La Pine Fire crews tackle, stop two brush fires reported less than 15 minutes apart
La Pine Rural Fire District crews had a busy time Wednesday afternoon, with two brush fires reported less than 15 minutes apart. Both were stopped…
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La Pine Rural Fire District names Erick Holsey new chief, as Mike Supkis set to retire June 30
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District announced Monday the hiring of Erick Holsey as the district’s new fire chief, with longtime Chief Mike…
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Fierce fire destroys two-story La Pine log home; no injuries, cause under investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire destroyed a two-story log home in La Pine Wednesday morning, also spreading to vehicles and motor…
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Boy and Cub Scouts collect ‘Scouting for Food’ donations at Redmond, La Pine grocery stores
Grocery shoppers in Redmond and La Pine on Saturday encountered Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts doing their “good turn” in the annual Scouting for Food…
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La Pine debris burn escapes in strong, erratic winds; crews stop 1 1/2-acre brush fire, protect structures
A La Pine homeowner’s debris burn in a burn barrel escaped in strong, erratic winds Sunday afternoon, sparking a 1 ½-acre brush fire, but La Pine…
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New, versatile salon set to open in La Pine
La Pine Cuts & Color on Highway 97 is scheduled to open next Saturday, and its services will include tanning beds and massage…
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Bend-La Pine Schools set to hit the road with kindergarten bus events on Saturday
A new Bend-La Pine Schools outreach effort to connect with families of upcoming kindergarten students kicks off this weekend. The district will roll…
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New principals named for Rosland, La Pine elementary schools
Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Wednesday the hiring of new principals to lead Rosland and La Pine elementary schools. Both…
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La Pine HS girls go international: Two wrestlers will compete in South Africa with Team Oregon
Two members of the La Pine High Hawks girls wrestling team are taking their talents to compete in South…
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Finalists chosen for La Pine, Rosland elementary school principals; community forum set
Families, staff and community members are invited to meet finalists for the principal positions at both La Pine and Rosland elementary schools during…
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‘Overwhelmed’ La Pine woman agrees to relinquish 17 dogs; Humane Society of C.O. caring for them
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is caring for 17 dogs taken from a La Pine woman who authorities say recently adopted them from a rescue…
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La Pine Rural Fire District seeks levy boost in May to add staff amid sharp rise in calls
The La Pine Rural Fire District says it’s asking for its first operations levy increase since 1998 to add staff and cut response times amid rising…
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C.O. Cinderella story: Winless La Pine basketball team shocks competition as tournament champsÂ
The Portland Thorns opening win and Men’s March Madness final four are also part of today’s sports…
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California fugitive arrested in La Pine guns-drawn traffic stop; several hundred pieces of stolen mail recovered
A Southern California fugitive visiting a relative in La Pine was arrested in a guns-drawn traffic stop Monday afternoon, and authorities said they…
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Temporary La Pine Library space opens as major remodeling project begins
A temporary Deschutes Public Library location in La Pine opened Tuesday as a major remodeling project is underway at the…
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Sunriver Women’s Club giving $55,000 grant to new South County Collaborative for educational initiative
Later this week, the Sunriver Women’s Club will award $55,586 to the recently formed South County Collaborative, an exciting new initiative to…
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It’s a wrap: Bend-La Pine Schools finishing up tasty, fun ways to mark National School Breakfast Week
Bend-La Pine Schools have been celebrating National School Breakfast Week all week, in various tasty ways. They provide breakfast every morning for…
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Calif. driver cited for drugged driving in rear-end crash at La Pine intersection that sent 3 to hospital
A Redding, California man was cited on drugged and reckless driving charges after slamming his SUV into the back of another SUV that was stopped at…
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La Pine man’s arrest for sending inappropriate texts to teen prompts advice on keeping families safe online
This week’s arrest of a La Pine man for explicitly luring a minor looking for a job serves as a reminder about online safety. He was caught by…
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La Pine unsung heroes come up big in state wrestling championship, key in record setting titles
For the first time in state history, La Pine is the boys and girls state wrestling…
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