REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Students at Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rob Imhoff, a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, announced a proposal Monday to establish a 6-mile “no camping” zone around every Urban Growth Boundary community in the county. The initiative targets unauthorized camping and vehicle habitation in rural lands surrounding cities such as Bend, Redmond, and Sisters. The policy aims to
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — NeighborImpact donated more than $5,000 in gift cards to support TSA employees at Redmond Municipal Airport who are working without pay during a partial federal government shutdown. The donation is intended to help approximately 70 affected workers and their families afford groceries, gas and other essential items. The assistance comes as
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s furry friend is Talula, a 2-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Talula loves tug-of-war, her toys, and her male dog “boyfriends”. BrightSide animal Center is unsure of her exact breed, however they say she is a mix of “love and energy”!
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley postponed his town hall tour in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties this weekend. The Senator told KTVZ News, “Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, all town halls scheduled for Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 have been postponed. An updated
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch joined KTVZ News at Sunrise for this month’s exclusive “Ask the Mayor” segment, answering community questions ranging from the long-awaited ice rink to major water challenges facing Central Oregon. New ice rink expected by winter 2027 A question from resident Chelsea Davidson focused on the long-discussed replacement
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A 19-year-old Redmond resident was killed Friday evening when the speeding motorcycle on which he was a passenger collided head-on with an SUV at a southeast Bend intersection. Police said Monday the seriously injured motorcyclist remains hospitalized and may be charged in the fatal crash.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects and seasonal closures continue across the region. La Pine and surrounding area Crews are installing temporary pavement and widening the S Century Drive and Huntington Road intersection while also doing landscape work.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Breeze Airways launched new nonstop service from Redmond Municipal Airport to Las Vegas on March 13th, 2026. The airline is offering one-way fares for the new route starting at $69. The service includes twice-weekly flights operating on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to the Las Vegas route, the carrier introduced “BreezeThru”
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This week’s Furry Friend is Prada, a 3-year-old mixed breed looking for her forever home at BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond! Prada loves her squeaky toys and male dog friends. She’s 70 pounds of love and cuddles–and her favorite spot will be in your lap! “Prada is a wonderful girl. She
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(Update: adding video) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday night, the Redmond City Council approved the purchase of a new Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting vehicle—known as ARFF—for Redmond Municipal Airport. The city will buy the Oshkosh Striker 6×6 from Hughes Fire Equipment for $1,555,515 through a Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement. The Striker 6×6 is a high-powered fire
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The partial federal government shutdown is not slowing things down for travelers at Redmond Municipal Airport, where flights and security screening are operating normally. While some larger airports around the country are reporting longer security lines and delays as Transportation Security Administration staffing is strained, Redmond officials say they are not
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Housing and Community Services said Tuesday continues steady progress to increase the state’s housing supply by funding the creation and preservation of 329 affordable homes, including a 75-unit project near Redmond Airport. The Oregon Housing Stability Council approved funding for four properties located in Astoria, Redmond, and Portland, including the Mountain View Community Village planned for Deschutes County-owned land north of Oasis Village. The project planned by Mountain
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — RootedHomes recently announced that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero homeownership community at 1699 West Antler Avenue in Redmond. The Antler Campus is the second RootedHomes community in Redmond. Recognizing the need for both affordable and mid-market housing in Central Oregon, RootedHomes said it has developed this community for families
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(Update: adding video). REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Western Welding Academy’s Blue Collar Tour visited Redmond High School on March 6th to provide students with hands-on experience in skilled trades. The event aimed to introduce hundreds of students to career paths in welding that offer high-earning potential without the requirement of a four-year college degree. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County is inviting residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the county’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Friday, April 3, at 4 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policies and zoning regulations, making recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members form the official citizen
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — BrightSide Animal Center will host its Brighter Futures Gala on May 2nd at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. The fundraiser is designed to support the organization’s mission of providing care, shelter and second chances for animals in Central Oregon. The gala runs from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Nonprofit partners will be stationed at Fred Meyer store entrances across the state on Saturday, March 7th, for the National Cereal Day celebration and Pour It Forward Cereal Drive. Volunteers will be on-site throughout the day to collect cereal donations and engage with shoppers to help families in need. The drive
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Baby Resources Program received a $500 donation this month through KTVZ’s Pay It Forward Program, to help local parents secure essential supplies. The Redmond-based charity provides clothing, diapers and other equipment for children up to age 8. The donation is part of a KTVZ initiative, sponsored by Mid-Oregon
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Redmond Police Department, in partnership with FIXBend, announced Thursday it has installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the department, on the external east fence. The device is free of charge for use by the public to assist in locating the owners of lost pets as part of the Rawley Project, an initiative to provide
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