REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond police are investigating the collision of an SUV and motorcycle near a northwest Redmond intersection Monday night that sent the rider, a 19-year-old Redmond man, to St. Charles Bend with life-threatening injuries. Police and fire medics responded around 10:15 p.m. to the crash involving a Jeep SUV and a Kawasaki
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds just wrapped up the FairWell Festival and is busily preparing for another big event — the 104th annual Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo. “An economic impact report showed that this weekend alone has about $119 million economic impact on the community,” Deschutes County Fair and Expo Director Geoff Hinds said
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The weekend’s second annual FairWell Festival at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds came to a dramatic close Sunday night, delayed a bit by stormy weather that prompted sending the thousands of attendees indoors to the First Interstate Bank Center for a time.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Airport and St. Charles Health System say they have seen some impacts, but apparently were spared the worst of Friday’s global computer outage affecting airports, hospitals and other businesses around the world. Thousands of US flights were grounded Friday as a technical disaster hit businesses and government agencies worldwide, with
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With the second annual FairWell Festival returning to Redmond this weekend, many are reminded of the traffic issues and frustrations many experienced last year, especially as they tried to leave, and officials have been working to address and resolve the mishaps.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the recent Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, attracting over 16,000 attendees from 45 states and 10 countries. About 400 exhibitors participated, including: Goose Gear, premium vehicle-based storage solutions since 1952, GRID RACK™, known for
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After voters approved a new five-year levy, Redmond Fire & Rescue said Tuesday it is currently accepting applications for the hiring of nine entry-level or lateral firefighter paramedics. The deadline for application submission is Sunday, August 25, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Details on the position and the application can be found
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The group Central Oregon Women in Law Enforcement (COWIL) hosted their first ever Jr. Women’s Law Enforcement Academy last Wednesday, designed for teens 13-18 years of age. This one-day camp, the first of its kind in Central Oregon, was put on by all women in a variety of law enforcement roles
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Redmond Police released dramatic bodycam video Thursday of officers rushing to, then kicking in the door of a burning home to awaken and rescue five people sleeping inside, a blaze that investigators tied to improper disposal of legal fireworks.
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On the agenda at the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night: magic mushrooms. Here’s a bit of background: On Nov. 8, 2022, Redmond voters approved a ballot measure prohibiting psilocybin service centers for two years. At their Tuesday night meeting, council members were directed to conduct a public hearing and vote on an
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This week at Elton Gregory Middle School in Redmond, a nonprofit is teaching people of all ages how to ride a bike.
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Two Bend Safeway stores and one in Redmond are among the 186 Oregon and Washington grocery stores that would be sold off if Kroger and Albertsons are allowed to merge, a 2022 proposal that the Federal Trade Commission and nine states, including Oregon, have filed suit to block.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Mosaic Community Health, a nonprofit community health center providing quality care for all in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, Sisters and Madras, recently received a generous donation of $19,500 from the Oregon Community Credit Union Foundation. The donation supported necessary upgrades needed at the Redmond High School-Based Health Center to create a safe
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With temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in the coming days and expected to stay in the mid-90s through the weekend in Central Oregon, many men, women, and children living on the streets face severe dehydration and other dangerous health risks.
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Disposal of used, legal fireworks in an area with combustibles sparked a fire early Friday morning that caused “significant” damage to two homes in northwest Redmond, a fire official said.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -Bend’s median home sales price got closer to a record level in June, while Redmond’s dipped a bit. Both markets saw their inventory rise to 3 ½ months, the highest level in at least three years, according to Thursday’s report from Beacon Appraisal Group. Bend’s median price rose $22,000 last month, to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A multi-agency investigation over the past several months led to the arrest early Wednesday morning of a Redmond woman on fentanyl possession charges during a traffic stop by Redmond Police Street Crimes Unit detectives. The arrest of the woman, who police did not identify, resulted from an investigation that included a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Triple-digit temperatures are expected over the next several days, which means animals need extra attention in beating the heat. In order to keep pets safe, owners need to take precautions. “Do not leave your pets in your cars,” Victoria Arbona, the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon’s veterinary emergency doctor, said Wednesday. “It’s really not
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An attorney and former Terrebonne resident was arrested Wednesday near his Portland home, charged with criminally negligent homicide in a June 2023 hit-and-run crash in Redmond that claimed the life of a Redmond motorcyclist.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Rotary Club of Redmond proudly announces the launch of the Rotary Home Team, a new initiative designed to provide free basic home maintenance services to seniors in the Redmond community. Recognizing the challenges many seniors face in managing household repairs, the Rotary Home Team aims to fill a crucial gap,
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