police officers, learning what it’s like to do their job. The program is a passion project from the group Central
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Reverend Thomas Hennen was introduced Thursday as the newly chosen bishop-elect of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker, which spans more than 66,000 square miles of Central and Eastern Oregon, succeeding retiring Bishop Liam Cary.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend Liam Cary. KTVZ News has been invited to a Thursday morning news conference, set to take place at the diocese office in Redmond. Reporters will be able to speak
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department began accepting applications for the 2025 Citizen Academy on Monday. This year, classes are three hours in length, which will allow for more time for attendees to interact with police department officers and staff and learn more about their police department. We will be discussing all types
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Jessica Andersch, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of her mother a month ago, appeared Monday afternoon in Deschutes County Circuit Court. The hearing was set for Andersch to enter a plea in the case, but that was delayed by more than a month.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue, the City of Redmond & Redmond Police Department officials said Wednesday they are concerned about potential fireworks-related fires and personal injuries as the Fourth of July draws near. One of the most common fireworks-related fires that Redmond Fire & Rescue crews respond to involves “spent” fireworks placed
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lightning from one of several thunderstorms rumbling through Central Oregon Tuesday apparently sparked a brush fire that burned about 10 acres in northeast Redmond before crews stopped it. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. south of NE Upas Avenue and 37th Street, Redmond Fire and Rescue said. Watch Duty said
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After hearing comments from many in the community on the issue, Redmond city leaders approved a proposal Tuesday to ban the use of fireworks starting just after this year’s Fourth of July holiday, citing increasing wildfire risks driven by current weather conditions across Central Oregon.
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A man burning trash illegally in southwest Redmond was arrested on a reckless burning charge Tuesday after an ember sparked a 2-acre vegetation fire, an official said.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, presented by Indian Head Casino. The horses will be at the Fair from July 30 through Aug. 3, helping to raise awareness for Folds of Honor, a
Continue Reading REDMOND, Ore. [KTVZ] — Earlier this year, the Redmond City Council discussed a city-wide ban on the usage of 4th of July fireworks. Back then, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch said, he wasn’t comfortable discussing a ban because organizations had already begun the process of purchasing their permits. Fast forward, just days before the 4th of
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Four teens were cited late Monday for using legal fireworks that sparked a one-acre brush fire in Redmond’s Dry Canyon Park and prompted Level 3 GO NOW evacuation of 21 nearby homes, Fire Marshal Tom Mooney said.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – “Rural airports are a critical part of keeping our communities connected and making travel accessible to everyone,” remarked Congresswoman Janelle Bynum as she, alongside U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Val Hoyle, announced $9.7 million in federal grants for rural airports across the state of Oregon on Monday. The grants distributed by
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum stopped in Central Oregon this morning for a public town hall at Ridgeview High School, part of her ongoing “Give ’Em Hell Tour” across Oregon’s 5th Congressional District. Community members filled the room to voice their concerns on key issues, including public lands, wildfire preparedness, and education.
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Zachary Bass has served as the director of Redmond Airport for nine years, a job that feels like running a small city. “We have kind of our own security force. Our fire department is really focused just on the airport. We have a lot of ability to kind
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From the upcoming Amazon center, Redmond’s ongoing water conservation efforts, and plans to keep safe and have fun this 4th of July, Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch answers your latest questions. Fitch appears on KTVZ News at Sunrise in the 6:30 a.m. segment on the third Thursday of every month. Make sure
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sledgehammers were the tool of the day Wednesday as the Redmond Municipal Airport officially broke ground, demolition-style, on its $180 million terminal expansion project. There were about 20 people in attendance, including Mayor Ed Fitch and the granddaughter of J.R. Roberts, a former Redmond mayor and namesake of the airport, also
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is currently working to update two critical infrastructure master plans, the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan (CSMP) and the Transportation System Plan (TSP). These Master Plans help assess how City infrastructure is performing and identify current and future improvements. An integral part of these updates is public
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(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Police found a Redmond man fatally shot in an open area of southwest Redmond early Monday morning and soon determined it was a homicide. Officers and detectives are now seeking information from the public. Officers responded around 1:45 a.m. Monday to a 911 call in an unimproved area
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General Duffy’s put on a Father’s Day celebration that was anything but ordinary.
The venue hosted its annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show — a family-friendly event that brought together classic car lovers, vendors, live music, and community members.