REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters quickly stopped an attic fire at an Eagle Crest-area home Saturday morning that was traced to the mechanical failure of a bathroom exhaust fan, prompting a reminder to residents about their proper care. Redmond Fire & Rescue crews were called around 7:30 a.m. to the possible structure fire in the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Thursday, August 8, Redmond Police patrol and traffic officers conducted 101 traffic stops on Highway 97, near the SW Evergreen Avenue intersection, and citations were issued for 32 violations, officials said Friday. The remainder of the enforcement efforts resulted in warnings and traffic safety reminders to motorists, Lt. Eric Beckwith
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(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their crops amid a late snowfall and this summer’s record heat and early, smoky wildfire season. At RainShadow Organics and Well Rooted Farms, farmers shared with us Monday their recent experience growing crops in Central
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond-based Pacific Crest Bus Lines has announced the expansion of two major routes from Central Oregon to the Willamette Valley, adding new daily stops at the Redmond Transit Hub and Redmond Airport. “These additions will enhance travel options for passengers on the Bend to Eugene and Bend-Salem-Portland routes, providing greater convenience
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire sprinkler system helped limit damage when a fire broke out late Friday night in the conveyor belt area of a southeast Redmond animal-bedding business, an official said. Around 10:30 p.m., a passer-by reported seeing flames on the exterior of JTS Animal Bedding at 2162 SE First Street, Redmond Fire
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A revamped, expanded Redmond Farmers Market has more than fruits and veggies and also has activities for the kids, every Friday at Centennial Park from 3-7 p.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker announced Thursday that she is running to be Redmond’s mayor, seeking to unseat incumbent Ed Fitch. “As a local small business owner, active community volunteer, and Redmond resident for over 24 years, it has been an honor representing the community I know and love as a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond School District said Thursday it will be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision district-wide, starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This provides no-cost meals to all students, including those attending the Redmond Proficiency Academy. This program will be available for the following three school years, contingent on financial viability. This program
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The median home prices in Bend and Redmond dipped a bit in July – not a big surprise, as they zig-zag quite a bit over the months and years. But perhaps a more telling stat in the latest monthly report by Redmond’s Beacon Appraisal Group, out Tuesday, is that both cities
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(Update: adding video) American Legion Community Park in Redmond is dedicated to all who have served, are serving and will serve our country, with 530 veterans’ names engraved on the pavement. It also recently hosted Redmond’s Brewfest and Night Glow. Jillian Fortner takes us there for a visit in this week’s Park Picks.
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After five days of funnel cakes and conquering your fear of heights, the 104th Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo was wrapping up its final day Sunday.
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(Update: Kelsey McGee at fair’s final day for report at Ten, Eleven) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians have been out having fun despite the heat, smoke and fires to celebrate 104 years of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Our Dylan Anderman was on hand live Wednesday, the first day of a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works, the regional housing authority for Central Oregon, is excited to announce applications are being accepted from August 1st-15th for the newly redeveloped Spencer Court, a 60-unit modern affordable housing community in southwest Redmond. The first of the three-story buildings (12 apartment homes) is nearing completion, with the second building
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Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $17,364,442 to the state under the Airport Improvement Program, including $3.75 million to Bend Municipal Airport for the new air traffic control tower, a project getting under way this week.
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Deschutes County commissioners wrestled and split once again Monday afternoon, but in the end decided 2-1 to move ahead with efforts to create a managed homeless camp on county-owned land along Highway 126 on Redmond’s east side, to get dozens of people off a parcel they’ve been trying to swap with the state for nearly 20 years.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of Redmond, so he checked the video to see what it was. What he saw was a bit surprising. “I saw the cat walking down off my porch,” he said Monday. “Cat”
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire destroyed several vehicles in a southwest Redmond backyard and spread to a home’s attic Saturday afternoon, but firefighters who attacked the blaze prevented more serious damage to the residence, an official said. Redmond Fire and Rescue responded around 12:35 p.m. to the reported structure fire in the 1600 block
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Police Department will host its National Night Out at Bear Creek Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, part of a nationwide annual event to promote community ties with law enforcement. The event was originally slated to take place at Bend High, but that
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursday, August 8, the Redmond Police Department said it plans to conduct a “focus patrol” effort on off-leash dogs along the Dry Canyon Trail, “to support users abiding by the rules, and to have contact with those who are not.” The department said in a Saturday Facebook post it “has
Continue Reading REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department said it fielded multiple calls Tuesday from citizens regrading an attempted scam. Each person stated they received a call from the Redmond Police Department’s business phone number. The person on the line represented themselves as a Redmond Police officer and was attempting to obtain personal information from
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