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Redmond City Council seeks public input on proposal to test microshelters at Safe Parking locations

January 24, 2025 5:55 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond City Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening to consider allowing a limited number of microshelters at…

Check out the Cabin Fever Expo in Redmond this weekend

January 24, 2025 4:24 pm Jillian Fortner

The Cabin Fever Expo is happening January 24-26th at at the Deschutes County…

COCC’s veterinary tech program set to double in size to help meet area’s demand

January 23, 2025 11:39 am Jillian Fortner

Big changes are on the way for Central Oregon Community College’s veterinary tech program in Redmond, which is set to double in size this…

‘Much better schedule options’: Alaska Airlines increasing to three daily Redmond-Portland flights May 15th

January 22, 2025 3:48 pm Barney Lerten

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Just two months after restoring daily flights between Redmond and Portland, Alaska Airlines confirmed Wednesday it will be…

Redmond woman killed in rollover crash on Interstate 82 in Umatilla County

January 22, 2025 12:07 pm KTVZ News Partners

HERMISTON, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond woman was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 82 in Umatilla County, Oregon…

‘I think it’s a great product’: Redmond cuts the ribbon on NOVA Apartments, former downtown motel now workforce housing

January 21, 2025 11:42 am KTVZ

A former motel in downtown Redmond has been revamped into much-needed affordable workforce…

ODOT Highway 126 delays Redmond Powell Butte 1-21

Delayed Hwy. 126 canal work east of Redmond begins Monday night; 2nd project in Powell Butte delayed until fall

January 21, 2025 1:15 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Transportation advised Monday it’s about to begin the first of two delayed projects to widen and replace guardrails on two…

Redmond Fire & Rescue receives state grant to help property owners create defensible space from wildfires

January 21, 2025 10:44 am KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond Fire & Rescue announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s…

‘It’s a whole community I’m losing access to’: Redmond business owner fears loss of platform if TikTok is banned

January 17, 2025 11:52 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from business owner Denise English) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Denise English owns the Sacred Lotus Apothecary, a small…

Wyden presses federal regulators to fix error that has cost St. Charles Health System $6 million

January 17, 2025 11:21 am Barney Lerten

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., urged federal health regulators Friday to fix their mistake that he said has unfairly cost St. Charles Health System $6…

ODOT approves 28 new Safe Routes to School projects; several planned in Central Oregon

January 17, 2025 11:55 am KTVZ News Partners

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon Transportation Commission invested at its Thursday meeting in new sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, curb ramps, and…

Redmond Area Park and Rec project vendor hit by imposter who stole nearly $500K; only one-third recovered so far

January 16, 2025 2:31 pm Barney Lerten

(Update: adding video from 4PM broadcast) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District revealed this week that someone…

Ask the Mayor: Redmond’s Ed Fitch talks Highway 97, leash laws and more

January 16, 2025 8:49 am KTVZ - News Team

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From safety on Highway 97 to the Leash Law at Dry Canyon Park, NewsChannel 21’s Kelsey Merison and Matthew Draxton asked…

Redmond man arrested on charges of possessing child sex abuse material; police seek info about other possible victims

January 15, 2025 6:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond police turned to the public Wednesday for any information about other possible victims of a Redmond man arrested last…

‘The industry is growing’: Central Oregon businesses serving up non-alcoholic options for Dry January

January 10, 2025 9:20 am Jillian Fortner

The new year brings a fresh opportunity to focus on health, and for many, that means taking part in Dry January by going alcohol-free for the…

Crash south of Redmond claims life of 16-year-old Bend Senior High student

January 10, 2025 11:36 am Barney Lerten

A 16-year-old Bend Senior High School student was killed in a two-vehicle crash south of Redmond Thursday evening, Deschutes County sheriff’s…

‘Definitely the life of the party:’ Redmond High remembering beloved, well-known agriculture teacher Lance Hill

January 8, 2025 11:38 am Jillian Fortner

Redmond High School is honoring the life and legacy of beloved agricultural teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor Lance Hill, who passed away…

Ask the Mayor with Bend’s Melanie Kebler airs Thursday; our new Redmond segment with Ed Fitch debuts next week

January 8, 2025 6:00 pm KTVZ

Join us Thursday on our Sunrise show when Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler answers your questions – and now’s the time to submit questions for next week’s…

Local dispensary weighs in on new Redmond marijuana laws

December 31, 2024 11:14 am KTVZ

(Update: Adding video, comments from Tokyo Starfish, Mayor Ed Fitch) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The 2025 new year is bringing marijuana to Redmond thanks…

Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year

December 29, 2024 5:40 pm Gregory Deffenbaugh

(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…