Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on 34-home affordable housing community in La Pine
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver officially broke ground last week on its largest…
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Five Bend-La Pine School Board members take oath of office
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Five community members elected in May to serve on the Board of Directors for Bend-La Pine Schools took the oath of office…
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Last day of school brings smiles and waves, hugs and farewells
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thursday was the last day of school for Bend-La Pine Schools, and at schools across the region, teachers waved goodbye to…
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Park Picks: La Pine State Park offers a peaceful escape for visitors
(Update: Adding video) LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – From winter snowshoeing to peaceful river floats in the summer, La Pine State Park offers something in…
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Crews quickly contain small wildfire in La Pine; all Newberry Estates evacuation levels dropped
A new fire broke out late Wednesday afternoon on the east side of La Pine and prompted a quick Level 2 BE SET evacuation alert for a neighborhood,…
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La Pine Community Kitchen kicks off fundraising campaign for new facility
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Community Kitchen is launching a major fundraising campaign to build a brand-new facility — one that organizers…
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Nearly 1,400 seniors set to graduate from seven Bend-La Pine high schools in coming days
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools will present diplomas to 1,387 seniors during seven high school graduation ceremonies this Thursday through…
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La Pine paddleboarder dies at Pringle Falls; officials, neighbors stress dangers of fast-moving stretch of Deschutes
A 22-year old La Pine woman who died in a paddleboarding incident at Pringle Falls was recovered from the Deschutes River Thursday evening after an…
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Firefighters scramble to stop new fire burning near homes off Jackpine Loop SW of La Pine
Firefighters working from the ground and air were able to stop the spread of a new fire that broke out Friday afternoon southwest of La Pine and…
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Deschutes County plans household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, La Pine and Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring ushers in the warmer weather, now is an ideal time to clean out the garage and safely dispose of items that are…
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Prescribed burn northeast of La Pine puts up tall smoke plume; burn west of Sisters canceled
Nearly 240 acres of prescribed burning were taking place Thursday on the Deschutes National Forest northeast of La Pine, putting up a smoke plume…
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KTVZ to launch new weekly sports show, “Beyond the Score”
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s athletes are stepping into the spotlight like never before. KTVZ is proud to announce the launch of its new…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to provide free shred event in La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Republic Services, will be providing a free shred event this…
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La Pine man killed in Highway 97 head-on collision of minivan, semi-truck
A fatal head-on crash on Highway 97 involving a minivan and semi-truck killed a La Pine man Thursday night. The crash investigation and removal of…
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Firefighters conduct prescribed burning on 145 acres northeast of La Pine
Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest continued conducting prescribed burning operations Friday on 145 acres on the Thor Unit 7 Prescribed…
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Updates on two prescribed burns conducted northeast of La Pine, south of Sisters
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest conducted prescribed burning operations south of Sisters and northeast of La…
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La Pine neighborhood has an ‘interesting’ guest drop by – a wolf on the run. A security camera captured it
(Update: Adding video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paul Lamb was outside his La Pine home, raking up pine needles, when he spotted something “weird” and…
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Problem Solvers: Homeless in the Pines, encampments growing in the woods of La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ)– Just outside the city limits of La Pine, in the dense forest that surrounds the community, you won’t find wild animals…
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‘La Pine needs this’: Groundbreaking held for 39-unit affordable apartments near Wickiup Junction
The Foundation for Affordable Housing is breaking ground Thursday in La Pine on a 39-unit apartment building serving individuals and families who…
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Problem Solvers: La Pine-area man arrested on animal abuse charges, 3 dogs seized after viral video sparks outrage
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the Problem Solvers Wednesday that a La Pine-area man caught on camera apparently abusing his dog…
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