REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, May 28, Central Oregon Cub Scouts and community youth will participate in the 2022 Community Fishing Derby at Fireman’s Pond in Redmond, an event for youth ages 13 and under to: Learn how to bait a hook, cast, net, and release a fishLearn about fishing regulations, guidelines, and safetyParticipation and
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — One of Redmond’s favorite ways to beat the summer heat will once again open for public use in time for the holiday weekend. The Centennial Park spray feature officially opens for the season Friday, May 27 and will operate 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. seven days a week through Labor Day. The City
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Late in each school year, we get to celebrate our local high school athletes who’ve made their college choices. There were six students from Ridgeview High School declaring their choices. The students were ready to show off their new mascots Tuesday evening. Jenna Albrecht is attending Corban College for basketball. Fin Anspach is going
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A 7-year-old Redmond girl supposedly discovered a small bag of drugs on her front yard where she was playing.
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15-year U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Ben Elkind is at his home in Redmond, recovering from a parachute training accident.
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Some Central Oregonians got a rare chance Friday to see up close what poverty truly looks and feels like in our communities, and the challenges so many face in overcoming those obstacles.
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The second annual Redmond Off-Road Rally kicked off a weekend of fun at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds Saturday morning. It was scheduled for 2020, but like so many events was canceled due to Covid. There were monster trucks roaring their engines, along with many other off-road vehicles.
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The ‘Sound the Alarm’ event kicked off Saturday in Bend and Redmond. It was hosted by the Red Cross, and there were nearly 150 alarms installed, as 64 volunteers made nearly 80 homes and nearly 200 residents safer from fire.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of May 22-28. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: Crack seal operations will be occurring at designated locations throughout the City thru Friday, May 27;
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A Redmond man was sentenced Thursday to a 13-month prison term in a fatal drugged-driving hit-and-run crash that killed a 90-year-old Redmond man who was crossing a downtown street in November of 2020.
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Not one, but two Central Oregon police departments are getting new, larger headquarters. The city of Redmond has won voter approval of its proposed new Public Safety Facility, as has the resort community of Sunriver.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This will be the final program for the 2021-2022 school year. Watch for details of a summer school supply drive and the restart of the Adopt A School for the 2022-2023 school year! Redmond Collective Action is asking Central Oregon residents to show their love and support and offer encouragement to
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Bring the lawn chairs, grab a blanket and join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB for free live music as we host the 27th year of Music on the Green, presented by First Interstate Bank and Eberhard’s Dairy Products at Sam Johnson Park in the heart of Central Oregon, Redmond, the organization said Monday.
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Hundreds of people have showed up to the very first Redmond Comedy Festival at General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond this weekend. More than 30 comedians were performing, bringing laughter and a good time. The festival started Friday night and the last show was Sunday night.
Continue Reading REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of May 15-21. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. **NEW CLOSURES: SW Wickiup Ave from SW 25th St to SW 27th St – Single lane closure Tuesday, May 17 to Friday, May 27. SW Wickiup
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Deschutes County commissioners this week authorized $20 million in bonds to replace and upgrade the aging Negus Transfer Station on Northeast Maple Avenue in Redmond.
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About 2,000 northeast Redmond residents got an emergency alert late Wednesday night that police were searching for a fugitive who ran from a traffic stop and “who may be armed and dangerous.” Despite an extensive search, the man had not been found by Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Proficiency Academy has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2022, the highest academic honors for graduating high school seniors. Valedictorians earned grade point averages over 4.0 and completed either the Oregon Diploma or AP Capstone Diploma. The salutatorian is the student with the highest grade point average
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The Central Oregon Builders Association’s Spring Home and Garden Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds concluded Sunday. It was the 30th annual Home and Garden Show, but the first in two years due to the pandemic. The 2020 show was well advanced in its planning before it was canceled. People came out despite the gloomy
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Redmond Boy Scout Troop 9027 is honoring Ryan Gibler’s dedication of his Eagle Scout project Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at VFW Post 4108 at 491 SW Veterans Way, having built an honor wall for Redmond veterans. A Court of Honor ceremony for achieving Scouts BSA’s highest rank will follow at 5 p.m.
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