Redmond Fire & Rescue opens outdoor burning season, urges to check burning status
Redmond Fire & Rescue has opened outdoor burning within the fire district as of Friday.
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Neighbor helps keep RV fire from spreading at Petersen Rock Garden
A neighbor played a key role in stopping the spread of a fire Thursday that destroyed a small RV and threatened three other buildings on the property of the now-closed Petersen Rock Garden near Redmond, authorities said.
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives $7,500 US Bank Foundation grant for Redmond townhomes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $7,500 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to help fund the construction of Quince Townhomes in Redmond.
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C.O. program ‘Living Beyond Sober’ helps youth and adults struggling with addiction
With Oregon ranking highly in drug and alcohol addiction, two Redmond residents decided to be a part of the solution and help those battling those problems.
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Redmond’s Jericho Road acquires new shower trailer to replace inoperable one
Homeless folks in the Redmond area will soon be able to enjoy refreshing showers again. Jericho Road of Redmond has ordered a three-unit shower vehicle to replace the shower truck which recently became inoperable.
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ExpressJet’s new Aha! ‘leisure brand’ to launch Redmond-Reno nonstop flights Nov. 5
ExpressJet Airlines announced Wednesday the launch of short nonstop flights between Redmond Airport and Reno-Tahoe International Airport, starting Nov. 5, on its new “leisure brand” called aha!, which stands for “air-hotel-adventure.”
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Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis named city’s next police chief
The city of Redmond announced Tuesday night it has selected Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis as the next chief of police, following a national search.
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Redistricting changes in Deschutes County disappoint Republican officials; challenges loom
Oregon’s new congressional and legislative district boundaries are set, having been approved in party-line votes by lawmakers, and upset Republicans are preparing to challenge them — in court, if need be.
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Health care leaders, homeless service providers urge Redmond City Council to fund shelters
A coalition of 25 local organizations and 80 individuals have signed on to an open letter encouraging Redmond city councilors to allocate a portion of the city’s federal COVID-19 relief funding toward two shelter projects that would help alleviate rising unsheltered homelessness in the city.
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Visit Central Oregon opens new visitor information desk at Redmond Airport
Visit Central Oregon, the leading authority on all things travel-related in and around Central Oregon, said Monday it is making access to regional information easier than ever with the opening of their new visitor information desk at the Redmond Airport.
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C.O. Honor Flight returns to Redmond; veterans get warm ‘welcome home’ surprise
Central Oregon veterans were surprised by friends and family when they returned home from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Saturday afternoon.
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Rotary Club of Redmond donates ‘grab and go’ carts for St. Charles Redmond staff
The Rotary Club of Redmond recently donated to St. Charles Redmond $1,200 for four grab-and-go carts with gift baskets filled with fresh fruits and lots of snacking items, to be stationed around the hospital for the busy staff.
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Split Redmond School Board refuses to fire Terrebonne teacher over mask refusal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On a split 3-2 vote Wednesday evening, the Redmond School Board rejected Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline’s recommendation to terminate a Terrebonne fourth-grade teacher for refusing to wear a mask in class.
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Central Oregon Honor Flight cleared for first takeoff from Redmond
Finally, after waiting more than 18 months, the next Honor Flight Central Oregon is finally set to take off Wednesday bound for our nation’s capital.
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Redmond man, 77, jailed on attempted murder, other charges in dispute that injured woman
A 77-year-old Redmond man was arrested Saturday on attempted murder, assault, menacing and other charges in an alleged domestic dispute that sent a woman to the hospital, authorities said.
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Redmond police captain named police chief finalist talks of plans
Redmond police Capt. Devin Lewis, the only finalist for next police chief among nine applicants, spoke with NewsChannel 21 before Tuesday afternoon’s public forum, which will be livestreamed on the city’s website.
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Deschutes County buys 2 Redmond buildings for $2.45 million to serve as services hub
With Deschutes County’s population still growing, the need for local and reliable health services grows as well.
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Redmond woman makes Christmas stockings for assisted-living residents
Cheryl Garr said Sunday she hopes volunteers, other assisted living homes, and charitable organizations will join in to help expand the project and stuff the stockings for the residents.
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Hundreds gather in Redmond for ‘Freedom to Choose Rally’
Hundreds gathered in Redmond on Saturday to rally in support of those who are in jeopardy of losing their job if they don’t get the COVID-19 vaccine by the state mandate’s Oct. 18 deadline.
Continue Reading Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis named sole police chief finalist; online reception set
Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis has been chosen as the finalist to succeed retiring Police Chief Dave Tarbet, and a virtual community reception is planned for next Tuesday afternoon.
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