REACH increases its reach in Redmond
The child care provider has expanded to two Redmond locations, serving children from infants to middle schoolers. Right now, though, enrollment is…
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Redmond wants 4 acres of park space per 1,000 residents
It’s about 31 acres short of the goal, but the city could change that when it hears from the Parks Department representative at Tuesday night’s City…
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Redmond woman preparing 100s of Christmas stockings for assisted-living residents
Cheryl Garr of Redmond is busy making and preparing Christmas stockings to fill for residents of assisted living facilities. She’s seeking more…
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REACH Redmond expands to second site, adds licensed child care
For the first time in seven months, REACH Redmond has resumed services at the main site on SW 15th Street and also at a new eastside location…
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Redmond school board approves retaining legal counsel over COVID-19 mandates
The Redmond School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday night to retain outside legal counsel as it seeks to regain local control when it comes to state mask and…
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3 Redmond School District bus routes canceled after 7 drivers call out sick
The Redmond School District canceled three bus routes for students Monday morning due to seven bus drivers calling in sick, an unusually high number,…
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City of Redmond to host third free PPE drive-up distribution for small businesses
On Monday, Oct. 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the City of Redmond will host its third free PPE drive-up and pick-up event at City Hall, 411 SW…
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Redmond Fire & Rescue opens outdoor burning season, urges to check burning status
Redmond Fire & Rescue has opened outdoor burning within the fire district as of…
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Neighbor helps keep RV fire from spreading at Petersen Rock Garden
A neighbor played a key role in stopping the spread of a fire Thursday that destroyed a small RV and threatened three other buildings on the property…
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Bend-Redmond Habitat receives $7,500 US Bank Foundation grant for Redmond townhomes
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity has received a $7,500 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to help fund the construction of Quince Townhomes in…
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C.O. program ‘Living Beyond Sober’ helps youth and adults struggling with addiction
With Oregon ranking highly in drug and alcohol addiction, two Redmond residents decided to be a part of the solution and help those battling those…
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Redmond’s Jericho Road acquires new shower trailer to replace inoperable one
Homeless folks in the Redmond area will soon be able to enjoy refreshing showers again. Jericho Road of Redmond has ordered a three-unit shower…
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ExpressJet’s new Aha! ‘leisure brand’ to launch Redmond-Reno nonstop flights Nov. 5
ExpressJet Airlines announced Wednesday the launch of short nonstop flights between Redmond Airport and Reno-Tahoe International Airport, starting…
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Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis named city’s next police chief
The city of Redmond announced Tuesday night it has selected Redmond Police Captain Devin Lewis as the next chief of police, following a national…
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Redistricting changes in Deschutes County disappoint Republican officials; challenges loom
Oregon’s new congressional and legislative district boundaries are set, having been approved in party-line votes by lawmakers, and upset Republicans…
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Health care leaders, homeless service providers urge Redmond City Council to fund shelters
A coalition of 25 local organizations and 80 individuals have signed on to an open letter encouraging Redmond city councilors to allocate a portion…
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Visit Central Oregon opens new visitor information desk at Redmond Airport
Visit Central Oregon, the leading authority on all things travel-related in and around Central Oregon, said Monday it is making access to regional…
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C.O. Honor Flight returns to Redmond; veterans get warm ‘welcome home’ surprise
Central Oregon veterans were surprised by friends and family when they returned home from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on Saturday…
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Rotary Club of Redmond donates ‘grab and go’ carts for St. Charles Redmond staff
The Rotary Club of Redmond recently donated to St. Charles Redmond $1,200 for four grab-and-go carts with gift baskets filled with fresh fruits and…
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Split Redmond School Board refuses to fire Terrebonne teacher over mask refusal
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On a split 3-2 vote Wednesday evening, the Redmond School Board rejected Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline’s recommendation to…
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