Fire destroys La Pine-area home; cause not yet determined
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire Sunday night destroyed a manufactured home in the La Pine area whose residents were away at the time, La Pine Rural…
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KTVZ News partners with Backyard Media to deliver morning news and weather forecasts to radio listeners
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ News and Backyard Media have entered into a partnership that will bring local news and weather updates to radio listeners…
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LOCAL ALERT WEATHER UPDATE: Bend-La Pine Schools Announce Closure for La Pine & Sunriver with Bend on a 2-hour delay, all due to the Snowstorm
(update: NeighborImpact Head Start Bend will be on a 2-hour delay) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to heavy snowfall in southern Deschutes County, Bend-La…
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‘Your student is welcome’: Bend-La Pine Schools superintendent speaks out amid federal DEI orders, state AG’s guidance
(Update: Adding video, comments from Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine school Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook tells the…
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Drama unfolds at La Pine Park & Rec meeting when board member is asked to explain a suspect financial transaction
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News initially planned to attend Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Rec District Board meeting to cover the…
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Arrest warrant issued for Florida truck driver charged in Highway 97 crash that killed La Pine woman
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Florida truck driver who failed to appear in court last week and faces criminally negligent homicide and…
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La Pine man plans rally in Salem for wildfire hazard map repeal
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine area local is planning a peaceful rally this month in Salem. The focus is Oregon’s wildfire hazard map. Veteran Bill…
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KTVZ announces launch of KTVZ+, now available for streaming on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – KTVZ is excited to announce the launch of KTVZ+, bringing 24/7 streaming access from Central Oregon’s News Leader. Now, viewers…
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Five Bend-La Pine School Board candidates announce slate, file candidacies for May election
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A united slate of five mostly incumbent candidates announced Thursday their joint campaign for the Bend-La Pine School Board in…
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La Pine speeder’s traffic stop brings Bend driver’s arrest, as nearly 5 pounds of methamphetamine seized
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A traffic stop for speeding in La Pine led to the 61-year-old driver’s arrest on drug charges after a narcotics K-9 helped…
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La Pine Community Health Center lays off 11% of staff while awaiting further word on federal funding freeze
La Pine Community Health Center has laid off 11% of its staff of 90, pending more details about a freeze on federal funding, but said its…
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Highway 97 reopens between Sunriver and La Pine after semi-truck crash, closure
A single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck closed US Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine for over an hour late Wednesday afternoon, ODOT…
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Sunriver Women’s Club awards second grant to continue S. county education improvements, graduation rate rise
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Women’s Club announced Monday the award of $50,000 to the South County Collaborative to help improve…
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‘Pausing for a second to celebrate:’ C.O.’s 2024 graduation rates top state figure; La Pine HS sees big increase
Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, several areas of state due to stagnant air conditions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Lane, Eastern Linn, Eastern…
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Problem Solvers: Claims of mishandled documents, conflicts of interest by La Pine Parks & Rec Board members
KTVZ News’ Problem Solvers Team investigated alleged misconduct by the newly appointed board members of La Pine Parks and Recreation District and an…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks owner of black billy goat found in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Attention, La Pine-area residents: Missing a black billy goat? The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office likely has it. The…
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Greater Idaho Movement puts up Salem billboards in bid to ‘Free Eastern Oregon’; two bills being introduced
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lawmakers returning to Salem for the start of the Legislative session this week are being greeted by roadside electronic…
Continue Reading Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pne due to air stagnation
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for La Pine Tuesday due to stagnant air…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz nominates 16 Oregon students, one from La Pine, for appointment to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., has nominated 16 Oregon students for consideration for appointment to one of the five prestigious…
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