Climbers rescued after ropes get stuck at Smith Rock State Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search & Rescue volunteers rescued two climbers stranded nearly 400 feet above the ground at Smith Rock…
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Redmond School District celebrates students who were awarded academic honors by College Board
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.…
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Deschutes County Commissioner candidate proposes 6-mile no camping zone
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone…
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NeighborImpact helps Redmond TSA workers during partial shutdown with $5,000 in gift cards
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact donated more than $5,000 in gift cards to support TSA employees at Redmond Municipal Airport who are working…
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Furry Friends: Talula loves tug-of-war and her canine “boyfriends”!
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s furry friend is Talula, a 2-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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UPDATE: Senator Jeff Merkley postponed upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley postponed his town hall tour in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties this…
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Ask the Mayor: Redmond ice rink timeline, airport future, and water concerns
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch joined KTVZ News at Sunrise for this month’s exclusive “Ask the Mayor” segment, answering…
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Update: Police say motorcyclist was speeding before fatal crash at SE Bend intersection, may be charged
A 19-year-old Redmond resident was killed Friday evening when the speeding motorcycle on which he was a passenger collided head-on with an SUV at a…
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Deschutes County issues weekly road construction and closure update
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects…
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Redmond Municipal Airport welcomes Breeze Airways’ new Las Vegas route
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is…
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Furry Friends: Pretty Prada thinks she’s a lap dog
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Prada, a 3-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in…
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Redmond City Council approves new $1.5 million airport fire and rescue truck
(Update: adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council approved the purchase of a new Airport Rescue and Fire…
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Government shutdown not affecting travel at Redmond airport
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The partial federal government shutdown is not slowing things down for travelers at Redmond Municipal Airport, where flights…
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Planned 75-unit supportive housing village near Redmond Airport receives $23 million state grant
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by…
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RootedHomes opens applications for Redmond affordable homeownership community
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero…
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Skilled trades shortage addressed as welding tour visits Redmond High School
(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide…
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Deschutes County seeks new Planning Commission member from Redmond/Terrebonne area
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning…
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BrightSide Animal Center to host “Brighter Futures Gala” in Redmond: a fundraiser for our furry friends
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center will host its Brighter Futures Gala on May 2nd at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. The…
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Donate a box, help a family: Cereal drive at Oregon Fred Meyer stores
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit partners will be stationed at Fred Meyer store entrances across the state on Saturday, March 7th, for the National…
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Pay It Forward: One mom fills Central Oregon’s baby supply gap, “step up to the plate”
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help…
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