J Bar J Youth Services opens new youth shelter in Redmond
J Bar J Youth Services has opened a new youth shelter in Redmond that can house up to six people and is the only such facility for teens in the…
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Juniper Canyon Living investigation: Looking into ownership and residents’ rights
In our ongoing investigation into Juniper Canyon Living, NewsChannel 21 is looking into the residents’ rights, ownership of the facility and their…
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Redmond Police leverage traffic safety grants to boost enforcement during Speed Awareness Month
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — March is Speed Awareness Month in Oregon, and the Redmond Police Department said it has secured grant funding to boost…
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Bend’s median home sales price falls for fifth straight month, while Redmond’s rose a bit
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A warm-cold, up-and-down winter has made for a cooling trend on Bend home sale prices, which dropped in February for the fifth…
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House-passed spending bill includes funds for Bend’s Hawthorne Bridge and airport control tower, Redmond wetlands
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., voted Wednesday in favor of H.R. 4366, the Consolidated Appropriations Act – a bipartisan…
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Redmond Fire Chief Pat Dale retires after 42 years of firefighting service; Ryan Herrera named successor
Redmond Fire & Rescue Chief Pat Dale retired last Thursday after 42 years in the fire service, officials said Monday, and Ryan Herrera has been named…
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Cancer patients, survivors, teens among dozens lobbying lawmakers in Salem to ban flavored tobacco sales
A Redmond woman was among dozens of cancer patients, survivors, teens and others with the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network who visited…
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Redmond schools Battle of the Books competitions ready students for regionals
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District is hosting two friendly Oregon Battle of the Books events prior to the official OBOB regional…
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Redmond woman enters plea deal, faces prison term in 2021 rape in Wenatchee, Washington
A Redmond woman has entered into a plea deal involving a 2021 rape charge in Wenatchee, Washington, and prosecutors are recommending a nine-month…
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90-day stop work order placed on Redmond facility, as former employees criticize conditions
Documents obtained by NewsChannel 21 show the state Department of Human Services has administered a 90-day ‘stop work order’ for Juniper Canyon…
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From Redmond Panther QB to coaching at Alabama, Mitch Dahlen’s football journey continues
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond native Mitch Dahlen has coached the Heisman runner-up in the national championship and is now a coach at one of the…
Continue Reading‘They need to be shut down:’ Oregon Dept. of Human Services confirms investigation into Juniper Canyon Living
The Oregon Department of Human Services, through its Office of Aging and People with Disabilities, confirmed to NewsChannel 21 that it is…
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Central Oregon pharmacies impacted by nationwide cyberattack; some unable to process prescriptions
Change Healthcare is the victim of a nationwide cyberattack, resulting in a shutdown of their systems for more than a week and nationwide impacts.…
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Redmond launches 2024 annual Community Survey
REDMOND, Ore. – The City of Redmond recently launched its 2024 annual Community Survey. The purpose is to learn what the community thinks about…
Continue ReadingRedmond police, state investigating claims by former, current staff against assisted living facility
A 108-unit residential care facility in Redmond is being investigated by local police and the state. More than two-dozen current and former employees…
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Neighbors 4 Redmond holds gatherings to issues around town, region; climate change was Sunday’s focus
A group called Neighbors 4 Redmond held its latest community gathering, to discuss issues related to climate change, at the High Desert…
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Monster trucks take over the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for the Monster Truck Nitro Tour
(Update: Adding video, comments from the chief operations officer) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The First Interstate Bank Arena at the Deschutes County…
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2021 Redmond crash turns out to be homicide – driver had been shot; police now seeking tips to help solve case
A late 2021 crash into a power pole in southwest Redmond became a homicide investigation when investigators learned the driver had been fatally shot.…
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Redmond assault suspect barricades herself in car; spike strips, CERT armored car, pepper spray used to arrest her
A Redmond woman who allegedly tried to run into and threatened to assault others at the Shepherd’s House Redmond Center early Tuesday barricaded…
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Two Redmond High students among a dozen who advanced to compete in Poetry Out Loud State Contest
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ – Virtual semifinals held this week identified the 12 Oregon high school students who will compete in Oregon’s 2024 Poetry…
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