UPDATE: Four-vehicle injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 near La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Oregon State Police, OSP responded to a four-vehicle injury crash Wednesday on Highway 97 near milepost 167…
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Mental fitness of La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel still undecided; another evaluation planned
A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his dog with a shovel was back in a Deschutes County courtroom this week for another hearing on whether he is…
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A small act of kindness during a tough time turned into a lasting tradition in La PineÂ
LA PINE, Ore. [KTVZ] — When the government shutdown left families across Oregon struggling to afford groceries, one La Pine business owner decided…
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La Pine child sex abuse suspect’s former employer says she’s not welcome back if released, disputes attorney’s claim in court
Former La Pine volleyball coach Sierra Stigall faces dozens of sex crime charges involving two alleged underage victims, and new questions have…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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Upcycling for a cause: ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction to support local affordable housing Â
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is thrilled to announce the opening of our ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction —…
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Pay it Forward: La Pine restaurant helps community by feeding those in need, no charge
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with community event and field trip
(Update: Adding video) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Bend-La Pine Schools has announced its participation in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day,…
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Bend-La Pine teacher Mary Doyle announces bid for U.S. House seat held by Rep. Cliff Bentz
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday,…
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Family Access Network receives three-year grant from the Roundhouse Foundation to support rural families
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Family Access Network received a multi-year grant of $50,000 for the next three years, totaling $150,000 in support of…
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Bend-La Pine Schools to celebrate 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day with a commemorative…
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Deschutes County Sheriff Ty Rupert kicks off series of community town hall meetings in La Pine
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is launching a series of community town hall meetings, beginning with the first event in La…
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Aerospace manufacturer coming to La Pine, promoting growth and development in southern Deschutes County
After 25 years in Wilsonville, Western Metrology is making a big move to Central Oregon — bringing aerospace manufacturing to La Pine for the first…
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UPDATE: Missing La Pine woman located safe and in good health
(Update: Jezrah Tracy located safe) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday Jezrah Tracy has been located…
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Fall weather is here, but road projects continue around Deschutes County
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s the Deschutes County Weekly Road Construction Update for the week of Oct. 12-18: Projects Administered…
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The BLM just spent over $200K to clear out, clean up local homeless camps – here’s what else they did to avoid a repeat
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management has spent about $200,000 to remove five long-term homeless camps from…
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Emergency closure ends, a year after the Firestone and Flat Top fires, but visitors are still urged to use caution
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest lands around last year’s Firestone and Flat Top Fires, about 20 miles…
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Deschutes County outlines five-year plans for federally funded La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County provided new details Friday about how it will use a newly awarded $3.4 million USDA Forest Service Community…
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La Pine to open state-funded outdoor education park for youth and families
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – La Pine is developing a first-of-its-kind outdoor education park, fully funded by ODFW. The Lorimor Heritage Outdoor Education…
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La Pine Wildfire Mitigation Project receives $3.43 million grant from U.S. Forest Service
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Communities that have limited resources and face high risk from wildfire are getting additional support from the USDA…
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