Jericho Road receives $10,000 donation from the Autzen Foundation
The Autzen Foundation has awarded Jericho Road, a nonprofit helping the hungry and homeless in Central Oregon, $10,000 to help support their…
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First Story to provide 15th Redmond home, partnering with Hayden Homes, NeighborImpact
As Oregon’s housing crisis continues to keep affordable homeownership out of reach for many community members, one hard-working family in Central…
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Redmond girl, 7, inspired to sell bracelets, help Ronald McDonald House
A recent trip to McDonald’s inspired 7-year-old Kennedy Nichols of Redmond to step up to help the Ronald McDonald House, where families stay when…
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Redmond family builds snowman over 16 feet tall
The family who owns and operates Central Oregon Adult Foster Care in Redmond believes it’s created the region’s tallest snowman — over 16 feet tall!…
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Redmond Airport clears the runway to keep flights flying when snow hits
The Redmond Airport worked through the snowstorm to make sure commercial flights were not affected. There are 7,000 feet of runway to keep free of…
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Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanket High Desert; 7,600 lose power in Redmond, CRR, Madras areas
Several inches of heavy, wet snow blanketed the High Desert Sunday – the deepest, most widespread snowfall in some time – knocking out power to…
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Furry Friends: Meet puppy Thanos and friends!
Five puppies are waiting for new homes at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center: Thanos, Holly, Noel, Dasher and Rudy were surrendered recently — three…
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City of Redmond invites public to retirement celebration for Endicott, Clark-Endicott, Patrick
The City of Redmond invites the public to attend a celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Juniper Golf Clubhouse, honoring Mayor George…
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Redmond Christmas tree lot giving away free trees to veterans
Fox’s Tree Lot, located in front of Redmond’s BrightSide Thrift Store on Fifth Street, is offering hundreds of free Christmas trees to military…
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Coco’s Kids plans Christmas Tree Sale Saturday in Redmond
The nonprofit Coco’s Kids is selling Christmas trees this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CK Bingo in Redmond to benefit the young athletes at…
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Redmond Mayor-Elect Ed Fitch has future plans for marijuana shops, focuses on access, not revenue
The newly elected mayor of Redmond has some plans in store for the future of marijuana shops. Ed Fitch says there’s no reason not to…
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Youth Villages Oregon sees escalating emotional and behavioral challenges among youth
In Central Oregon, Youth Villages, a nationwide nonprofit, offers various emotional and behavioral support services to kids and families, and sees…
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BLM seeks input on Redmond’s plan to lease 620 acres for wastewater treatment expansion, wetlands
The Bureau of Land Management is offering people the opportunity to provide input on the City of Redmond’s request to lease about 620 acres of BLM…
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Redmond’s sixth annual Turkey Trot draws a crowd on the run
Over 1,300 runners gathered Thursday at Sam Johnson Park for the sixth annual Redmond Turkey Trot, a benefit for Bright Eyes, Bright Future and the…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue sets house ablaze — repeatedly — in ‘Burn to Learn’ training drill
Redmond Fire & Rescue set fire, more than once, to a donated home Tuesday, a valuable ‘Burn to Learn’ exercise for their and other fire…
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Summit Health plans grand opening next week of new, second Redmond clinic
Summit Health announced Monday next week’s grand opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art second Redmond clinic location, further expanding the…
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Downtown Redmond reports rise in opening of new businesses; occupancy grows to 94%
The Redmond Urban Renewal Agency said Monday it is pleased to announce 17 new businesses in the retail/restaurant/service sectors have opened…
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‘I’m really energized from this event’: Energy forum held in Redmond to discuss area’s energy future
The Environmental Center invited the public to help plan for Deschutes County’s energy future. Saturday’s event was the first-ever Local Energy…
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Shepherd’s House winter shelter opens in Redmond church
While renovating its new, permanent Redmond shelter site, The Shepherd’s House has arranged for this winter’s overnight homeless shelter, which…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue to conduct ‘burn to learn’ training at donated house
Redmond Fire & Rescue plans to conduct a rescheduled “Burn to Learn” live fire training exercise next Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. in a house at 726 SW…
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