Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo wrapping up its 104th year
(Update: Kelsey McGee at fair’s final day for report at Ten, Eleven) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians have been out having fun…
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Housing Works opens waiting list for Spencer Court, 60-unit affordable housing community in SW Redmond
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Housing Works, the regional housing authority for Central Oregon, is excited to announce applications are being accepted from…
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Oregon airport projects get $17 million from feds; $3.75 million for Bend Airport as control tower project begins
Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration is awarding $17,364,442 to the state under the…
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Commissioners vote 2-1 after more debate to move forward with managed homeless camp in east Redmond
Deschutes County commissioners wrestled and split once again Monday afternoon, but in the end decided 2-1 to move ahead with efforts to create a…
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Midnight visitor comes calling in Tetherow Crossing: Home’s Ring doorbell camera catches a cougar stopping by
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Micheal Hocker heard his Ring doorbell chime just after midnight Friday night at his home in Tetherow Crossing, northwest of…
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Fire destroys several vehicles in backyard of SW Redmond home, spreads to attic before crews can stop it
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire destroyed several vehicles in a southwest Redmond backyard and spread to a home’s attic Saturday afternoon, but…
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Bend Police Dept. moves National Night Out event to Bear Creek Elementary; Redmond PD also outlines Aug. 6 plans
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend Police Department will host its National Night Out at Bear Creek Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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Redmond Police plan one-day ‘focused patrol’ crackdown on off-leash dogs on Dry Canyon Trail
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On Thursday, August 8, the Redmond Police Department said it plans to conduct a “focus patrol” effort on off-leash dogs along…
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Redmond Police issue ‘jury summons’ scam alert after several reports of callers falsely claiming to be officers, seeking info
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Police Department said it fielded multiple calls Tuesday from citizens regrading an attempted scam. Each person…
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Jeep, motorcycle collide near NW Redmond intersection, seriously injuring rider; police investigating
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond police are investigating the collision of an SUV and motorcycle near a northwest Redmond intersection Monday night…
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Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond wraps up FairWell Festival, prepares for 104th county Fair & Rodeo
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Fairgrounds just wrapped up the FairWell Festival and is busily preparing for another…
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A look at how the weekend’s FairWell Festival went amid parking and traffic changes, high heat – and a stormy pause
The weekend’s second annual FairWell Festival at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds came to a dramatic close Sunday night, delayed a bit by stormy…
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Redmond Airport, St. Charles report some, but apparently minimal impacts of global computer outage
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Redmond Airport and St. Charles Health System say they have seen some impacts, but apparently were spared the worst of…
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‘Really kind of a cluster:’ Redmond revises weekend traffic plans after issues with last year’s FairWell Festival
With the second annual FairWell Festival returning to Redmond this weekend, many are reminded of the traffic issues and frustrations many experienced…
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Overland Expo Pacific NW at Redmond Fairgrounds draws over 16,000 attendees from 45 states, 10 countries
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, the second in the series of premier U.S. consumer events, continued its momentum with the…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue hiring nine firefighters after voters OK operating levy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After voters approved a new five-year levy, Redmond Fire & Rescue said Tuesday it is currently accepting applications for…
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Central Oregon teens take part in the first Jr. Women’s Law Enforcement Academy
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The group Central Oregon Women in Law Enforcement (COWIL) hosted their first ever Jr. Women’s Law Enforcement Academy last…
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Redmond PD release dramatic bodycam video of officers kicking in door, rescuing 5 people from burning home
Redmond Police released dramatic bodycam video Thursday of officers rushing to, then kicking in the door of a burning home to awaken and rescue five…
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Redmond city councilors send voters a measure to extend ban on psilocybin service centers for another 2 years
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On the agenda at the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night: magic mushrooms. Here’s a bit of background: On Nov. 8,…
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‘My favorite part about summer is bike camp’: Bike for Life Camp teaches people of all ages how to ride a bike
This week at Elton Gregory Middle School in Redmond, a nonprofit is teaching people of all ages how to ride a…
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