REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Drivers in Redmond are now being ticketed by traffic cameras, as the city’s automated photo enforcement program moves into its next phase. The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of the program on May 15, 2026, followed by a 30-day warning period intended to help drivers adjust and encourage safer habits
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department launched Phase One of its Automated Photo Enforcement Traffic Program on May 15, 2026. The program’s warning period concludes on June 14, with official citations for violators set to begin on June 15, 2026. The purpose of the warning period is to allow the community to become
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Redmond announced that the position of Mayor and three City Council seats will be on the November 2026 general election ballot. Terms for the elected officials are set to begin in January 2027, offering community members an opportunity to help guide the city’s future. Serving on the Redmond
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A litter of puppies found in abandoned trailer are getting a fresh start thanks to BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. BrightSide says, looking at these puppies today, you would never guess what they have overcome. They were found in an abandoned trailer with their mom, who unfortunately did not survive. After
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A blood drive is being held in honor of a Redmond firefighter-paramedic remembered for his service, strength and dedication to his community. The blood drive, scheduled for Friday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place at 341 NW Dogwood Ave. in Redmond. The flyer below was posted
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire is now 100% contained after Redmond firefighters reported a brush fire this afternoon around 3:00 p.m. The McCaffery fire, off SE McCaffery Road in Redmond, burned one acre before it was contained, according to wildfire tracking app, Watch Duty. Redmond Fire and Rescue shared photos on their FaceBook page
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Grace and Hammer restaurant in Redmond is expanding its offerings in its fourth month under new ownership. The establishment, housed in a historic building constructed in 1912, continues to operate after being purchased by a group of local friends in early 2026. The new owners aim to grow the legacy of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning concluded their 2026 home regular season with a 40–17 loss to the Kentucky Barrels on Sunday, June 8th, in Redmond. Kentucky’s offense established an early lead, driving to a 19–2 halftime advantage. The Barrels capitalized on short fields and red-zone opportunities, relying on a ground attack that delivered
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond today celebrated a major milestone for the Eastside Arterial Project with a ribbon-cutting for the new roundabout at Veterans Way and Airport Way. The new roundabout is a significant component of Phase Three of the Eastside Arterial project. Additionally, Phase One’s southern connection at 9th Street is
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TERREBONNE, Ore. (KTVZ) — US-97 has reopened in both directions north of Terrebonne after a serious two-vehicle crash that shut down the highway for hours and prompted an air ambulance response. Oregon State Police told KTVZ News there may be a fatality. The Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregonians are asked to wear orange and red on Friday, June 5th, for a local girl named Ember. Ember is the six-year-old Vern Patrick Elementary student who was killed near Suttle Lake over Memorial Day Weekend. The community is asked to wear the colors on Friday to “keep the Ember
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond’s long-anticipated Hub Aquatic and Recreation Center is nearing completion, but officials now say the opening will likely come later than originally planned. The 56,000-square-foot facility, located at Southwest 35th Street and Lava Avenue, is expected to open in late summer or early fall, according to the Redmond Area Park and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes will celebrate the completion of Rooted at 19th, a community of 23 permanently affordable homes, with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2026. The event, which will be held in Redmond, marks a significant expansion of affordable homeownership opportunities for the local workforce. The Rooted at 19th development
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and the Kiefer Magical Legacy Fund announced the recipients of the 2026 Kiefer Leutschaft Memorial Scholarships on June 1st. Four graduating seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School each received a one-time $2,500 scholarship to pursue higher education in behavioral health and related fields.
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Update: In a Deschutes County Courtroom on June 1, 2026 – Caleb Cegers was sentenced to 120 months (10 years) in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Taylor Wyss.Cegers will get credit for time served and will have three years probation following his release.Wyss was shot outside of a Bend
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John Carroll was a featured speaker at the Redmond Rotary Club discussing his background as a meteorologist. He walked the Rotarians through putting together a daily forecasts and of course fielded questions about today’s weather. John was presented with a special themed tie from Rotarian Joe Kosanovic. The tie has the signatures of all of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On May 13, 2026, 3 Sisters Equine Refuge in Redmond, Ore., received an orphaned foal named Rocky Balboa, who was immediately transported to Bend Equine Medical Center for critical care. Following initial life-saving efforts by Dr. Greer, a family offered their mare, Duchess, as a surrogate, providing Rocky with a new
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(Update: adding video, Life Flight Network is a not-for-profit air medical transport organization) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System is switching air medical transport partners, naming Life Flight Network as its preferred provider for patient transport and ending a long-standing relationship with AirLink. The decision comes after a months-long request for proposals process
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REDMOND, Ore. — Memorial Day in Redmond began early Monday morning, with rows of American flags lining Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery as the community gathered to honor those who served. The first ceremony took place from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at Terrebonne Pioneer Cemetery, where attendees paused to reflect and pay tribute to fallen service members.
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(Update: adding information from Fire Marshal Tom Mooney about the cause and property damage.) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A failed power transformer along Highway 97 was the cause of a vegetation fire that broke out Monday afternoon on SW 1st Street in Redmond, according to Fire Marshal Tom Mooney. Multiple fire crews responded to the
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