Appointed Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker to seek full term
Cat Zwicker announced Thursday that she will be seeking a full term on the Redmond City Council in the fall election.
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Redmond Chamber announces Fourth of July Parade winners
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congratulations to our parade winners in the 2022 Redmond 4th Of July Parade! What a great and awesome turn out from our community! Here’s the rest of Tuesday’s announcement from the Redmond Chamber of Commerce/CVB” We had five judges the morning of the parade that went around and judged each float by category.
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Redmond’s Jericho Road has name for its new shower trailer: Rubber Ducky
Jericho Road of Redmond has decided on naming their new Shower Trailer…..Rubber Ducky!
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Redmond Fire & Rescue hiring 8-11 firefighter paramedics
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue said Friday it is currently accepting applications for the immediate hiring of 8 -11 entry-level or lateral firefighter paramedics. The deadline for application submission is Friday, August 12 at noon. Details on the position and the application can be found at Redmond Fire & Rescue | Career Opportunities
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: July 3-16
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for July 3-16. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: NW 6th St/NW Canal Blvd from NW Jackpine Ave to NE King Way – Lane closures beginning Monday, July 11 thru Friday, July 29.
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Called threat of suspicious objects prompts evacuations at COCC’s Bend, Redmond campuses; nothing was found
Buildings on the Central Oregon Community College Bend and Redmond campuses were evacuated as a precaution Thursday afternoon due to a 911 call that threated suspicious objects at both locations. The call brought out police and the Oregon State Police bomb squad, but no such objects were found, authorities said.
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Crooked River Ranch man arrested in child pornography raid, accused of molesting Redmond child
A Crooked River Ranch man who was arrested in a raid on his home Wednesday for alleged child pornography also faces several other charges for allegedly molesting a 2-year-old he was babysitting at the child’s Redmond home, Oregon State Police said.
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Redmond Fire & Rescue adopts state fire code, bans open burning within city limits
Redmond Fire and Rescue has adopted and implemented the state’s fire code this month, and is banning outdoor debris burning within the city.
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‘We have good days and bad days’: How Redmond fireworks stand sales are going so far this Fourth season
(Update: Adding video and comments from parent volunteer at Redmond TNT fireworks stand) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firework sales have been underway in Redmond for a week now, and sales are varying between days. There are several TNT firework tents in Redmond in locations such as Safeway, Fred Meyer, and Walmart. The city of Bend
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Bethlehem Inn hosts ribbon-cutting for new Redmond shelter
The ribbon was cut Friday in Redmond for a former motel that is the Bethlehem Inn’s new shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
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Bethlehem Inn to host ribbon-cutting Friday at new Redmond shelter
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bethlehem Inn announced Thursday that the Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 1 p.m. at the Inn’s new Redmond shelter, located at 517 NW Birch Avenue. The ceremony will celebrate the completion of the Inn’s 18-month renovation of the 1960’s motel and will mark the launch of its
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Redmond Proficiency Academy students learn about nature activities for physical, mental health
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs) provided two days of educational field trips for students from the Redmond Proficiency Academy on June 13-14. High school students from the classes of Julie O’Neill and Jonathan Moore chose an elective course titled “The Call of Nature,” with a focus
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Redmond police confirm officers shot 2 dogs, killing 1, during investigation at homeless camp
While investigating the whereabouts of a stolen trailer and contents, Redmond police officers shot two dogs, one fatally, Tuesday night at a large houseless encampment off Northeast 17th Street and Greenwood Avenue.
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Redmond officials express concern about fireworks-related fires, injuries as Fourth approaches
The City of Redmond, Redmond Fire & Rescue & Redmond Police Department officials expressed concern Tuesday about potential fireworks-related fires and personal injuries as the Fourth of July draws near.
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Redmond butcher shop sparks online controversy with post criticizing Juneteenth; some customers cut ties
The Redmond butcher shop We’re the Würst posted a message to its Facebook page on Friday, making claims about the reasoning and legitimacy of the holiday Juneteenth that triggered an online backlash, a canceled partnership with a brewpub and prompted a Bend grocery store to pull its products from their shelves.
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Redmond HS partners with Every Child Central Oregon for foster care spotlight at youth skills camp
(Update: Adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s exciting enough that Redmond High School will soon send Kyle Littlejohn, Nathan Wachs, Chad Spitz and Ashton Fields to the Oregon All-State Game next Saturday. Add to that, to prep for the game and help youth from across Oregon build their skills, RHS is holding a three-day skills camp,
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City of Redmond planned road closures and delays: Weeks of June 19-July 2
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the weeks of June 19-July 2. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: NW 10th St from NW Pershall Way to NW Upas Ave – Single lane closure Tuesday, June 21 thru Wednesday,
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‘A perfect match’ : Redmond and Culver High plan to co-op boys and girls soccer programs
Redmond High School Athletic Director Doug Taylor will be proposing a soccer co-op with Culver High School at the June 22nd school board meeting.
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Redmond home added to National Register of Historic Places, with guidance for more homes to follow
Two National Register applications from the city of Redmond, recommended by the Oregon’s State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation, have been accepted by the National Park Service and listed in the National Register of Historic Places as of June 6.
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TSA looking to hire full- and part-time screening officers for Redmond Airport
The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers to work at Redmond Municipal Airport. There are currently full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $18.59 per hour.
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