REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to unite in the spirit of giving this holiday season. The organization is preparing a warm and festive Christmas Dinner for individuals and families in need, which will be hosted at the Redmond Center Shelter, 1350 S HWY 97, Redmond, on Friday, Dec.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ( –The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency is pleased to announce seven new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened downtown since the beginning of 2024. In the four years of tracking downtown Redmond’s business occupancy rate, 2024 established a new record of 95% of storefronts occupied, up four points over last year. “We
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(Update: Adding video,comments from staff, cadets) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A historic moment in Redmond Wednesday. A quarter-century after the Oregon National Guard established the Oregon Youth Challenge Program in Bend, it celebrated the graduation of its largest class yet, totaling 165 cadets. The ceremony took place at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. It was a special
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A decline in the proportion of home sales for over $1 million led to a significant $100,000 drop in Bend’s median home sale price last month, falling to the $700,000 level seen earlier in the year, an appraiser reported. Home sales of over $1 million made up about 21% of November
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pilot who reported landing-gear issues was uninjured in an emergency “belly landing” of a small plane at the Redmond Airport Monday afternoon, officials said. The pilot of a single-engine Cessna 177 reported the rear landing gear issue shortly before 12:30 p.m. Redmond Fire & Rescue Fire Marshal Tom Mooney said.
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The Deschutes County Fairgrounds was a winter wonderland, Saturday. Hospice of Redmond held its 41st annual Festival of Trees at the Fairgrounds. It’s a fundraiser for Hospice of Redmond, which is a local nonprofit. Early Saturday morning people got to have a preview of the trees, and at night there was a live auction for the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Construction is nearly complete on the new, 40,000-square-foot Redmond Library, located at 827 SW Deschutes Avenue in Redmond’s civic core, officials said Friday. In preparation for its late-January opening, the last day of operations in the temporary Redmond Library will be Saturday, Dec. 21 (location: 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond). A
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity says it is thrilled to announce the return of the Redmond ReStore, set to open next summer. Located at 2744 NW 7th Street, the 8,000-square-foot facility will offer new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials—all while supporting Habitat’s mission to build homes, communities,
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(Update: Adding video, comments from travelers and airport officials) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– What was first reported as an empty terminal at times and easy travel just before Thanksgiving has now turned into a nightmare for many travelers arriving back at Redmond Airport from their trips. “There was a plane that had been diverted from Medford
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(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, shelter users) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Wednesday, Bend’s Lighthouse Navigation Center hosted their own holiday meals, giving people a chance to reflect on what they’re thankful for. “When I came in here, I was pretty defeated,” Matthew Kaiser said Wednesday. “With all of their support and help, I’ve been able
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Late travelers were flying into Redmond Airport Wednesday for their Thanksgiving plans. It’s considered the busiest travel day of the year – both on the roads and in the air.
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(Adding video: Special Projects Mgr. unveils 20-year Master Plan) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What will the City of Redmond look like in the next 20 years. The Redmond City Council received an update from the Special Projects and Natural Resources Program Manager, on the Parks Master Plan; what Redmond will look like in the next 20
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In October, NewsChannel 21 spoke with a Redmond family about their experience living at the RedPoint Apartments.
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Following steep declines in school attendance in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, Oregon students are slowly beginning to show up more regularly to class, and a growing number of ninth-graders are on track to graduate on time.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air has modified its service between Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Portland International Airport (PDX) from seasonal to year-round daily flights, officials announced Thursday. “This change reflects the strong business demand and airline’s commitment to smaller communities like Redmond, ensuring vital air service for Central Oregon residents and businesses,”
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Downtown Redmond Ice Skate Rink will not open for the 2024-25 season, the city reminded Thursday. A series of costly equipment failures led to the decision to not invest more into the current rink, but there are plans afoot for a new, larger one downtown. The temporary rink was first installed in 2010 and has exceeded its useful
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Airport said Monday it anticipates another busy holiday travel season from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve. With increased passenger volume, travelers should expect busier-than-usual terminal activity and are advised to allow extra time for parking, checking in and clearing security. “We strongly recommend passengers arrive at least two hours before
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This weekend, the Dry Canyon Arts Association held its semi-annual Art Show and Sale at the Redmond High School commons, including a raffle with a big goal: to jumpstart art education for every elementary school child in Redmond.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline thanked the community on Thursday for voter approval of a $97.7 million bond measure in last week’s election and said an oversight committee will be formed soon for the projects it will fund. Here’s the full statement: Dear Redmond School District Community, We are
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A Redmond woman crashed her SUV through a fence and into a mini-storage business off Northwest Sixth Street Thursday morning, but police said no injuries were reported.
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