REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As we continue celebrating Black History Month, we’re shining a light on Redmond City Councilor Clifford B. Evelyn, Sr. During the 1950s, Evelyn was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, whose parents were from Jamaica and Trinidad. Evelyn says he was raised in Catholic school. “Because they had to keep
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department was recognized Wednesday as the Western States Information Network’s Oregon Region 2 Agency of the Year. Region 2 encompasses 17 of Oregon’s 36 counties. This award recognizes the department’s leadership in fostering a culture of excellence and for its commitment to sharing investigative and operational information with other
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From garbage service to marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Ed Fitch joined us live in the studio for Wednesday’s KTVZ News at Sunrise to answer questions on the hot topics facing the city of Redmond. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just
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Dozens of demonstrators from across Deschutes County rallied against the Trump administration and Elon Musk on Presidents Day, some for the second time this month.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond is seeking applications to fill current vacancies on city committees and commissions. Applications for youth ex-officio positions are also being accepted. Youth ex-officio positions were created to encourage youth involvement in city business and to create an opportunity for them to voice their concerns and ideas
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity says it is excited to announce that applications are now open for 18 new homes in southwest Redmond. This latest development comes as Habitat continues to meet the need for hardworking families and individuals to achieve affordable, sustainable homeownership in Central Oregon. Located at 4300 SW Quartz
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Some of the biggest names in country music are heading to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this summer for the third annual FairWell Festival. “It’s official, folks – Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, Dwight Yoakam, Koe Wetzel and many more are performing at FairWell Festival returns this July 18-19 in Redmond!”
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Redmond Business Owner Responds to Customer Complaints Editor’s Note: This article has updated to include an interview with XLNT Automotive owner Chris Kobernik, and to clarify details provided by Cassie Hoberecht. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “It was the worst experience of my life.” said Cassie Hoberecht, who reached out to the Problem Solvers to discuss service issues
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch delivered his annual State of the City address Thursday morning at Redmond City Hall. The address reflected on the past year, providing updates on city projects, current challenges, and a look ahead at key initiatives for 2025. Mayor Fitch shared his focus areas which include fiscal responsibility,
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A 20-year-old Bend man was arrested at a Redmond homeless shelter Wednesday afternoon, about 90 minutes after a customer was stabbed at a nearby 7-Eleven, police said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Snowfall returned and lingered across much of the High Desert on Tuesday in the wake of Monday’s first round in weeks, leading to dozens of crashes, rollovers, slide-offs and fender-benders on area highways and reminders about proper preparation and safe winter driving. Deschutes County 911 dispatch reported that they sent first
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A Redmond man was located and cited by police on hit-and-run and reckless driving charges in the Sunday crash of a dump truck into a southwest Redmond dental office, after which the driver allegedly fled the scene.
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A second Redmond resident has died following a head-on crash two weeks ago on state Highway 22 in Linn County, Oregon State Police reported Friday.
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(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Police have released the tragic details of an incident that brought numerous police to a northwest Redmond home late last week. Investigators have determined that a man shot his roommate in an attempted homicide, then fatally wounded himself. Police responded to a 911 call late on the night
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Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on record, according to figures released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education. And every Central Oregon district topped the state figure.
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(Update: Added video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – An 18-year-old Redmond resident was arrested Thursday on an arson charge, accused of setting a fire that destroyed an unoccupied RV in east Redmond after a dispute with adult family members, police said as they asked any witnesses to contact officers. Around 12:25 p.m., officers from the Redmond
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — New Priorities Family Services in Redmond is launching a new program to help young children with mental health challenges and families of patients with substance abuse. The clinic provides mental health and substance abuse services for ages as young as 6, offering psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation services and residency plans. Executive Director
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Two Redmond fugitives wanted on felony warrants tried to escape by ramming unmarked police cars in a Terrebonne grocery store parking lot but were trapped and arrested on several new charges, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said Wednesday.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — At the Redmond City Council meeting on Tuesday night, the hot topic on the agenda was updating the Safe Parking Program ordinance. In front of a jam-packed, standing-room-only council chamber, the Redmond City Council approved, amending Ordinance No. 2024-16, which will allow a limited number of microshelters at managed Safe Parking
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes said Tuesday it’s excited to announce the upcoming opening of the Rooted at 19th housing lottery, located at 345 NW 19th Street in Redmond. Here’s their news release with all the details: The housing lottery provides a unique opportunity for income-qualified homebuyers to own a desirable and sustainable home in
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