Retiring Redmond mayor, departing city councilors honored by community
A community gathering took place Wednesday evening at Juniper Golf Club in Redmond to honor retiring long-time Mayor George Endicott and departing…
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Smoky fire hits outbuilding west of Redmond, used to house chickens; no injuries reported
A fire Wednesday afternoon damaged an outbuilding west of Redmond that was used to house chickens and store feed, but no one was injured and all…
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Semi driver struck, killed after stopping rig on Hwy. 97 in Redmond, trying to cross 5 lanes on foot
A semi-truck driver was struck and killed on Highway 97 in Redmond Monday evening after he stopped his rig on the highway shoulder, got out and tried…
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With bitter cold in forecast, Shepherd’s House to open daytime warming shelter at Redmond church
In response to the forecast extreme cold weather, Shepherd’s House Ministries will open a daytime warming shelter in Redmond from 7:00 am-5:00 pm…
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City of Redmond accepting applications for upcoming City Council vacancy
The city of Redmond is currently accepting applications to fill an upcoming council vacancy once Mayor-elect Ed Fitch takes office Jan. 1. …
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New Oregon House speaker, C.O. lawmakers tour Bend navigation center, talk with Redmond leaders
On the second leg of his three-day trip through Central and Eastern Oregon, House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) toured a new low-barrier…
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Redmond post office overwhelmed with packages, says it should be back on track for Christmas
The holiday season means a surge in online shopping, which can lead to delivery backlogs — and they’ve gotten worse amid staffing shortages facing…
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Get ready for holiday crowds, lines at RDM; air travelers should arrive early
More than 40,000 air travelers go through Roberts Field Airport in Redmond in December. Director Zachary Bass says check with your airline and get to…
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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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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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