City of La Pine dubs 2023 “The Year of the Volunteer”
The City of La Pine is calling on its residents to commit to ten hours of volunteering this year. Tracee Tuesday talks about what clubs and causes…
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La Pine kicks off its 13th annual Rhubarb Festival
The celebration of all things rhubarb takes place this weekend at the La Pine Senior Center. It’s their 13th annual Rhubarb…
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DCSO deputies fight vehicle fire at La Pine-area transient camp, help Redmond Fire on transient camp tree fire
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies battled a vehicle fire at an unoccupied La Pine-area transient camp Thursday morning, and in the afternoon…
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Oregon senators announce $1.2 million in wood products innovation funding, including La Pine sawmill business
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Tuesday the U.S. Forest Service has awarded Oregon more than $1.2 million to support wood…
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La Pine students create website to help youth find the resources they need
La Pine students created a new website, the La Pine Community Health Resource Directory, to steer youth to the resources they…
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La Pine driver cited after he falls asleep, car plows into temporary library building; no injuries reported
A 52-year-old La Pine man was not injured but was cited after he apparently fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car well into the temporary home…
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Update: DCSO says missing La Pine-area woman, 79, who left home in her SUV has been found
Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies say a 79-year-old La Pine-area woman who left her home in her SUV early Sunday morning and was reported missing…
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Little Deschutes Grange in La Pine holds Market Day
The Little Deschutes Grange in La Pine held a Market Day on Friday, where vendors got to showcase unique and handcrafted items, with proceeds going…
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Passenger recovering from 10 broken ribs after motor boat hits submerged tree on Deschutes River near La Pine
A 50-year-old man was thrown from a jet boat and seriously injured Saturday afternoon when it struck a submerged tree on the Deschutes River near La…
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Roof, attic fire heavily damages La Pine home; 2 cats believed to have perished
A roof and attic fire heavily damaged a La Pine home Sunday afternoon, and while the people inside escaped unhurt, it’s believed two cats perished,…
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Drug agents, SWAT and CERT teams raid 5 illegal marijuana grow and processing sites in Bend, La Pine
Detectives with the Deschutes County Illegal Marijuana Enforcement team and the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team wrapped up a several-month…
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Midstate Electric Co-op donates $13,750 for La Pine veterans to go on Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Midstate Electric Cooperative in La Pine donated $13,750 to Honor Flight of Central Oregon to sponsor the La Pine veterans…
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Habitant for Humanity scores a huge donation for their big-hearted work in the community
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver was awarded a surprise $25,000 donation Thursday. Every year, First Interstate Bank gifts 40 partnering…
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La Pine’s American Legion Post 45 is getting some big upgrades, with community’s help
 The American Legion Post in La Pine is getting some big upgrades, and the community has been pitching in to…
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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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