Redmond Archives

Volunteers sought as Deschutes County’s mass vaccination site ramps up

January 25, 2021 4:28 pm KTVZ

Over the past week, the Deschutes County Fairgrounds vaccination site has been able to give COVID-19 doses to more than 4,000 Central Oregonians,…

Redmond Proficiency Academy touts graduation rate of nearly 92.5%

January 25, 2021 3:54 pm Barney Lerten

According to an annual report released by the Oregon Department of Education, Redmond Proficiency Academy’s high school graduation rate for the…

Application deadline coming soon for Habitat’s new Redmond townhomes

January 25, 2021 3:38 pm KTVZ News Partners

There is just one week left to submit a housing application for Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s housing program for the Quince Townhomes in…

Early-morning fire destroys barn northwest of Redmond

January 24, 2021 1:35 pm Barney Lerten

A barn was destroyed by a fire northwest of Redmond early Sunday morning, officials…

St. Charles Redmond COVID-19 outbreak traced to patient who tested negative — twice

January 22, 2021 5:14 pm KTVZ News Partners

St. Charles Health System’s investigation of a COVID-19 outbreak at its Redmond hospital revealed that the source was a COVID-positive patient, the…

Redmond School District pushes back reopening nearly 3 weeks, to Feb. 22

January 22, 2021 3:06 pm KTVZ News Partners

A rise in Deschutes County COVID-19 cases — and a growing number of Redmond School District staff and students sick or in quarantine — will push…

St. Charles Redmond reports COVID-19 outbreak; 31 caregivers affected

January 20, 2021 5:31 pm KTVZ

St. Charles Health System said late Wednesday it has reported an outbreak of COVID-19 cases at the St. Charles Redmond hospital campus to Deschutes…

Redmond driver crashes into store, arrested on DUII charge

January 18, 2021 6:52 pm KTVZ

A Redmond driver was arrested Monday afternoon on DUII charges after crashing an SUV fully into the Mail and More store, fortunately not injuring two…

Redmond Senior Center receives $20,000 donation from Hayden Homes

January 15, 2021 9:29 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond Senior Center received a $20,000 donation from Hayden Homes this week, increasing community support for the area’s most vulnerable…

Veteran who lost home to wildfire finds love with fellow evacuee at Redmond motel

January 14, 2021 4:58 pm KTVZ

It’s been more than four months since wildfires ravaged wide areas of Oregon, but some evacuees who lost everything are still calling Redmond’s Super…

Grant to Jericho Road will help fund portable shower, laundry vehicle

January 14, 2021 10:22 am KTVZ News Partners

The Dottie and Eli Ashley Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Jericho Road of Redmond to help in the purchase and…

Redmond councilors urge Gov. Brown to let businesses reopen, as schools are

January 8, 2021 7:11 pm KTVZ

After making several changes, Redmond city councilors voted 5-2 Tuesday evening to send a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her to give businesses in…

Redmond School District chooses bond projects management firm

January 11, 2021 3:40 pm KTVZ News Partners

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Redmond School District said Monday it has selected HMK Company to serve as the bond project management firm for its 2020…

Redmond man arrested after police chase that hit 100 mph on Hwy. 97

January 10, 2021 2:19 pm Barney Lerten

An attempted traffic stop in Redmond Saturday morning turned into a chase of a Redmond man who hit 100 mph on Highway 97 before losing a tire to…

Redmond School District announces details of Feb. 2 reopening plans

January 8, 2021 4:02 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Redmond School District notified parents Friday of the details of plans to reopen schools and resume in-person classes for all grades the week of…