Cities across Central Oregon mourned and honored the military personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country this Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day, the annual observance serves as a solemn reminder of those who gave everything to preserve our freedom. Observances in Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Sisters included flag displays,
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All Oregon Lightning home games are livestreamed for free on KTVZ+. REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Lightning fell 54–33 to the Michigan Arsenal at the First Interstate Bank Center in Redmond. Quarterback Dalton Cole accounted for four touchdowns for the Lightning in the high-scoring non-conference matchup. Watch the replay here. The game saw both
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss the Community Development Department’s 2026-27 Work Plan. This hearing, scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Deschutes Services Building, located at 1300 NW Wall St. in Bend, invites community members to provide feedback. The public
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From traffic concerns on Highland to water allowances for farmers, Mayor Ed Fitch answers viewer-submitted questions for this month’s Ask the Mayor. Viewers can submit questions for Mayor Fitch at any time as part of our monthly segment – just click here.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Just announced, Banda Carnaval is coming to the 2026 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo! Banda Carnaval will bring the unmistakable sound of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, to Central Oregon on Sunday, August 2nd. Read the full press release from the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo below: “The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Fitch is set to reflect on the past year while providing updates on city projects, initiatives, and challenges for the annual State of the City address on Thursday, May 28, at Redmond City Hall. The address is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 411 SW 9th St.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A newly deployed mobile speed enforcement camera in Redmond has been damaged just days after the city launched its photo enforcement program. KTVZ News received video appearing to show the transportable unit, located on Southwest Quartz Avenue, tampered with. The video was posted online by an anonymous user. Redmond police confirmed
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders for residents across Central Oregon to return their ballots on time. According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, election officials had received about 357,000 ballots as of Tuesday, roughly 12% of the 3.1 million sent
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(Update: adding comments from CEO, volunteer, and future homeowner) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 100 volunteers spent the week building homes and building community during Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s 2026 Women Build Week at the Timber Cottages development in Redmond. The week-long initiative focused on empowering women through affordable homeownership and hands-on construction experience,
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Summer Kickin’ Concert Series begins May 22 at General Duffy’s in Redmond. The series, which focuses on families, will feature Jacquie Roar as the headliner for its inaugural event. General Duffy’s Waterhole is putting extra effort into making the annual music series affordable and accessible for families with children in Central
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — What started in a garage in Eugene in 1999 with a salon owner, a chemist, and a dream has grown into a global company shipping products around the world — all while keeping every step of the process rooted in Central Oregon. Founded by husband-and-wife team Jim and Lezlie McConnell, Light
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PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have already entered fire season weeks ahead of summer. Starting May 14, the Bureau of Land Management will ban fireworks, exploding targets, steel-core ammunition and other fire-starting materials on all BLM lands in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes County, Sisters, Terrebonne and Redmond. Work includes sign footing installation, curb ramp construction, striping operations and multiple road closures, with specific schedules varying by location. Crews are installing sign footings on Powell Butte Highway
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond Community Choir will present a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots” on Sunday, May 17, at 4 p.m. The concert will take place at the Redmond High School auditorium, located at 675 SW Rimrock Way. The nearly 80-member choir’s program features songs of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum artist Ja Rule will perform a free concert at the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in Redmond, Oregon, on Friday, July 31, 2026. The performance is part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Jeffrey Atkins, known by his stage name Ja Rule, is expected to deliver
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Lieutenant April Huey of the Redmond Police Department has been elected as the first President of the Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice, an organization formed in March 2026. This new association is dedicated to supporting women working within Oregon’s criminal justice system. The Oregon Association for Women in Criminal Justice
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As Oregon continues to face one of the highest rates of family homelessness in the country, Bethlehem Inn says it is beginning the early planning process for a possible expansion of its services in Redmond. The nonprofit, which has an emergency shelter in Bend and another shelter in Redmond, says the
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sixth and seventh grade science students at Redmond Proficiency Academy Middle School will host a Wildfire Science Student Showcase on May 8. The invitation-only event, running from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., will feature Community Education Projects designed to teach local youth about wildfire science. The showcase is the culmination of
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon dog whose story captured the community’s attention now has a happy ending. “Mama Eva,” a 6-year-old Cane Corso who survived a roughly 40-mile trek across Jefferson County late last year, has been adopted after months of recovery at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. The dog was first spotted
Continue ReadingREDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond will host the second and final Redmond Community Election Forum today for local candidates on the May ballot. The forum provides community members an opportunity to hear from and engage with candidates for Deschutes County Commissioner positions three and five. The event will take place Friday, May 1, at the
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