In a unique partnership with the University of California at Davis, the Redmond Proficiency Academy is offering a two-week course for students called “Blue Humanities – Ocean Stories.”
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Grief-stricken Ridgeview High School students and staff and the Redmond community on Monday were mourning the loss and supporting the family of a 17-year-old junior at the school who drowned while swimming at Steelhead Falls on Saturday.
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A “racially hateful” and intimidating note – and a dead racoon – were left at the front door of Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch’s law office, where they were found Monday morning. Police said it’s being investigated as a potential bias crime, as they seeking the public’s help to find who did it.
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Residents escaped a fire late Friday night that heavily damaged a home northeast of Redmond – caused by the heat of a butane lighter on a bed – but two dogs were taken from the home by firefighters and given oxygen to recover.
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A Redmond woman reported missing last week and who family said “tends to wander” has been found by her family in Bend, police said Wednesday.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will convene Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13-14 in Redmond for their third meeting of the year, and approval of the Smith Rock State Park Master Plan is on the agenda. On June 13, commissioners will convene a work session from 1 to 3 p.m.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Tuck Elementary, M.A. Lynch Elementary, Sage Elementary, Terrebonne Community, and Vern Patrick Elementary schools are five of 300 schools from 36 states across the country to receive a $5,000 grant through the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries. This year, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1.5 million
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – During commencement ceremonies held on Wednesday, May 24, Redmond Proficiency Academy graduated 153 seniors from the Class of 2023, including 33 valedictorians. “Graduation is hands down my favorite time of the year, as it’s the culmination of years of hard work for our graduates and an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — If college isn’t for everyone, then what’s the solution for students who aren’t headed down that path? That’s the question Heart of Oregon Corps is addressing with their Heart of Oregon Corps Campus Campaign. Even in 2023, schools offer plenty of resources to help students attend college, but there is a
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here are the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of May 28-June 3. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURE: SW 24th St from SW Salmon Ave to SW Timber Ave – Closed Tuesday, May 30 thru Friday, June 2. SW 24th St
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This month’s One Class at a Time $500 award from Mid-Oregon Credit Union goes to Ridgeview High Schools Si Se Puede Club, an inclusive Latinx club that focuses on leadership and community service.
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Tips from a federal task force led to a 10-month investigation, 23-count indictment, $1 million warrant and arrest Thursday in Idaho of a 32-year-old Redmond man who is accused of possessing images of child pornography and animal abuse.
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Three long-time educators are moving into new chapters of their lives at the end of this school year, leaving behind their legacies at the Redmond School District, officials said Wednesday.
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Effective June 1, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close all outdoor debris burning for the season, until further notice. During this closure, all outdoor debris burning is prohibited in all areas served by Redmond Fire & Rescue in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.
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The Redmond Farmer’s Market returns this summer, and it’s bringing an exciting blend of flavors, fun, and community spirit to Centennial Park in Downtown Redmond.
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The Redmond School District is inviting community members to preview secondary curricula that will be recommended for adoption to be implemented next school year.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond residents may hear the chopping of a U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. as it lands in the Redmond High School practice fields to visit staff and students and to give a special message to graduates. The Redmond School District has coordinated with the Air Force
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A pretty but pesky invasive and noxious weed is making its way into Central Oregon gardens. Experts say myrtle spurge is not something you want around. It’s a drought-tolerant plant being used often in home gardens, but despite its attractive look, it’s an invasive plant and can displace native plants.
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Our next Salute to Seniors who make up the Class of 2023 from NewsChannel 21’s Carly Keenan focuses on the Ridgeview High Ravens, where as one senior said, “Our class has a sense of culture and enthusiasm.”
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The Redmond City Council returned to the controversial topic of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries at a two-hour workshop Tuesday evening at City Hall, hearing from members of the public and some invited guests.
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