RPA’s ‘Redmond Cares’ program sending out last donation boxes
When the pandemic shut down schools in March, staff and students at Redmond Proficiency Academy began helping those in need.
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RPA celebrates success of Redmond Cares, prepares to transition services
When schools across Central Oregon closed almost overnight due to the Covid-19 pandemic in mid-March 2020, Redmond Proficiency Academy found themselves with empty buildings and spaces not being utilized.
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Habitat for Humanity set to accept applications for new Redmond townhomes
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — – Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce that their housing application period for the Quince Townhomes in Redmond will be open Jan. 15-Feb. 1. This contemporary style townhome community is conveniently located near the Redmond commercial district at the north end of town. The Habitat homes for sale
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Redmond’s Spirit Foundation seeks applicants for up to $10,000 donation
Redmond’s Spirit Foundation is kicking off the New Year by opening up a call for applications of donation requests up to $10,000. 501(c)3 organizations working with children, handicapped, elderly, or disadvantaged individuals in Redmond are eligible to apply.
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Deschutes County first responders begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
The next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution is underway in Deschutes County.
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Early-morning fire causes $500K damage to Redmond hotel nearing completion
Dozens of firefighters battled flames in sub-freezing temperatures early Tuesday to stop a stubborn fire that caused an estimated $500,000 in damage to a Hampton Inn hotel nearing completion near the Redmond Airport, officials said.
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Flue, attic fire heavily damages NW Redmond home
An apparent flue fire spread to the attic of a northwest Redmond home Monday night, and while firefighters kept it from spreading farther, it still caused an estimated $200,000 in losses, an official said.
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Oregon’s OSHA ‘overwhelmed’ with COVID-19 complaints
In your average year, Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Agency receives around 2,000 complaints about employers who might be breaking safety regulations.
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Two drivers killed in Hwy. 97 head-on crash in northern Redmond
One driver was killed and a second seriously injured in a crash that closed U.S. Highway 97 on the north end of Redmond for a time Thursday morning, officials said.
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New Redmond city councilors sworn in
Three new Redmond city councilors were sworn in on Tuesday and are set to get to work in the new year.
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Redmond Airport seeing fewer holiday travelers
A parking expansion means there’s lots of space for a change at Roberts Field in Redmond, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sharply trim the number of air travelers and keeps safety precautions in place at the facility.
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Redmond PD update: Missing Redmond man found safe at hotel in Bend
Redmond police early Saturday evening said a missing 67-year-old Redmond man had been found safe in Bend. Earlier, they sought the public’s help finding the man, noting a medical condition which prompted concern for his safety.
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StepUP school in Redmond dishes out food and gifts
In years past, students and staff at the StepUP school in Redmond would gather for a large feast in the school hallways. However, this year, due to coronavirus restrictions, the school is sending a full meal home with students and their families.
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Ridgeview HS students putting on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ radio play
Students at Ridgeview High School in Redmond are putting on a socially distanced radio play, “It’s a Wonderful Life.’
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Redmond gym owner struggles amid shutdown, faces eviction
Fitness 1440 in Redmond, like so many other gyms in Oregon, has been hit hard by COVID-19 restrictions.
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Jericho Road receives $5,000 to help buy cold-weather supplies for homeless
The Central Oregon Health Council has awarded Jericho Road of Redmond $5,000 to support the purchase and distribution of cold weather protective supplies to the homeless living in extreme conditions.
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Redmond schools pause limited in-person instruction amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The Redmond School District notified parents Monday that limited in-person instruction will be paused, as of Wednesday, due to the major surge in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases.
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Icy roads hit C.O.: Semi rolls on north end of Redmond
Rain, freezing rain, fog and sub-freezing temperatures early Sunday made for slick roads around the High Desert and were apparent factors in a pair of crashes north of Redmond and east of Terrebonne in Crook County, fire officials said.
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New ‘Redmond Northern Lights’ display lights up City Hall with holiday show
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the first annual Redmond Northern Lights Event that began Friday evening and continues on Friday and Saturday evenings throughout December.
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Despite being in ‘extreme’ risk category, some C.O. restaurants push back
While indoor dining remains closed in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties, three of 25 in the “extreme risk” category due to rising COVID-19 cases, some restaurant owners say they’ve had enough.
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