Forest Service investigators: La Pine’s Newberry Fire ignited after firewood cutting
A 54-acre wildfire that prompted a Level 1 evacuation alert for residents on the east side of La Pine was sparked by fuels igniting after firewood…
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Bend-La Pine Schools, short of bus drivers, hosting test drive, hiring events
Bend-La Pine Schools is giving you the chance to try before you apply… to be a school bus…
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La Pine auto repair business offers $5,000 ‘reward’ if you send them the right mechanic to hire
If you’re looking to make some extra cash, and know a certified technician seeking work, a La Pine business is looking for help — and willing to pay…
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La Pine resident says cougar killed 25 of his chickens; ODFW suspects coyote
Rocky Wenrick, a La Pine resident said something has been killing his chickens for the past month, and he suspects it’s a…
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La Pine man arrested in Bend, accused of offering homeless women money for sex
A La Pine man was arrested Friday in Bend on charges of promoting prostitution, accused of targeting homeless women and offering them money for sex,…
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La Pine joins other governments in Deschutes County, bans public use of any fireworks
The La Pine City Council held a special meeting Thursday and joined Bend, Redmond and Deschutes County governments in declaring a state of emergency…
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‘We’re all thrilled to be back’: La Pine Frontier Days kicks off as event returns after 2020 pause
A four-day event that celebrates America and gives La Pine community members a chance to learn about the city’s roots is back.…
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Three fires destroy RVs, spread to wildland at campsites on BLM land east, south of La Pine
Three unoccupied RVs were destroyed by separate fires at dispersed campsites on BLM lands near La Pine on Sunday, spreading to nearby wildland, and…
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Bend-La Pine School Board names building for Robert Maxwell, gets grief from parents over masks
Tuesday night’s Bend La-Pine School Board online meeting opened with another round of upset parents in Central Oregon, as many voiced their anger…
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Deschutes National Forest’s last prescribed burn of spring Wednesday NE of La Pine
Fuel specialists with the Deschutes National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn northeast of La Pine Wednesday, to allow for firefighter training.…
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Third annual Blessing of the Bikes held in La Pine
The Band of Brothers and bikers gathered Saturday in La Pine for the third annual Blessing of the Bikes, raising funds for La Pine Veterans…
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Partially blind La Pine senior may be forced to move after 20 years, unless permit granted
After 20 years living and working on a La Pine property, Mary Clendenin is at a…
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‘It all comes back to safety’: Draft Wickiup Junction plan tackles a variety of issues
The area known as Wickiup Junction sits on Highway 97, as you head into La Pine from the north, where the road turns into two lanes and there are…
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Amid drought, some S. Deschutes County homeowners say their wells are drying up
A serious drought, low snowpack and more homes being built in the area means the water supply is low for some in southern Deschutes County. Some…
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La Pine man killed in pickup crash into Little Deschutes River
A La Pine man died Saturday night after his pickup truck left the end of Bridge Drive, hit a fence and landed on its side in the Little Deschutes…
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Free La Pine-Sunriver shuttle returns for second summer, starting Saturday
Cascades East Transit will launch the second season of the Route 31 Free Summer Shuttle connecting La Pine and Sunriver on Saturday, May 29. The…
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Bend-La Pine Schools join others in adopting new mask rules, require proof of vaccination at indoor events
Bend-La Pine Schools on Friday joined Redmond, Jefferson County and other school districts around the state in adopting Oregon Health Authority…
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St. Charles says judge dismissed La Pine Fire invoices in billing dispute
A St. Charles Health System representative says a judge has dismissed as unconstitutional 18 invoices the organization received from the La Pine…
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South Deschutes County residents invited to apply for open Planning Commission seat
South County residents are invited to apply for an open seat on the Deschutes County Planning…
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La Pine volunteers help clean up abandoned campsite
Paula Walters and a group of fellow volunteers spent the last four days cleaning up debris from an abandoned campsite in La…
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