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Crews stop brush fire northwest of Redmond

October 30, 2020 11:05 pm Barney Lerten

A wind-fanned brush fire northwest of Redmond burned about a quarter-acre Friday afternoon before crews stopped it, officials…

What the state’s new COVID-19 metrics mean for C.O. schools

October 30, 2020 6:11 pm Alec Nolan

Despite two straight days of record COVID-19 case numbers, Gov. Kate Brown and other state officials on Friday unveiled new, more flexible guidelines…

Tow-truck driver arrested in Redmond hit-and-run crash

October 30, 2020 10:55 am Barney Lerten

A tow truck driver was arrested Thursday on felony hit-and-run and other charges, accused of hitting and injuring a 77-year-old Redmond woman in a…

Venardos Circus returns to Redmond, with COVID-19 restrictions in place

October 29, 2020 6:23 pm Max Goldwasser

It’s been more than seven months since The Venardos Circus has been able to put up its classic red-and-white tent. For the first time since the…

Republic Services launches Redmond residential food waste curbside collection

October 29, 2020 10:37 pm KTVZ News Sources

Republic Services, formerly High Country Disposal, is expanding the curbside compost program in Redmond to include all food…

Escaped burn pile sparks brush fire NW of Redmond

October 29, 2020 9:32 pm KTVZ News Sources

An unattended burn pile sparked a brush fire northwest of Redmond Thursday afternoon that burned about an acre before firefighters stopped its…

Redmond police arrest Crooked River Ranch man in drug raid

October 29, 2020 3:42 pm Barney Lerten

Redmond police detectives raided a Crooked River Ranch home on Wednesday and arrested a 57-year-old man on various charges related to drug sales in…

Oregon’s Consumer Cellular bought by Chicago firm; Redmond call center to stay

October 28, 2020 11:01 am Barney Lerten

Consumer Cellular, founded in Portland 25 years ago, has been purchased by a Chicago private equity firm for about $2.3 billion and will continue…

Redmond City Council OKs emergency accommodation rules for wildfire victims

October 28, 2020 12:02 am Alec Nolan

The Redmond City Council met Tuesday night to discuss an important ordinance regarding recreational vehicles in the city.…

NW pro indoor football conference announces C.O. team: the High Desert Storm

October 20, 2020 9:43 am KTVZ News Sources

The American West Football Conference announced Tuesday it has approved a new professional indoor franchise to be located in Central Oregon.…

Hummel leads way for new Central Oregon Decency Project

October 16, 2020 5:34 pm Jack Hirsh

It’s no secret this is a time of heightened tension in our country and our…

Redmond mayoral debate: Baer, Endicott and Robertson generally genial

October 14, 2020 10:37 pm Barney Lerten

Redmond Mayor George Endicott and his two election challengers, Charles Baer and Tanner Robertson, met for a generally genial debate on NewsChannel…

Redmond PD report results of grant-funded enhanced traffic patrols

October 14, 2020 8:52 pm KTVZ News Sources

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During September, the Redmond Police Department conducted grant-funded enhanced traffic patrols. The grants allow the…

Wind-fanned fire heavily damages NE Redmond home

October 13, 2020 9:19 pm Barney Lerten

A stubborn, wind-driven fire heavily damaged a northeast Redmond home late Tuesday afternoon, officials…

Hospice of Redmond volunteer earns national honor

October 13, 2020 2:47 pm KTVZ News Sources

Hospice of Redmond has announced that Rachel Carver won the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization award for “Volunteer of the Year…

Boutique Air to begin daily Redmond-Portland flights this week

October 12, 2020 5:14 pm KTVZ News Sources

Boutique Air will begin daily flight operations from Redmond Municipal Airport to Portland International Airport on…

Redmond Police move ‘National Night Out’ event online

October 7, 2020 8:22 am KTVZ News Team

The Redmond Police annual ‘National Night Out’ celebration went virtual this year, with fun galore but a serious message as well: partnering with the…