La Pine food bank adds ADA accessible shower for public use
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saint Vincent DePaul of La Pine held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday for new shower facilities at its food bank on Morrison…
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One Class At a Time: Teaching craftsmanship and character in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News and Mid Oregon Credit Union awarded a $2,000 grant to the manufacturing and forestry program at La Pine High School…
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Firefighters contain blaze that threatened La Pine residence
La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A La Pine home was saved Thursday morning after a fire that started in a nearby shop spread to the residence. Firefighters…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon says it will use grant to build character, study expanding summer day camp to La Pine
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been awarded a national grant of nearly $50,000 to strengthen character…
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Contractor data breach may have exposed the protected health info of thousands of Central Oregonians
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider…
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La Pine rallies around child needing heart transplant
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The community of La Pine is coming together around a child and family in need of support – and a heart. Braxton Twyman was…
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Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory to Friday for southern Deschutes County, other areas
LAKEVIEW, Ore.—The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Monday for Lake County and southern Klamath County and…
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Sunriver Resort’s 30th annual Gingerbread Junction raises record $6,100 for Habitat for Humanity
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort’s beloved Gingerbread Junction competition celebrated a major milestone in December, marking its 30th…
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DCSO welcomes Dozer, a new drug detection K-9
(UPDATE: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office announced a new 4-legged deputy: Dozer, the…
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Driver arrested in DUII hit-and run crash that knocked out phone service to Bend-La Pine Schools for days
A weekend crash into a utility box and brick wall in downtown Bend led to a driver’s arrest and also took down Bend-La Pine Schools’ external phone…
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Step into 2026: Free First Day hikes offered Jan. 1 at 25 state parks; here’s info on the four local outings
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Whether you prefer a moderate hike through a desert landscape or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, Oregon State Parks…
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NEW VIDEO: Sheriff’s Office releases dash cam video from pursuit and PIT maneuver tied to alleged kidnapping case
Deschutes County deputies safely recovered a 9-year-old child reported kidnapped out of Multnomah County after a 30-minute pursuit that stretched…
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La Pine’s DMV office is only open on Thursdays, so it will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays
SALEM , Ore. (KTVZ) — Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on Thursdays this December and next January. While all Oregon DMV offices are closed on…
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Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver names ReStore Upcycle Challenge winners; online auction underway
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver said Thursday it’s excited to unveil the winners of the 2025 ReStore Upcycle…
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La Pine-area man accused of hitting dog with shovel under community restoration conditions, review hearing set
A La Pine-area man accused of hitting his dog with a shovel was back in a Deschutes County courtroom this week for another hearing on whether he is…
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UPDATE: Four-vehicle injury crash on U.S. Highway 97 near La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Oregon State Police, OSP responded to a four-vehicle injury crash Wednesday on Highway 97 near milepost 167…
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A small act of kindness during a tough time turned into a lasting tradition in La Pine
LA PINE, Ore. [KTVZ] — When the government shutdown left families across Oregon struggling to afford groceries, one La Pine business owner decided…
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Bail reduced for former La Pine coach now accused of rape, sexual abuse of two minors; number of charges grows
Sierra Stigall, a 22-year-old former La Pine Middle School volleyball coach, went before a judge on Monday at the Deschutes County Courthouse.…
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Upcycling for a cause: ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction to support local affordable housing
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver is thrilled to announce the opening of our ReStore Upcycle Challenge Auction —…
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Pay It Forward: La Pine restaurant helps community by feeding those in need, no charge
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Our Pay It Forward program recognizes people who make our community a better place to live, so a viewer’s tip we received of…
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