Bend-La Pine Schools’ free summer meals program begins next week
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The…
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La Pine Senior Activity Center celebrates 14th Annual Rhubarb Festival
The 14th Annual La Pine Rhubarb Festival took place at the La Pine Senior Activity Center this weekend. When the festival began, it had more than 30…
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La Pine American Legion Post 45 honors, says farewell to fellow Marine with 21-gun-salute, flag ceremony
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Marines from Springfield drove to La Pine Saturday to honor a fellow Marine. At the American Legion Post 45 in La Pine,…
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‘I watched the house fall’: Survivor of La Pine house fire recounts tragedy that claimed his brother’s life
A La Pine man who survived a house fire that claimed his brother’s life talked with us Sunday about the tragedy and how he must start over again…
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La Pine man dies in overnight fire that destroyed home, prompted evacuations; brother escapes; no foul play seen
A La Pine man died in an overnight fire that destroyed his home and spread to nearby structures and vehicles, prompting explosions and the evacuation…
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La Pine’s St. Vincent de Paul launches new food program
St. Vincent de Paul La Pine just launched a new hot meal and food box delivery program for area residents in need, funded by grants and donations,…
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The wheels on the bus go round: So do Bend-La Pine school buses, as test-drivers seek a new career
The last day of classes for Bend-La Pine Schools isn’t for a couple weeks, but already the district is hiring bus drivers for next year, and…
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‘We can’t stop growth’: La Pine mayor gives us an update on possible businesses coming to the area
The city of La Pine expected new businesses, and many residents were looking forward to the potential…
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Bend Education Association and members award $14,500 in scholarships to 19 Bend-La Pine graduates
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — the Bend Education Association and its members have awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 19 graduating students of Bend-La Pine…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office holding free shred event Saturday in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a free community shred event and drug disposal with the assistance…
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Major equestrian event, endurance riding national championships, set for La Pine in August
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Central Oregon is set to host the 2024 American Endurance Ride Conference’s (AERC) National Championships. This amazing…
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Fire heavily damages La Pine home before firefighters stop spread; no one home at the time
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire heavily damaged a home in La Pine Wednesday night, but firefighters were able to stop its further spread, officials…
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La Pine Elementary fourth-graders get special visit from Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies
A fourth-grade class at La Pine Elementary School got a special visit Thursday from Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies and some slushies as a reward…
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Tip from S. Oregon Child Exploitation Team leads to La Pine man’s arrest; several digital devices seized in raid on home
(Update: La Pine man formally charged, appears in court) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An investigation sparked by a tip early this year from the Southern…
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Prescribed burns underway for a second day NE of La Pine, NW of Sisters
Two prescribed burns are continuing for a second day Wednesday on the Bend-Fort Rock and Sisters ranger districts, Deschutes National Forest…
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La Pine HS Performing Arts presents family fun performances of ‘Tarzan, the Musical’
Fun for the whole family this week as La Pine High School Performing Arts presents ‘Tarzan the Musical’ Thursday through Saturday. We talked to some…
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Fire destroys La Pine garage-shop, spreads to home, vehicles, trees and brush; three dogs perish, one escapes
A fire that destroyed a La Pine detached garage-shop Monday afternoon spread to a nearby home, as well as several vehicles, trees and brush before…
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Midstate Electric Co-Op hosts Career Day event for nearly 40 La Pine High, North Lake students
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Midstate Electric Cooperative proudly hosted a Career Day event at their headquarters on Thursday, welcoming 39 students…
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La Pine man, 79, surrenders, arrested on charges of pointing gun at family; neighbors advised to shelter in place
A 79-year-old La Pine man who allegedly pointed a gun at other family members during a domestic dispute surrendered and was arrested on several…
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‘Cybertips’ lead to raid on La Pine man’s home, arrest on child pornography, meth possession charges
Several tips earlier this year from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led to a raid Tuesday on a 59-year-old La Pine man’s…
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