BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon House District 53 Democratic incumbent Emerson Levy and Republican challenger Keri Lopez faced off on a variety of issues in Monday night’s live Decision 2024 debate on NewsChannel 21, with Levy pointing to progress she’s made and Lopez saying she’d help restore needed balance in Salem. Lopez, a two-term Redmond
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The Central Oregon Stamp Club held its fifth annual Stamp Show on Saturday at Redmond’s Zion Lutheran Church, a chance to meet dealers from across the Northwest and to buy, sell and trade stamps and share an interesting hobby that mixes history, geography and more.
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The Redmond Executive Association, Redmond Rotary and Redmond Kiwanis Club co-hosted an election forum featuring candidates and measures on Friday at the Redmond Senior Center. We spoke with House District 53 candidates Keri Lopez and Emerson Levy, who take part in a live debate Monday at 7 p.m. on NewsChannel 21.
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If you love to read and can’t get enough books, Redmond’s Herringbone Books plans a book giveaway on Saturday at the High Desert Music Hall The unsorted second-hand books come from private collections and estate sales, donated by those who want them to have a second life.
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A Redmond pet shop, Local Paws, is teaming up with the Redmond Senior Center this October to help area seniors who can use some help caring for their pets.
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To keep up with growing wastewater needs, the city of Redmond wants to create a wetlands complex on property northwest of the city now partially owned by the BLM. You can find more details, plus how to submit comments at this recent article.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department alerted the public on Tuesday about a familiar scam in which a person is representing themselves as a Redmond police officer. The caller specifically claims to be Sergeant Gautney, and is contacting individuals regarding “an urgent legal matter,” Lieutenant Eric Beckwith said. He said the contact has
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of concert-goers welcomed fall over the weekend in Redmond, bringing an expected multimillion-dollar boost to the economy. The three-day Cascade Equinox Festival wrapped up its second year at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, where you got to experience multiple genres across five different stages. “I just really love the people that you meet,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – There was a lot more than music from a wide variety of genres for thousands to enjoy at the weekend’s second annual Cascade Equinox Festival at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Beyond the jam, funk, soul, electronic and bluegrass artists, there were workshops, a bath house, roller rink, carnival rides, a variety
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The inaugural, three-day Cascade Equinox Festival got underway Friday at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, featuring more than 50 musical acts. Our KTVZ.COM Poll asks if you plan to attend the event. Kelsey McGee spoke with the director for the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. She also spoke with someone who attended the
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With multiple fires still burning across Oregon, such as the Bachelor Complex, Wiley Flat and Flat Top blazes, NewsChannel 21 deep-dives into how fire retardant used in aerial firefighting complements efforts on the ground to stop and contain blazes.
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– Some air travelers arriving at Redmond Airport tell us they have noticed large price surges for transportation services like Uber and Lyft when looking for a ride home from the airport.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mechanical issues that closed the downtown Redmond ice skating rink early last winter mean it won’t reopen this winter, and quite possibly the next as well. But plans are in the early stages to create a bigger, better facility and bigger downtown draw. City councilors reviewed some concepts and size options
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management said Wednesday it is seeking public input on the city of Redmond’s request to acquire an over 540-acre parcel of public land to accommodate expanding the city’s wastewater treatment facility and associated wetlands complex. The Upper Deschutes Resource Management plan would have to be amended for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced Tuesday the launch of their Harvest for Hope Food Drive to help fill their urgent need for breakfast and lunch food items. Both Inn locations in Bend and Redmond have an urgent need for food donations in support of the Inn’s Meal Program, which provides a healthy breakfast
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond reopened the newly reconstructed SW Reservoir Drive from SW Helmholtz Way to SW 35th Street last Friday. This major arterial has been closed since late January while crews worked to complete Phase 1 of this significant city Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, focused on increasing safety and mobility
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Two power outages at the Redmond Municipal Airport late Friday night shut down the automated weather station incoming pilots depend on for required weather reports, leading to cancellation of three late-night arrivals and also affected departing flights Saturday morning, an official said.
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The two candidates for Oregon Senate District 27, Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers, clashed repeatedly in a contentious live debate on NewsChannel 21 Tuesday night, each seeking to paint the other as an extremist who won’t bring people together and serve Central Oregonians well in Salem.
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A Redmond baby who was born with a brain disorder that caused him to have seizures led to him undergoing surgery to remove half his brain. Since that surgery, he is making progress, much to his family’s relief and support.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the 2023-2024 FFA season concludes, Redmond High School students have once again demonstrated their exceptional talents and dedication at the Deschutes County Fair. A total of 45 students competed with their market and breeding projects, with 42 students successfully selling their market projects at auction, earning an impressive $299,081.71 for
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