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City of Redmond voting to declare June as Pride Month
Earlier this month, Trevor Johnson submitted a proclamation asking the City of Redmond to recognize Pride Month. He believes the city’s official adoption will further progress Redmond as a community and a safe space for all individuals.
Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association announced Thursday it is closing open debris burning for residential and private lands across the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties on Friday of next week. Burning debris piles on many private lands will not be allowed after sunset on Friday, May 31st, as the area heads into the The post Central Oregon fire chiefs announce seasonal open debris burning period will close at sunset on Friday, May 31st appeared first on KTVZ.
Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Dozens of Central Oregon Republicans gathered in Madras Tuesday night to watch the results of Oregon's primary. About 80 people turned out at New Basin Distillery. The race for Jefferson County commissioner was top of mind. With none of the seven candidates getting 50% of the vote, Brandi McNamee and Seth Taylor will likely face off The post Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy appeared first on KTVZ.
Redmond Fire closing all outdoor debris burning for the season
The following is an announcement from Redmond Fire and Rescue about the end of outdoor debris burning season. May 24, 2024-REDMOND,OR- Effective June 1, 2024, Redmond Fire & Rescue will close all outdoor debris burning for the season, until further notice. During this closure, all outdoor debris burning is prohibited in all areas served by Redmond Fire & Rescue in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, May 13-19
A house in Bend that sold for $3.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 93 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $733,819. The average price per square foot was $387.
BACK IN TIME - 1999: Drug trafficking investigation at high school leads to 24 arrests
110 years ago May 28, 1914 Mrs. Arthur E Quen, who lives with her husband four miles north as of Roberts, accidentally shot herself Monday afternoon. She was about to hang up a 25-35 rifle on the wall, but before doing so decided to make doubly sure by extracting the cartridge from the chamber. She...
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