Burrowing rockchucks breach COID canal near Redmond; flooding stopped, repairs begin
A 30-foot hole is what’s left after burrowing rodents — rockchucks, to be specific — caused a breach in an irrigation canal south of Redmond…
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Eco-arsonist pleads guilty to role in 1997 Redmond slaughterhouse fire, faces 7-plus years
A Pacific Northwest environmental extremist, arsonist and former fugitive pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court for his role in two arson…
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Ascend Academy: New Redmond flight program breaks barriers for aspiring pilots amid shortage
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — There’s a serious pilot shortage around the country, after the pandemic prompted early retirement by thousands of pilots. But…
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Redmond 6-year-old fighting cancer for a second time, in need of bone marrow donor
Six-year-old Journey Marino is no ordinary Redmond girl. Sure, her favorite character is a Disney princess. But she’s also incredibly brave as she…
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Redmond Mayor Endicott talks homelessness, housing and growth in State of the City
During his 13th State of the City address on Wednesday, Redmond Mayor George Endicott tackled a number of issues, but the most eye-catching one may…
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Redmond Airport runway closes for a month of paving; city will see more air traffic
Beginning Wednesday, the main Runway 5-23 at Redmond Municipal Airport is closed for about a month for a paving project, which will increase air…
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Hospice of Redmond’s Camp Sunrise returns as one-night youth grief camp after 2-year pause
For the first time in three years, the Hospice of Redmond’s Camp Sunrise is…
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Moving up: Evan Grant chosen as new principal of Redmond’s Obsidian Middle School
The Redmond School District announced Monday it has selected Evan Grant as the next principal of Obsidian Middle…
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RDM passengers voice variety of views after federal judge blocks travelers’ mask mandate
The federal mask mandate for public transportation could soon be going away, and Redmond airport travelers like Bex May are looking forward to…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue recipient of Girl Scouts generosity
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last Thursday, April 14th, Redmond Fire & Rescue was visited by the young ladies from Girl Scout Troop 11494. The troop…
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Becoming a Hotshot: Redmond firefighters get advanced medical training from Bend nonprofit
The U.S. Forest Service and Beyond the Edge Rescue want to highlight the intense training advanced firefighters take to give them the knowledge…
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Redmond School Board discusses state’s new ethnic studies standards, required by 2026
In 2017, Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 2845, which requires students in grades K-12 to be taught ethnic studies. The Redmond School Board held a…
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City of Redmond issues proclamation honoring Redmond Rotary on its 70th anniversary
On Tuesday, the Redmond City Council recognized the 70th Anniversary of the Rotary Club of Redmond by issuing a Proclamation at its regular…
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Bend median home sales price jumps to $773K in March, report says; Redmond soars to $520K
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Bend-Redmond housing market clearly saw a lion-like March, as the median home sales price in both communities soared to…
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Murdock Trust grants $350,000 to new Redmond community for foster families, seniors
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced Friday it has granted $350,000 to help Oregon nonprofit Bridge Meadows build a new community in Redmond…
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C.O. BMX racers prepare for this weekend’s Great Northwest Nationals in Redmond
The last day before the Great Northwest Nationals kick off was a beautiful one.…
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Momentum grows for Central Oregon Emergency Coordination, Training Center in Redmond
The recent signing of a memorandum of understanding has brought the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and multi-agency partners one step…
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Subaru of Bend ‘Share the Love’ $25K gift to help Kindred Connections open Redmond facility
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last fall, Subaru of Bend chose Kindred Connections to help Central Oregon families find stability during…
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City of Redmond, 4-H volunteers planting park trees to mark Arbor Day
In preparation for Arbor Day, the city of Redmond and some 4-H volunteers planted trees Tuesday at Hayden Park; similar efforts are planned in coming…
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Redmond elementary schools get community support through ‘Collective Action’
As a thank you to teachers and staff, elementary schools are getting “adopted.” Here’s a news release Wednesday from Redmond Collective Action:…
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