Fire crews staying and working at Mt. Bachelor have a common mission, outside of putting out the Cedar Creek Fire entirely. It’s to stop the fire from going farther east — and at the same time, to be as prepared as possible to protect lives, homes and property, in case it does.
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Sunday night’s Safeway shooting on Bend’s Eastside was a tragedy in which three people died, including the gunman. But the killing of a store employee, hailed as a hero for trying to disarm the shooter, is prompting a strong, supportive response from the community.
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Many veterans were among the La Pine residents and dignitaries gathered at Heritage Park Tuesday for a special flag-raising ceremony to mark the expanded veterans memorial, a project overseen by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post and Vietnam Veterans of America chapter
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The La Pine Community Health Center has been included in the draft U.S. Senate Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill to receive just over $3 million for the Wellness Center project, which breaks ground next spring.
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A rescue effort was undertaken Sunday afternoon for a man who went swimming in a remote, rugged portion of the Upper Deschutes River and became trapped by the current. He ended up getting out on his own, but still prompted a reminder of the wild and scenic river’s dangers.
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A La Pine man who was seen failing to stop at a stop sign late Sunday night led a Deschutes County sheriff’s deputy on a pursuit that ended when he went off-road and his pickup got high-centered on a boulder, deputies said.
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office sought the public’s help Sunday in finding a 71-year-old La Pine woman who left a home on foot in the morning and failed to return. They later reported she’d been found safe.
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This summer, the La Pine Fire District is able to have an additional fire crew available during times of “red flag” conditions, extreme fire behavior, Central Oregon Task Force activations and state emergencies due to a supplemental fire staffing grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management Deschutes Field Office is seeking public comment on a proposal to renew grazing permits for five allotments near La Pine. Public input will help to inform an environmental assessment (EA) focused on the La Pine Grazing Allotments Renewal Project. The 30-day public scoping period started Thursday and ends August 15,
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Sparks are flying for a new go-to spot in La Pine, with its own unique combination of elements. Located off Highway 97 in downtown La Pine, the Wetlands Taphouse is opening soon.
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An abandoned, illegal campfire sparked a small wildfire Thursday afternoon on Haner Butte, west of La Pine, which was stopped by firefighters at 1/3 of an acre, Oregon Department of Forestry officials said.
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There were thousand of people on hand at La Pine Frontier Days to enjoy the fun-filled activities on Saturday. It’s a family-friendly event and there were so many children running around with ice cream in their hands as they headed straight for the bouncy houses. Along with so many fun activities, there was plenty of
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Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Friday that the city of La Pine will receive more than $17.7 million in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for municipal water improvements to transition away from septic systems contaminating groundwater for residents and small businesses.
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The La Pine community is preparing for four days of fun-filled activities. It’s the La Pine Frontier Days starting on Friday. People were busy Thursday with preparations at the site, getting it ready for the public.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County’s Department of Solid Waste is hosting special one-day collection events next month in Sisters and La Pine, where residents can drop off household hazardous waste for free. At these events, residents can drop off household hazardous waste products such as lawn and gardening products, photo and pool/spa chemicals, paint,
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An eight-hour standoff at a La Pine home that involved the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team ended early Monday morning with the arrest of a 42-year-old La Pine man on assault, burglary and other charges, deputies said.
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Community Health Center’s Board of Directors announced to staff Wednesday that Erin Trapp, current Director of Nursing, has been chosen to fill the role of chief executive officer upon Charla DeHate’s retirement in October. Charla DeHate, current CEO, announced her retirement in April 2022—a decision that was
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Steven Cook announced Monday the hiring of Brian Barringer to serve the next principal at La Pine Middle School. “Brian Barringer has great experience as a principal at a small school setting and is known for building strong relationships with staff, students and the broader community,” said Cook.
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Students, staff and community members are invited to meet the two finalists for the principal position at La Pine Middle School during a community forum Wednesday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Attendees will get a chance to see presentations from the candidates and provide feedback about the finalists. Here are the
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A La Pine contractor, Focused Service Industries, arranged a Memorial Day cleanup of trash left behind by campers, also putting out some lingering campfires, while honoring veterans on Memorial Day
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