Hometown News – Redmond

▶️ Harlem Globetrotters bring their flips and tricks to the High Desert

January 21, 2022

Redmond School Board tells OHA to halt effort to extend mask, vaccine rules

January 20, 2022

CET to suspend regional ‘Community Connector’ service Feb. 5

January 20, 2022

Local school districts pleased to see trend of improving graduation rates

January 20, 2022

▶️ Redmond Proficiency Academy students hold walk-out over gun violence

January 19, 2022

▶️ Redmond community provides input on possible new recreation facility

January 18, 2022

▶️ Calling all subs; HDESD says now’s your chance to get into a classroom

January 18, 2022

▶️ Redmond man walks every street in town…almost 300 miles worth

January 17, 2022

▶️ The return of the Oregon Wrestling Classic

January 14, 2022

Redmond man arrested on attempted murder charges after shooting

January 14, 2022

RAPRD seeks public input to plan future recreation facilities

January 12, 2022

Deschutes Co. Commissioners OK $425K for homeless relief projects

January 11, 2022

▶️ Schools, law enforcement staff holding strong despite rise in COVID cases

January 7, 2022

▶️ Winter storm, snowy passes lead to gas shortage across Central Oregon

January 5, 2022

Redmond PD: Woman raped, held hostage for weeks; suspect arrested

January 5, 2022

▶️ School districts moving forward with sports, extracurricular activities

January 4, 2022

3 killed in 2-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Terrebonne

January 4, 2022

JAN. 4TH SCHOOL CLOSURES, DELAYS UPDATE

January 4, 2022

Michael Flynn, Roger Stone headline ‘Reawaken America Tour’ stop in Redmond

January 3, 2022

DCSO investigating report of family dog shot, killed near Cline Butte

December 31, 2021

1 person seriously injured after car crashes into power pole in Redmond

December 30, 2021

Powell Butte nonprofit sees beef donations to needy families soar 163%

December 29, 2021

▶️ Arctic air mass takes hold across Central Oregon; single digits expected

December 29, 2021

▶️ Redmond goats get a holiday treat in discarded Christmas trees

December 28, 2021

▶️ Cold weather shelters open as snow, bitterly cold temps arrive

December 27, 2021

Terrebonne homes evacuated after propane truck slides down embankment

December 27, 2021

Central Oregon Boy Scouts set for another year of Christmas tree recycling

December 27, 2021

DSCO recovers stolen property after serving search warrant in Redmond

December 22, 2021

▶️ 3 Central Oregon high schools to host state wrestling tournament

December 21, 2021

Region’s unemployment rates continue to fall to pre-pandemic levels

December 21, 2021

Redmond man dies after being hit by car in July; police seek information

December 20, 2021

▶️ Madras boy honored for drawing offers insight into the artistic process

December 20, 2021

▶️ Stocking stuffers for assisted living facilities get big community support

December 17, 2021

Central Electric Cooperative to credit customers for power used in 1996

December 17, 2021

Deschutes County OKs $7.8M for affordable housing developments

December 17, 2021

$1.5M in disaster relief secured for Oregon small-scale farmers, ranchers

December 17, 2021

RDM expansion plans get $3.6M boost from federal airport funding grant

December 16, 2021

▶️ Months of care needed for RDM micro-preemie; GoFundMe set up for family

December 15, 2021

Downtown Redmond ice rink to open for season on Dec. 16th

December 15, 2021

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Quiet Riot to headline Oregon Winterfest

December 15, 2021

▶️ City of Redmond appoints new councilor

December 14, 2021

▶️ Local HS coaches look forward to reclassification, renewed rivalries

December 14, 2021

▶️ ‘Piecing Us Together’: Local woman returns from 131-day artistic adventure

December 14, 2021

▶️ Local schools explain plans for delays, closures amid winter weather

December 13, 2021

Ridgeview High School lockdown ends, ‘no known threat to students’

December 9, 2021

RDM airport director named a ‘Top 40 Under 40’ winner by industry magazine

December 9, 2021

▶️ OSAA proposal moves Bend high schools to 5A, joining Redmond, Ridgeview

December 8, 2021

DCSO K-9 tracks, captures motorcycle rider after pursuit

December 8, 2021

Local farmers, ranchers eligible for up to $4K in grants from HDFFA

November 29, 2021

Pedestrian struck, killed by car while crossing Highway 97 near Redmond

November 29, 2021

Deschutes Co. SAR helps Redmond woman injured climbing at Smith Rock

November 29, 2021

▶️ Santa and his reindeer make a stop in Redmond

November 24, 2021

Wanted Terrebonne man arrested on multiple weapons charges

November 18, 2021

Redmond Rep. Jack Zika announces he won’t seek reelection

November 18, 2021

State Parks commission OKs funding for Smith Rock parking improvements

November 18, 2021

Redmond Police investigations lieutenant named new department captain

November 17, 2021

Duplex unit considered ‘total loss’ in Redmond fire Tuesday afternoon

November 16, 2021

SAR helps woman injured hiking along river trail near Eagle Crest

November 15, 2021

Redmond looks to fill vacant City Council seat; applications due Nov. 29

November 15, 2021

3 arrested in raid on Terrebonne illegal psychedelic mushroom facility

November 12, 2021

1 person killed, 2 others injured in 4-car crash on HWY 97 in Terrebonne

November 11, 2021

▶️ Elusive Redmond yak making a name for himself after multiple escapes

November 10, 2021

▶️ Local barbershop, salon offering free cuts to veterans on Veterans Day

November 10, 2021

Redmond City Councilor Jon Bullock resigns

November 9, 2021

▶️ Ruptured appendix puts local toddler in PDX hospital; GoFundMe arranged

November 9, 2021

Central Oregon Flea Market and Christmas Bazaar returns to fairgrounds

November 7, 2021

▶️ Roberts Field busier than ever as air travel makes big comeback

November 5, 2021

OHA tells Redmond School District: ‘No change’ in mask rules right now

November 5, 2021

COCC, OHA, Deschutes Co. offer state’s first no-cost rapid PCR testing site

November 4, 2021

RDM to get $413K as part of $13.5M in federal funds for 7 Oregon airports

November 4, 2021

Kirby Nagelhout Construction chosen for Deschutes Public Library projects

November 4, 2021

Woman arrested after pedestrian hit-and-run in Redmond

November 3, 2021

Short-staffed, busier RDM urges passenger to arrive earlier for flights

November 3, 2021

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District opens pasture exchange

November 1, 2021

▶️ Rimrock Trails Treatment Services relocates to historic Cunning House

October 28, 2021

Redmond seeks input on Dry Canyon area improvements

October 28, 2021

Redmond School Board demands update on mask policy review from Brown, OHA

October 28, 2021

Pedestrian badly injured in Redmond hit-and-run

October 26, 2021

Regional unemployment drops ‘significantly’; hiring exceeds expectations

October 26, 2021

Grocer sues Redmond beef producer for $2.7M over outbreak

October 25, 2021

▶️ Bridge Meadows affordable housing opens in Redmond; focus on foster care

October 22, 2021

Deschutes Co. to mail out property tax statements; payment due by Nov. 15

October 21, 2021

▶️ Borrow a book, learn to cook; Library of Things a hit for skill seekers

October 20, 2021

Needing larger venue, Oregon Winterfest moves to Redmond fairgrounds

October 20, 2021

▶️ OSAA changes volleyball state tourney; only 4 teams to play

October 18, 2021

▶️ Walgreens pharmacy customers frustrated by delays amid Bi-Mart merger

October 18, 2021

Redmond School District adds back 1 of 3 canceled bus routes

October 18, 2021

▶️Redmond School Board decides against legal action over state mask, vax mandates

October 13, 2021

▶️ Spike in Central Oregon drug overdoses largely attributed to fentanyl

October 13, 2021

▶️ Central Oregon schools don’t expect disruptions after staff vaccine deadline

October 12, 2021

Redmond to host virtual open house for Wetlands Complex Expansion Project

October 12, 2021

▶️ The 2021 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.: Richard Dluehosh’s War Story

October 11, 2021

Fairground Holiday Lights go live Nov. 19; tickets on sale Oct. 8

October 6, 2021

Redmond School District hires legal counsel to fight mask, vax mandates

October 5, 2021

▶️ Multiple airlines active in Central Oregon to require employee vaccinations

October 4, 2021

▶️ School staff deadline, booster availability bump local vaccination numbers

October 4, 2021

▶️ Redmond School District cancels 3 bus routes as drivers call in sick

October 4, 2021

City of Redmond to distribute free PPE Oct. 11

October 4, 2021

Redmond Fire & Rescue reinstates outdoor burning

October 1, 2021

RV Fire quickly contained, structures spared thanks to help from nearby neighbor

September 30, 2021

▶️ Deschutes County Commissioners agree to fully fund Redmond homeless project

September 29, 2021

▶️ A face you may recognize; Captain Devin Lewis selected as new Redmond PD chief

September 29, 2021

New nonstop flight from Redmond to Reno-Tahoe starting Nov. 5

September 29, 2021

▶️ RDM City Council leaves homeless funding decision up to County Commissioners

September 28, 2021

Pfizer booster vaccination now available to Central Oregonians

September 28, 2021

▶️ Oregon Legislature OKs new political boundaries

September 28, 2021

Healthcare leaders, homeless organizations urge city of Redmond to fund shelters

September 27, 2021

Redmond Airport adds new visitor information and welcome desk

September 27, 2021

Redmond School Board member explains decision on non-mask-wearing teacher

September 24, 2021

▶️ Redmond School District to work around Terrebonne teacher’s mask refusal

September 23, 2021

RDM school board lets Terrebonne teacher keep job, despite refusal to wear mask

September 22, 2021

▶️ ‘We know we can trust him’: Redmond leaders confident in police chief finalist

September 21, 2021

Redmond Police chief finalist to meet with public during virtual reception

September 21, 2021

Region’s employment situation improves in August; hiring exceeds expectations

September 21, 2021

77-year-old Redmond man charged with 2nd-degree attempted murder after dispute

September 20, 2021

▶️ Public reacts after Odem Theater Pub compares vaccine mandate to Holocaust

September 15, 2021

▶️ Road Work by the numbers: Summer projects take massive manpower & more

September 14, 2021

Hospice of Redmond’s Festival of Trees to go virtual for 2nd year

September 14, 2021

Redmond man injures family of 4 in DUII crash

September 13, 2021

$2K pandemic bonuses part of new Redmond School District, classified staff deal

September 10, 2021

▶️ Redmond School District message to community: COVID rules will be followed

September 9, 2021

Fairgrounds backs out of Taco & Margarita festival after complaints

September 8, 2021

Deschutes Co. SAR, Redmond Fire help injured climber at Smith Rock State Park

September 7, 2021

COVID case closes Crooked River Ranch Golf Course for 3 days

September 6, 2021

Adventure Van Expo exhibits portable lifestyle at Desch. Co. Fairgrounds

September 5, 2021

Gated, essential ‘Oasis Village’ in the works for Redmond homeless community

September 3, 2021

▶️ Fewer families choosing online learning this year in Bend-La Pine, Redmond

September 2, 2021

▶️ Redmond City Council approves plan for homeless RV parking

September 2, 2021

▶️ Redmond City Council pauses $1M homeless project funding

September 1, 2021

▶️ Independent pharmacies see gains as big chains lose clients, employees

August 31, 2021

▶️ ‘We are not going anywhere’; season ends for Storm, but will return next year

August 31, 2021

Deschutes Co. grants $2.4M to NeighborImpact warehouse construction

August 30, 2021

Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club hosts annual End of Summer Obedience Trials

August 29, 2021

Redmond students, staff still required to mask up in class this fall

August 26, 2021

Redmond School Board approves resolution calling for local control on mask, vaccine rules

August 25, 2021

EV catches fire near Redmond; batteries pose problem for crew

August 23, 2021

Cascade Car Show draws hundreds to Redmond streets

August 22, 2021

Redmond woman honored for life-saving efforts

August 20, 2021

▶️ Local schools react to Brown’s school staff vaccination requirement

August 19, 2021

High Desert Storm hunts for new playoff venue after fairgrounds drops out

August 18, 2021

Off-duty Redmond police officer arrested for DUII after vehicle crash

August 17, 2021

Cub Scouts give back to local veterans for Summer of Service project

August 16, 2021

High Desert Storm stay close to home for playoff game against Idaho Horsemen

August 16, 2021

Deschutes Co. to invest $1.45M in water conservation project amid drought

August 16, 2021

Avelo Airlines offers discounted rates out of RDM as summer travel winds down

August 16, 2021

Rep. Cliff Bentz addresses election fraud at Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds meeting

August 15, 2021

Celtic Festival and Highland Games combines history and athletics

August 15, 2021

▶️ Redmond School Board weighs risks of plan to ignore mask mandate this fall

August 12, 2021

Redmond man jailed after detonating bomb; police, OSP bomb squad investigating

August 12, 2021

▶️ Redmond School Board to consider resolution defying masking orders

August 11, 2021

Rep. Bentz to hold in-person town halls in Prineville, Redmond

August 10, 2021

Redmond School Board to discuss ‘legal ramifications’ of ignoring new K-12 mask rule

August 6, 2021

101st Deschutes County Fair attendance sets records

August 4, 2021

Redmond man among 2 killed in HWY 97 head-on crash

August 3, 2021

SWAT team called to arrest Redmond man on multiple identity, mail theft charges

July 30, 2021

New traffic control changes for concerts at the Deschutes County Fair

July 28, 2021

▶️ Redmond fire cache plays crucial, unseen role in firefighting efforts

July 27, 2021

$800K federal grant to help RDM pursue new Dallas/Ft. Worth flights

July 27, 2021

▶️ Free fair, ride passes at vaccine clinics; Fairgrounds taking precautions

July 26, 2021

▶️ Food, rides, exhibits and… job openings? Help wanted at Deschutes Co. Fair

July 26, 2021

▶️ From tryout to arena football star, Prineville athlete thrives with Storm

July 22, 2021

Deschutes Co. SAR helps 2 injured hikers at Smith Rock State Park

July 21, 2021

Portland Police ask for help finding missing woman, former Redmond resident

July 20, 2021

Dump truck collides with semi after it rolls on HWY 97 in Redmond

July 19, 2021

Union workers at Fred Meyer vote to authorize strike

July 19, 2021

▶️ Terrebonne teen bound for rodeo stardom shows skill both in and out of arena

July 15, 2021

Bethlehem Inn receives $450K from Deschutes Co. for Redmond location

July 15, 2021

▶️ Redmond Airport bustles with retardant bombers on the way to local fires

July 14, 2021

Early morning Redmond house fire leaves $1M in damages

July 13, 2021

▶️ Clear in the classroom, not on the bus; Redmond SD updates mask requirements

July 13, 2021

Redmond Schools forego mask requirement inside school buildings

July 13, 2021

Recreational burning to be banned in Redmond starting Tuesday

July 12, 2021

▶️ High Desert Storm players find home away from home in Central Oregon

July 9, 2021

Total campfire ban begins Monday across Central Oregon public lands

July 8, 2021

▶️ Redmond council, Deschutes Co. to discuss $900K for homeless shelter

July 7, 2021

Bethlehem Inn requests nearly $1M to finish Redmond motel conversion

July 6, 2021

▶️ Redmond councilor, People’s Rights member react to Confederate Flag flap

July 6, 2021

Deschutes Co. accepting applications for ‘County College’ program

July 6, 2021

▶️ Confederate flag in Redmond parade sparks both anger and support

July 5, 2021

FEMA authorizes federal funding after wildfire burns near Redmond Airport

June 30, 2021

Deschutes County bans fireworks in unincorporated areas

June 30, 2021

Fire official said 2 Redmond blazes are burning separately with decreased size

June 29, 2021

Record heat, winds fuel Redmond wildfires; airport closed, evacuations ordered

June 29, 2021

▶️ Redmond Senior Center reopens after a one-year COVID closure

June 23, 2021

Redmond Fire & Rescue has new rig designed for protecting homes from wildfires

June 23, 2021

DCSO: Calif. man arrested for kidnapping, rape of 19-year-old Terrebonne woman

June 22, 2021

Redmond SD to upgrade Jaqua Sports Complex with money from land sale

June 22, 2021

▶️ Players pumped as Little League All-Star tourney returns to Redmond

June 21, 2021

Suspect sought after multiple burglaries in Sisters, Redmond

June 18, 2021

New Redmond teachers’ contract calls for $1,500 ‘pandemic bonus’

June 16, 2021

Redmond’s Music on the Green summer concert series set for fairgrounds

June 14, 2021

Deschutes Co. Fair contest guidebook, camping applications now available

June 9, 2021

Stand Land Board OKs Redmond fairgrounds land expansion

June 8, 2021

Free school meals for all again this fall; districts working on summer plan now

June 8, 2021

CRR log home destroyed by fire; woman escapes unharmed after dog alerts her

June 7, 2021

▶️ Arena football arrives in RDM; home opener set for Oregon High Desert Storm

June 4, 2021

Milk, eggs and $1 million? Kroger the latest to offer vaccination incentives

June 4, 2021

Deschutes Co. DA launches young adult diversion program for 1st time offenders

June 3, 2021

▶️ Cascade Lakes Brewing to release beer benefiting Brightside Animal Center

June 3, 2021

▶️ Most Central Oregon towns plan for Fourth of July Parade

June 1, 2021

Redmond plans downtown 4th of July Parade

June 1, 2021

▶️ Central Oregonians gather in remembrance of fallen veterans

May 31, 2021

Bend man arrested on multiple charges after crime spree across Central Oregon

May 31, 2021

Redmond man cited for DUII after crashing into multiple vehicles

May 31, 2021

Deschutes County Fair ‘Back in the Saddle’ after 1-year COVID hiautus

May 27, 2021

▶️ Volunteers reflect on mass vaccination success; clinic ends Friday

May 26, 2021

Downtown Redmond splash park to reopen May 28th

May 25, 2021

Recovery slowed in April after several months of hot hiring

May 25, 2021

Redmond house fire causes $25,000 in damages

May 24, 2021

▶️ Small health clinics, pharmacies work to combat vaccine waste

May 21, 2021

$1.3M in COVID relief available to Deschutes Co. small businesses

May 20, 2021

C.O. park and recreation boards get new directors

May 18, 2021

Deschutes Public Library launches summer-long ‘StoryWalk’ program

May 18, 2021

Redmond School District to offer in-person kindergarten registration

May 17, 2021

▶️ ODF declares earliest fire season in over 40 years

May 13, 2021

Crooked River experiencing near record low levels

May 13, 2021

Deschutes Co. lawmakers announce $8M American Rescue Plan Project Funding

May 10, 2021

▶️ Scout-O-Rama campout brings scouts together in Redmond

May 10, 2021

Rep. Zika announces $800K federal grant for NeighborImpact warehouse expansion

May 10, 2021

Fire destroys half a duplex in Redmond

May 10, 2021

▶️ ‘Same patterns reemerging over time’ as Deschutes Co. COVID cases remain high

May 7, 2021

Fairgrounds vaccination clinic to offer expanded second-dose walk-in opportunities

May 7, 2021

Walk-ins still welcome at fairgrounds mass vaccination clinic

May 5, 2021

TSA PreCheck appointments, walk-ins available for limited time at RDM

April 30, 2021

Second suspect found, arrested following Redmond motel assault

April 28, 2021

Redmond PD warns of phone scammers claiming to be Capt. Devin Lewis

April 27, 2021

▶️ Bethlehem Inn to turn Redmond motel into homeless shelter thanks to $2.7M grant

April 27, 2021

City of Redmond to host free PPE pick-up event for businesses

April 26, 2021

Redmond Police ask for help to track down suspected assailant

April 26, 2021

Local high schools to host free COVID vaccination clinics for students

April 23, 2021

▶️ Fairgrounds to stop giving first-dose vaccines in early May, will close June 1

April 23, 2021

▶️ As COVID cases rise, Redmond Schools has no plans to pull kids from classrooms

April 23, 2021

Central Oregon small businesses now eligible for federal disaster loans

April 22, 2021

Suspect arrested after Prineville man found shot to death in Jefferson County

April 20, 2021

▶️ Redmond Police Department explores land buy for new HQ

April 19, 2021

Oregon OSHA fines Redmond, Albany Lowe’s $35K for COVID violations

April 19, 2021

▶️ RDM vaccine clinic in need of volunteers as shipments, eligibility increase

April 15, 2021

Cyclist badly injured after being hit by car on HWY 97 in Redmond

April 14, 2021

Redmond City Council votes to expand UGB, create more affordable housing

April 13, 2021

OR-OSHA fines Black Bear Diner in Bend, Redmond $17K each for COVID violations

April 12, 2021

Spring Chinook season announced on Hood River; no season on Deschutes

April 12, 2021

Redmond Schools to declare ‘pest emergency’ to rid campuses of rock chucks

April 12, 2021

Body found in Terrebonne RV trailer fire

April 12, 2021

Meth, heroin seized; Bend man arrested near Terrebonne

April 12, 2021

▶️ Titles, rivalries, undefeated season: Big weekend for CO high school sports

April 9, 2021

Crooked River Ranch home destroyed by fire after weed burn spreads

April 9, 2021

COCC to reopen campuses June 14; in-person classes will gradually expand

April 8, 2021

RDM announces new airline, flights to Burbank; initial fares $19

April 8, 2021

▶️ Worst to First: Redmond girls soccer hopes to start new trend of winning

April 7, 2021

1 killed, 2 injured in Redmond head-on crash

April 6, 2021

Deschutes National Forest offers recreation overview for summer 2021

April 5, 2021

▶️ Some Central Oregon student-athletes will get to play for a title after all

April 5, 2021

Redmond School District planning in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies

April 5, 2021

Redmond Police seeks public’s help identifying burglary suspect

April 2, 2021

Oregon Dept. of Forestry urges caution with spring debris burns

March 31, 2021

Central Oregon health clinics get federal funding boost for COVID vaccines

March 31, 2021

▶️ RSD middle, high schoolers to return to full, in-person instruction April 19

March 30, 2021

Deschutes Public Library takes next step in bond project plans

March 30, 2021

▶️ Deschutes Co. COVID vaccine appointments still available

March 29, 2021

3 arrested after Redmond convenience store robbery, stabbing

March 29, 2021

Store clerk stabbed during early morning robbery in Redmond

March 27, 2021

Redmond Girl Scouts host rare walk-up cookie sale Fri-Sun

March 26, 2021

▶️ High Desert Stampede rodeo returns to Redmond with precautions in place

March 26, 2021

County Clerk’s offices once again accepting passport applications

March 25, 2021

Merkley, Wyden announce $5M boost to National Forest conservation projects

March 24, 2021

Redmond VFW to host COVID vaccination clinic for Central Oregon vets

March 22, 2021

Deschutes Co. SAR helps injured Salem woman after Smith Rock hiking accident

March 22, 2021

DCSO to crack down on illegal parking near Smith Rock State Park

March 22, 2021

Election coming to Redmond School District for board vacancy in May

March 19, 2021

▶️ Hens Gone Wild! Redmond chicken surprises family; tags along on coast trip

March 19, 2021

Redmond man arrested after standoff, firing shotgun into home during dispute

March 19, 2021

▶️ Latino community welcomes Mosaic Medical’s vaccination expansion efforts

March 18, 2021

Redmond School District seeks new board member after chairman resigns

March 18, 2021

▶️ Redmond Chamber of Commerce puts on St. Paddy’s Day pub crawl

March 16, 2021

Family Access Network Redmond Luncheon raises more than $32,000

March 16, 2021

Deschutes Co. to get 3,710 first-dose vaccines for week of March 15th

March 12, 2021

DCSO: Man arrested on child sex abuse charges after porn found on computer

March 12, 2021

▶️ Sportsmen’s Show begins with COVID protocols, renewed sense of hope

March 11, 2021

Spike strips help DCSO deputy stop suspect after chase in Crooked River Ranch

March 11, 2021

Region’s school leaders call on Brown for return to full, in-person learning

March 11, 2021

▶️ Redmond’s Hayden Homes named Oregon’s ‘Best Company to Work For’

March 10, 2021

▶️ Redmond City Councilor’s post on Facebook draws negative feedback

March 9, 2021

COVID restrictions to relax across Central Oregon Friday as case numbers drop

March 9, 2021

▶️ Clackamas frozen pizza company plans RDM relocation; $40M facility, 100 jobs

March 5, 2021

▶️ Redmond songwriter keeps an ear on Salem as bills propose new state song

March 4, 2021

Redmond, Ridgeview sports to stream for free this spring

March 3, 2021

DCSO: Man was protecting himself from woman in Alfalfa-area shooting

March 3, 2021

▶️ Redmond teen earns scholarship to prestigious Chicago ballet school

March 2, 2021

Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Office to launch new body-cam system in May

February 26, 2021

Redmond School District officially honors Black History Month with proclamation

February 25, 2021

▶️ Madras in midst of housing boom as Deschutes Co. market skyrockets

February 24, 2021

DA charges Bend man with extortion for threatening to deport landscaper

February 24, 2021

Driver sought after hitting young pedestrian in Redmond crosswalk

February 24, 2021

▶️ Redmond brothers prep for possible next step in professional football life

February 23, 2021

Free COVID testing clinic set for Wednesday in Redmond

February 23, 2021

▶️ Among the first events shutdown by COVID, Sportsmen’s Show ready for return

February 22, 2021

Redmond man pleads guilty in 2020 murder

February 22, 2021

▶️ Some parents conflicted as Redmond students return to class

February 18, 2021

Gun show at the Redmond fairgrounds won’t impact COVID vaccine clinic

February 18, 2021

▶️ Redmond City Council, mayor at odds over communication, panel rules

February 17, 2021

Incomplete shot records keep more than 100 Deschutes Co. kids out of class

February 17, 2021

City of Redmond to distribute free PPE to small businesses Thursday

February 17, 2021

Deschutes County COVID vaccine appointments filled for the week

February 16, 2021

▶️ Winter shelters life savers for some local homeless as temperatures drop

February 15, 2021

2nd Redmond Police officer files lawsuit against department in as many weeks

February 12, 2021

▶️ Pandemic doesn’t stop hot Central Oregon real estate market

February 11, 2021

HS football allowed to resume in Deschutes Co. after sports guidelines revised

February 10, 2021

Winter storm expected to bring plenty of snow to High Desert

February 10, 2021

OSU’s TRACE COVID sampling in Redmond suggests 32 cases per 1,000

February 9, 2021

RDM land sale approved for new Oregon Military Department readiness center

February 9, 2021

‘Outbreak’ status lifted for St. Charles-Redmond after continued negative tests

February 9, 2021

RSD changes plan for high schoolers’ return; students now in class 4 days/week

February 8, 2021

Police: Man convicted in CRR double murder dies in prison

February 8, 2021

Former Redmond Police sergeant files $5M whistleblower claim

February 5, 2021

▶️ Vaccine side effects common; schools prepare for brief teacher absences

February 4, 2021

▶️ OSU researchers look to Redmond for help with COVID TRACE project

January 29, 2021

Terrebonne home damaged by gunshots; DCSO seeks information

January 29, 2021

▶️ NW Redmond home catches fire; pets perish

January 27, 2021

Stolen truck suspect involved in Bend hit-and-run captured in CRR

January 27, 2021

▶️ Redmond City Council to consider recreational pot dispensaries

January 26, 2021

UPDATE: Redmond St. Charles COVID outbreak number revised to 28

January 25, 2021

▶️ RHS grad reflects on being SkillsUSA Diesel Equipment Tech state champ

January 25, 2021

OSU brings COVID community testing program to Redmond this weekend

January 25, 2021

Local COVID spike forces Redmond to delay students’ return to the classroom

January 22, 2021

▶️ Phase 1B vaccination efforts ramp up with mass clinic at Redmond Fairgrounds

January 21, 2021

▶️ St. Charles continues investigation into COVID outbreak at Redmond hospital

January 21, 2021

31 caregivers test positive for COVID in outbreak at St. Charles Redmond

January 20, 2021

▶️ Redirect the Check: NeighborImpact

January 20, 2021

Suspect arrested on DUII charges after plowing into Redmond business

January 18, 2021

St. Charles, Deschutes Co. to host COVID vax clinics at Redmond fairgrounds

January 15, 2021

RSD selects bond project management firm for 2020 projects

January 11, 2021

Redmond man arrested after 100 mph chase

January 11, 2021

Redmond City Council sends letter to Gov. Brown asking for businesses to reopen

January 8, 2021

Redmond School District students will return to in-person learning Feb. 2

January 8, 2021

▶️ Trump supporters rally in Redmond for ‘stop the steal’ protest

January 6, 2021

▶️ Dirt berms flattened by Deschutes County after complaints from community

January 4, 2021

Scouts’ Christmas tree recycling begins this weekend

December 30, 2020

▶️ Early morning fire damages Redmond hotel under construction

December 29, 2020

▶️ RSD begins working on plans for in-person return; OHA help needed first

December 28, 2020

2 killed in Highway 97 crash north of Redmond

December 24, 2020

▶️ Parking lots to pews, churches ready for unique Christmas Eve

December 23, 2020

DCSO: Murder suspect pointed gun at mom home with kids; tried to steal car

December 22, 2020

Search and Rescue helps stuck climbers down from cliff face at Smith Rock

December 21, 2020

▶️ Local nurse excited about COVID vaccine; says we’re not out of the woods yet

December 16, 2020

▶️ Business owners gather to talk next steps amid COVID closures

December 15, 2020

Redmond man charged with attempted murder after allegedly strangling mother

December 11, 2020

Investigation continues into Deschutes Co. Jail inmate death; suicide suspected

December 8, 2020

RSD suspends limited in-person instruction as students, staff COVID cases jump

December 8, 2020

Redmond robbery suspect arrested after crashing stolen car near Bend

December 7, 2020

▶️ Hospice of Redmond hosts virtual Festival Trees on Friday

December 4, 2020

Redmond Police arrest 2 men for stealing items from Walmart

December 4, 2020

▶️ One freeze ends and another begins; restaurants look for ways to survive winter

December 2, 2020

Local ice rinks dealing with COVID restrictions; Redmond rink won’t open this winter

December 2, 2020

Crime Lab staffing issues slow murder investigation; DA gives updates on recent cases

December 2, 2020

Redmond woman identified in fatal pedestrian crash; DCSO says speed, alcohol not a factor

November 30, 2020

2 camp trailers, 2 vehicles destroyed by fire east of Redmond

November 27, 2020

Pedestrian struck and killed near Redmond

November 26, 2020

‘This is not a hoax, this is not a scare tactic’: SCHS chief begs you to stay home and mask up

November 24, 2020

K-9 tracks down suspect after traffic stop leads to chase near Terrebonne

November 24, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. looking into possible COVID outbreaks at senior living facilities

November 23, 2020

▶️ RDM sees uptick in passengers, but still down from previous years

November 23, 2020

Man arrested in Redmond after firing weapon into the air

November 23, 2020

Redmond woman injured in rollover crash

November 23, 2020

Redmond man arrested after fatal pedestrian hit-and-run

November 23, 2020

▶️ Redmond PD on enforcing mask mandate; compliance through education

November 18, 2020

Redmond man injured in HWY 97 crash north of Bend

November 13, 2020

Holiday travel expected to be down, but Central Oregon likely a hotspot

November 12, 2020

Redmond Police looking for dog owner in deadly Halloween attack

November 11, 2020

Redmond PD to crack down on off-leash dogs; violators face $250 fine

November 10, 2020

Charges filed against Redmond man after 8-year-old shot by sibling with unsecured gun

November 5, 2020

Endicott wins 7th term as Redmond mayor; 3 new councilors elected

November 4, 2020

WorkSource Oregon to host drive-thru hiring event in Redmond

November 4, 2020

Redmond passes $27.5 million school district bond measure

November 3, 2020

8-year-old girl ‘seriously’ injured by firearm in Redmond

November 2, 2020

▶️ 77-year-old Redmond woman injured in hit-and-run; known for daily grocery runs, Sno-Cap visits

October 30, 2020

Police: Tow truck driver arrested for hit-and-run of elderly woman in Redmond

October 30, 2020

Redmond Fire crews knock down brush fire

October 29, 2020

▶️ Venardos Circus is live, rockin’ and ready for (mask-wearing) fans in Redmond

October 29, 2020

Madras man arrested on drug charges after Crooked River Ranch raid

October 29, 2020

Draft of revised COVID metrics would allow Deschutes Co. schools to reopen K-5

October 28, 2020

Deschutes Co. misses mark with COVID metrics; schools back to ‘Week Zero’

October 26, 2020

▶️ Women claim toxic workplace at DCSO; event organized by sheriff’s challenger

October 26, 2020

▶️ As local ballots pour in, election officials ensure counting machines work flawlessly

October 22, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds set to welcome pro football

October 22, 2020

Appointed Redmond city councilor to resign before election day

October 22, 2020

Indoor pro football coming to RDM; High Desert Storm set for 2021

October 21, 2020

▶️ Meet the Candidates: Redmond Mayor

October 20, 2020

▶️ Long-awaited canal piping project begins near Smith Rock

October 20, 2020

▶️ Assistance League begins socks and underwear distribution to kids in need

October 20, 2020

COVID cases dip in Deschutes Co.; schools back on the clock to reopen

October 19, 2020

▶️ Deschutes County Circuit Court trials heading to the fairgrounds

October 16, 2020

▶️ Boutique Air shows off intimate flight experience in new RDM-PDX service

October 15, 2020

Outdoor burning opens Saturday in Deschutes County.

October 15, 2020

Deschutes Co. ballots on the way; deadline to return by mail is Oct. 27

October 15, 2020

Traffic grant awarded to Redmond Police Department helps keep roads safe

October 14, 2020

▶️ COVID cancels Powell Butte’s 74th annual Lord’s Acre Day

October 14, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. voter registration jumps 50% from 2016

October 13, 2020

New flights from RDM to PDX promise private experience at commercial prices

October 13, 2020

Deschutes Co. reports another COVID spike; schools restart delayed again

October 12, 2020

▶️ Report: Central Oregon Latino community is growing, young & motivated – but stunted

October 12, 2020

▶️ Several construction projects aim to ease Central Oregon’s affordable housing crunch

October 9, 2020

Deschutes Co. Sheriff’s Dept. launches program to promote mental, physical wellness

October 7, 2020

6 injured in 3 separate, but related crashes on HWY 97 near Tumalo Road

October 7, 2020

Wyden to host online town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

October 7, 2020

In-person instruction delayed again as Deschutes Co. COVID cases surpass metrics

October 5, 2020

Drunk driver crashes truck into Redmond home where infant was sleeping

October 5, 2020

Redmond man dies after crashing car into tree

October 5, 2020

Construction begins in Redmond on 47-unit affordable housing complex

October 2, 2020

Cinder Butte, F5 Smokehouse host wild game food drive to benefit NeighborImpact

September 30, 2020

Police arrest homeless man wanted in Redmond-area shooting

September 30, 2020

▶️ School leaders, parents sound off after COVID spike delays restart

September 29, 2020

Eugene man pleads guilty except for insanity to ‘bias crime’ in Redmond motel assault

September 29, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. COVID spike resets clock for schools; districts eye late Oct. restart

September 28, 2020

Homeless man sought for questioning in Redmond shooting

September 28, 2020

▶️ Origin Story: Crescent Moon Ranch

September 25, 2020

▶️ City of Redmond considers building new fire station

September 25, 2020

Former Redmond detective to serve 5 days in jail for sexting drug informant

September 22, 2020

2 arrested after Redmond car chase; K-9s find the pair up a couple of trees

September 22, 2020

▶️ Pumpkin patch precautions call for smaller crowds, pre-sale tickets

September 21, 2020

▶️ BLP, Redmond district leaders discuss change of plans to bring kids back to class

September 16, 2020

Redmond School District unveils plan to bring K-3 back on Oct. 5th

September 16, 2020

Alaska Airlines resumes flights with new smoke protocols

September 15, 2020

Alaska Airlines suspends flights to Portland, Spokane

September 15, 2020

▶️ Fire evacuees wait for word to return home; locals’ generosity overwhelming agencies

September 14, 2020

Air quality concerns force local schools to close, alter programs on Monday

September 13, 2020

▶️ Evacuees asked to be patient; re-entry to fire zone along HWY 22 not yet possible

September 11, 2020

▶️ Santiam Fire evacuees in Redmond await word on the fate of their homes, towns

September 9, 2020

▶️ As Santiam Canyon burns, evacuees flee to Redmond; more wildfires rage around region

September 8, 2020

▶️ Shelter hopes kittens’ leukemia diagnosis doesn’t deter potential adoption

September 4, 2020

▶️ Parents and kids prepare for homeschooling 2.0 as summer comes to an end

September 3, 2020

Redmond launches student mural contest for Homestead Bike Pump Track

September 3, 2020

Traffic stop leads to chase, search near Redmond; passenger cited, driver runs from scene

September 3, 2020

▶️ Local task force returns after saving homes from White River Fire

September 2, 2020

▶️ Redmond soldier gets surprise welcome home after 11-month deployment

September 2, 2020

▶️ Redmond SD commits to inclusivity through new task force

September 1, 2020

Redmond man dies in plane crash at Prineville Airport

August 31, 2020

▶️ Redmond Air Tanker Base proving vital during string of local wildfires

August 24, 2020

JCSO seeks info on Redmond man whose body was found near Madras

August 22, 2020

Redmond SD releases sample schedules for new online learning efforts

August 21, 2020

Deschutes Public Libraries plan to reopen buildings, resources to public

August 20, 2020

$250K still available for Redmond businesses hit by COVID

August 20, 2020

COVID metrics won’t matter for BLP, RSD; both districts set to start online

August 19, 2020

Young Osprey rescued near Terrebonne after getting tangled in nesting materials

August 17, 2020

Powell Butte cattle nonprofit reaches milestone for donating beef to local food banks

August 17, 2020

Motorhome exhaust, hot engine sparks brushfire in north Bend; salvage yard destroyed

August 15, 2020

▶️ Redmond SD adds $27.5M bond to Nov. ballot; won’t increase current tax rate

August 14, 2020

Josephine Co. fugitive arrested in stolen car after short chase near Terrebonne

August 12, 2020

Crews tear down old Redmond City Hall; more free parking on the way

August 12, 2020

Wells Fargo $45K grant helps Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity build 3 homes

August 10, 2020

Climber injured after fall at Smith Rock State Park

August 8, 2020

▶️ Locals excited for famed Sturgis motorcycle rally despite COVID risks

August 7, 2020

▶️ Redmond firefighters picking up pickleball thanks to recent donation

August 7, 2020

▶️ Alaska Airlines announces new rules: No mask, no flight, no exceptions

August 5, 2020

ODOT says changes unlikely at Hwy 97/O’Neil Hwy junction

August 3, 2020

Redmond man charged with harassment after alleged incident with Trump supporter

August 3, 2020

2 from Madras killed in Highway 97 crash near Redmond

August 1, 2020

▶️ RSD, Sisters announce school to begin online; hope for Nov. return

July 30, 2020

100-year-old WWII vet passes away in Redmond; survived Japanese slave labor camps

July 30, 2020

▶️ Trail Angels: Local teens’ uncommon wilderness skills save injured Portland man

July 30, 2020

▶️ Districts, teachers planning for online learning; promise a better experience

July 29, 2020

Portland man busted in Redmond after online sex sting

July 29, 2020

Car catches on fire in Redmond High School parking lot

July 27, 2020

American Airlines axes RDM-LAX flights; adds second flight to PHX

July 27, 2020

Brush fire in Redmond threatens several homeless camps

July 26, 2020

▶️ Live outdoor music events returning to Central Oregon

July 22, 2020

DCSO: Redmond man arrested in drug bust; suspected of getting fentanyl in the mail

July 21, 2020

Rock chucks causing problems at Redmond school campus

July 21, 2020

Parking restrictions coming to crowded roads near Smith Rock State Park

July 20, 2020

▶️ Redmond School District gives sneak peek into a return to the classroom

July 20, 2020

$50K grant to help Mosaic Medical patients keep up with health screenings at home

July 20, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. voters to decide on $195M library bond

July 16, 2020

Rancher responds to concerns about cows on West Ridge portion of Eagle Crest

July 14, 2020

Report: 5 of 9 businesses reported to OSHA for possible COVID violations are local

July 10, 2020

Redmond planning department busy despite economic slowdown

July 9, 2020

▶️ Leadership Redmond, brewery spreading ‘pawsitivity’ through kennel rebuild

July 9, 2020

DA offers new details in ‘violent death’ of Redmond woman

July 8, 2020

▶️ Terrebonne woman saves toddler who crossed Hwy 97, fell into canal

July 8, 2020

Redmond man accused of killing woman found dead in her home

July 7, 2020

Bend PD: California murder suspect possibly in Central Oregon

July 7, 2020

Terrebonne man killed in Highway 97 crash

July 7, 2020

▶️ ‘We’re trying to create options’: RSD superintendent talks fall return

July 6, 2020

Redmond woman found dead in her home, DCSO investigating

July 6, 2020

Deschutes Co. announces restrictions to prevent wildfires

July 6, 2020

RSD announces plan for fall; hybrid option staggers attendance

July 3, 2020

▶️ Bend, Redmond police warn against use of illegal fireworks

June 29, 2020

Redmond 4th of July fireworks show cancelled

June 26, 2020

▶️ COVID crisis forces Redmond businesses to close

June 24, 2020

▶️ RSD seeks community input on return to classrooms this fall

June 23, 2020

NeighborImpact releases info for rent relief program

June 23, 2020

Wyden to host virtual town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

June 23, 2020

Brown seeks disaster relief for Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson counties

June 23, 2020

Fire destroys motor home in Redmond-area homeless camp

June 23, 2020

Former RPD detective accused of sexting, having sexual encounters with drug informant

June 18, 2020

RPD reacts to president’s call for law enforcement reforms

June 18, 2020

2 local students earn West Point appointments

June 17, 2020

Deschutes Co. commissioners mull Smith Rock parking restrictions

June 17, 2020

Deschutes Public Library to begin next phase of reopening June 22

June 17, 2020

Redmond Parks resumes ball field and facility reservations

June 17, 2020

Nonprofits team up with Redmond SD for one-stop summer food shop

June 17, 2020

Red Cross begins testing donations for COVID-19 antibodies

June 16, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. declares drought emergency; farmers look to alternatives

June 15, 2020

CRR Fire and Rescue conducts body recovery effort at Horny Hollow Trail

June 14, 2020

Redmond woman dies, others injured in 3 car crash on HWY 97

June 12, 2020

▶️ We See You: Redmond and Ridgeview high schools

June 11, 2020

Visitors are coming, but tourism revenue expected to plummet this summer

June 11, 2020

▶️ Central Oregon care facilities open to increased virus testing

June 10, 2020

St. Charles CEO: COVID hasn’t gone away; calls for continued vigilance

June 9, 2020

▶️ Local teachers reflect on a school year and relationships cut short

June 9, 2020

After nearly 50 years, Redmond Grocery Outlet plans move across town

June 9, 2020

Bend and Redmond reopen playgrounds

June 9, 2020

Cascade Swim Center reopens in Redmond

June 9, 2020

18-year-old arrested after leaving scene of Redmond area rollover crash that injured 5

June 8, 2020

Hundreds once again march through Bend in ‘Walk for Justice’

June 6, 2020

▶️ Redmond School District cuts athletic director position

June 5, 2020

▶️ FBI investigating death threat against Deschutes Co. DA

June 3, 2020

Bend, Redmond PDs issue statements highlighting diversity training

June 2, 2020

COCC partners with nonprofit to help local students in need

June 2, 2020

▶️ St. Charles announces staffing plan to deal with $39M revenue loss

May 28, 2020

88-year-old Eagle Crest man arrested on child porn charges

May 27, 2020

▶️ Bend/Redmond jobless rate highest in Oregon; likely to get worse

May 27, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. proposes $500M budget

May 26, 2020

Local schools to let students keep tablets, computers through summer

May 26, 2020

▶️ Redmond Economic Development luncheon goes virtual

May 26, 2020

▶️ Most new county COVID cases coming from Redmond area

May 22, 2020

▶️ Bend, Redmond to (really) reopen tennis, pickleball courts

May 22, 2020

Local businesses evolving with new rules; expect busy holiday weekend

May 21, 2020

Bentz wins GOP’s 2nd District primary; Dems race too close to call

May 19, 2020

▶️ Redmond voters approve fire levy; Chief ready to ‘plan the future’

May 19, 2020

Phil more years: Chang vs. Henderson for Deschutes Co. commissioner

May 19, 2020

▶️ Ridgeview teacher nominated for Oregon Teacher of the Year

May 19, 2020

Truck drivers offered free meals, PPE on May 20 near Redmond

May 19, 2020

Two Redmond men arrested for ‘serial egging’ a house for a year

May 18, 2020

▶️ Local businesses use COVID slowdown to renovate before reopening

May 18, 2020

▶️ Ballots still trickling in as drop-off deadline nears

May 18, 2020

Redmond woman seriously injured in rollover crash; infant OK

May 18, 2020

Redmond opens skate, dog parks and bike pump track

May 15, 2020

▶️ Commissioners vote to cancel 101st annual Deschutes County Fair

May 13, 2020

▶️ Silent Smith Rock: Animals, plant life enjoy the break from crowds

May 13, 2020

Redmond Skate Park mural contest now open to young artists

May 12, 2020

▶️ Redmond Fire leaves levy on ballot, hoping for support amid crisis

May 11, 2020

▶️ Colleagues remember drowning victim as a champion for all kids

May 11, 2020

Redmond man arrested for assaulting woman, hiding from police

May 8, 2020

Former gymnastics coach arrested for sex crimes against young athlete

May 7, 2020

F-15 flyover in Central Oregon Friday as part of statewide salute

May 7, 2020

1 person injured after truck rolls on Highway 97 near Terrebonne

May 4, 2020

Redmond man arrested after allegedly assaulting woman east of Redmond

May 2, 2020

NWS reports a warmer, drier than normal April

May 1, 2020

Fugitive eludes deputies after driving stolen car to transient camp

May 1, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. commissioner clarifies remarks made at rally

April 27, 2020

▶️ How are you doing? Redmond edition

April 23, 2020

▶️ Ridgeview High School students create video to thank school staff

April 21, 2020

Redmond School District offers childcare for essential staff

April 3, 2020

▶️ Resort communities react to ban on short-term visitors

April 2, 2020

RDM asks all incoming passengers to quarantine for 14 days

April 2, 2020

St. Charles launches 10,000 (hand-sewn) masks campaign

April 1, 2020

Redmond School District names Dr. Charan Cline as new superintendent

March 31, 2020

Redmond man arrested after reported burglary; victim fires shots to scare suspect away

March 31, 2020

▶️ Eagle Crest resident concerned over continued visitors; resort says it’s helping community

March 30, 2020

Redmond PD: Man arrested after allegedly threatening people during drive-by birthday party

March 30, 2020
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