The new year brings a fresh opportunity to focus on health, and for many, that means taking part in Dry January by going alcohol-free for the month.
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A 16-year-old Bend Senior High School student was killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Redmond Thursday evening, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Redmond High School is honoring the life and legacy of beloved agricultural teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Lance Hill, who passed away from cancer on the day after Christmas.
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Join us Thursday on our Sunrise show when Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions – and now’s the time to submit questions for next week’s debut of our monthly Ask the Mayor segment with Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch, each third Thursday of the month at 6:30 a.m. Submit your questions, anonymously if you wish,
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks to voters. Two measures were passed this November to allow marijuana dispensaries within city limits and add a 3% tax on all goods. Since 1989 the city has made cannabis businesses illegal
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of snow, bringing the snow base to an impressive 108 inches at the base and 135 inches at mid-mountain. With a total of 212 inches of snowfall so far this season, the
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The Deschutes Public Library is excited to announce that the much-anticipated new Redmond Library will officially open its doors to the public on Monday, January 27. To kick off the opening, the library will operate with limited hours: Monday–Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday–Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. What You
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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 Christmas tree this holiday season. On December 28th and 29th, as well as January 4th and 5th, the Scouts will be collecting trees across the region, making it easier for
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UPDATE: NewsChannel 21 reached out to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) concerning the possible Christmas Day sonic boom and according to a spokesperson, “The FAA regulates civilian aircraft. Military aircraft can create sonic booms. Please check with military installations in the local area.”According to the Department of Defense, the closest Air Force Base to Central
Continue ReadingEUGENE, 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 over 30 bank accounts and credit cards, while also evading payment on a significant tax debt totaling $1.1 million. Michael David Anastasia was sentenced Tuesday, and in addition to his
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Late Christmas travelers could be experiencing long TSA lines and delays as winter weather hits across the U.S. 2024 is already a record-breaking year in travel according to AAA. Airports will be the busiest they’ve ever been this travel period, as 7.85 million travelers are expected to hit the skies. But delays
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Bethlehem Inn staff, Redmond mayor) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community came together, on Saturday, at Bethlehem Inn in Redmond, to honor and remember the lives lost to homelessness, with a memorial vigil. Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day is aimed at raising awareness about homelessness and inspiring collective action to address it.
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Redmond firefighters trained in techniques by burning a donated home at 732 NW Maple Avenue on Friday. They started by simulating several different types of small fires until they eventually burned the home down. This was an opportunity for invaluable training expense for a new class of cadets. After months of classroom learning and simulations,
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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 provided by a property owner. The property is located at 732 NW Maple Avenue. Training evolutions will begin at 8 am and training will conclude by 4:00 pm, Fire
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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 care providers for seniors with disabilities. The word comes in the wake of NewsChannel 21 Special Reports by Matthew Draxton, who investigated claims of deaths and mismanagement at two Central
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Redmond High School’s Sparrow Club is organizing a fundraiser for their 2024-2025 Sparrow, Greyson.
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(UPDATE: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond said Wednesday it is proud to announce Stephen Lopez as its newest captain with the Redmond Police Department. Lopez most recently served as the police chief in Sunriver. He fills the vacancy created by current Captain Aaron Wells, who the city says has accepted
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Redmond Police Department (RPD) is asking for the public’s help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles and packages in the area. Since late November, RPD has received approximately 32 reports of thefts, mostly occurring west of 21st Street and both north and
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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 a several-hours standoff ended with tear-gas deployment and the bite of a Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office K-9.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — President Biden on Thursday granted clemency consisting of 39 pardons – including a 70-year-old Redmond resident – and 1,499 commutations. The Redmond man and Army veteran expressed gratitude for the action that took more than three decades to come about. Here are the details about Gary Michael Robinson, as presented by
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