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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Planned Redmond homeless community Oasis Village receives $10K donation
Bob Bohac, with Oasis Village, says the money will help the project build and start its…
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Odem Theater Pub’s COVID vaccine mandate-Nazi Germany comparison sparks controversy online
An email from Redmond’s Odem Theater comparing the state’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements to the Nazi persecution of the Jews has sparked controversy…
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Redmond police car heading to crash collides with pickup; no injuries, other driver cited
A Redmond police officer driving to a reported crash, lights and siren going, collided with a pickup truck in an intersection Wednesday morning,…
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Redmond councilors table vote on funding for homeless projects
An issue that has sharply divided Redmond city council – whether to devote federal relief dollars to local homeless programs – was front and center…
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Hospice of Redmond again to present ‘Tour of Trees’ fundraising event, virtual auction
Hospice of Redmond’s annual fundraising event, Festival of Trees, will be transformed into a COVID-friendly event for the second year. The event will…
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Shepherd’s House drops request for Redmond shelter funds amid council split
In recent weeks, a divided Redmond City Council has changed course when it comes to addressing the rising issue of homelessness, as three nonprofits…
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Redmond Kiwanis R’Oktoberfest returns
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Redmond Kiwanis brought back its R’Oktoberfest fundraising event Saturday at Wild Ride Brewing, featuring…
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Early-morning fire destroys motor home in SE Redmond
A malfunctioning propane heater may have sparked a fire that destroyed a motor home early Saturday morning on a southeast Redmond street, an official…
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‘Redmond Taco & Margarita Festival,’ facing criticism, postponed until next year amid vendor, other issues
The Redmond Taco & Margarita Festival, planned for Sept. 25 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, has been postponed until next year due to…
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Recently soaring Bend, Redmond home prices are now ‘stabilizing,’ appraiser says
Here’s a word not heard often about Central Oregon’s sizzling real estate market for some time –…
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Pho noodle shortage affecting C.O. restaurants and food supply stores
A shortage of Banh Pho noodles across the West Coast is causing concern for one Redmond…
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High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond cancels upcoming show
The High Desert Quilt Guild of Redmond said Thursday it has decided to cancel the show it had scheduled for Sept. 18 at Mountain View Fellowship…
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Mountain View Fellowship Church set to be first Redmond ‘safe parking’ program location
The city of Redmond is looking to replicate the success Bend and other Oregon communities have accomplished through a safe parking program to help…
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Redmond councilors embrace plans for ‘safe parking’ program for homeless
Aware that its only a fairly small piece of solving the issues of homelessness, Redmond city councilors got a briefing, then voiced unanimous support…
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Oregon Health Authority releases details of exceptions to COVID-19 vaccination mandates
The Oregon Health Authority has released detailed guidelines for health care and school employees seeking COVID-19 vaccination exceptions from the…
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Sisters woman grateful for successful experience with new COVID-19 treatment
After promising results from St. Charles’ new COVID-19 therapy treatment, the health system is looking to expand to more sites across Central Oregon.…
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