LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this month, one of the most important pillars of southern Deschutes County is holding a fundraiser. On Saturday, May 30th, from 5-10 p.m., the La Pine Community Kitchen is holding ‘Together for Tomorrow’ luau and auction fundraiser. You can enjoy Hawaiian food and help feed people who need a hand up
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PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have already entered fire season weeks ahead of summer. Starting May 14, the Bureau of Land Management will ban fireworks, exploding targets, steel-core ammunition and other fire-starting materials on all BLM lands in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest are planning a 44-acre prescribed burn on Friday in the Crescent Ranger District. The controlled burn is located six miles southeast of Crescent and aims to protect homes from tragic wildfires. The prescribed burn on the DRM four/25 Prescribed Burn units will be conducted if
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Families in the Bend-La Pine School District with children entering kindergarten this fall can register at a neighborhood park this Saturday. The mobile registration event will also provide details for the 2026-27 school year, including school boundary information, required enrollment documents and more, officials said this week. “On the Road to Kindergarten is a fun
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department will close a section of Huntington Road near the Three Rivers community for two weeks, from next Monday through Sunday, April 26, for construction work tied to the South Century Drive/Huntington Road roundabout project. Huntington Road will be closed to all traffic from the South Century Drive intersection to about
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La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fire possibly tied to a battery bank from solar panels heavily damaged a La Pine home Wednesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported. The fire that began in the home’s laundry room and began to spread was reported around 12:15 p.m. in the 16000 block of Buena Vista Drive.
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(Update: a previous version of this article referred to those arrested as La Pine residents) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two La Pine area residents were arrested in Madras on Thursday, March 26 after an investigation led to the discovery of more than 50 grams of fentanyl powder. Danielle Renee Hood, 38, and Zachary Steven Simmons,
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Videos from several doorbell and driveway security cameras helped Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies identify and arrest a La Pine man responsible for this week’s late-night series of vehicle break‑ins in two La Pine neighborhoods.
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CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group is launching a series of regional preparedness fairs starting in April 2026. These events highlight the group’s ongoing efforts to provide unified education on how to live safely in fire-adapted communities. Established in 2022 as part of the Central Oregon Fire Prevention Co-Op, the organization
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LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Fire District has shut down all debris burning in its service area after a wildfire yesterday and amid an unseasonably warm weather pattern. Officials issued the closure just hours ago, warning residents that any outdoor burning of yard waste or other debris is no longer allowed. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County road officials are warning drivers to plan for delays and detours this week as multiple construction projects and seasonal closures continue across the region. La Pine and surrounding area Crews are installing temporary pavement and widening the S Century Drive and Huntington Road intersection while also doing landscape work.
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La Pine, Ore. (KTVZ) — A cannabis shop in La Pine has earned significant recognition from La Pine Parks and Recreation, receiving the prestigious Silver Partner award for their support of the “Music in the Pines” event. The accolade, which includes a $2,500 cash prize, highlights the community’s appreciation for H.D. Botanical’s contributions.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Today, KTVZ news learned Desiree Johnson, the truck driver charged in the crash that took the life of Elise Adair Farrens from La Pine, was arraigned in Klamath County court today. She was recently extradited from Florida where authorities found her, a year after a nationwide warrant was issued for her
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving a man impersonating the chief of police and attempting to collect personal or sensitive information. According to police, several community members have reported receiving calls, messages, or emails from someone claiming to be the Sunriver Police Chief. In each case,
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(Update: Earlier reporting misstated the location of Bates’ residence and the alleged crime; both occurred outside La Pine city limits, in Deschutes County.) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gavaughn Bates, the 25-year-old Deschutes County man accused of murdering his mother in front of minors, appeared virtually in Deschutes County Circuit Court on Tuesday afternoon for the first
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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 Road. The project added an ADA accessible shower to the site. It is currently the only facility of its kind available for public use in La Pine. The facility,
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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 this month. The award is part of our “One Class at a Time” initiative, which recognizes educators who improve the Central Oregon community. The funding comes at a
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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 contained the flames on Burlwood Lane and reported no injuries. The fire broke out when an RV inside a shop ignited. Dispatch reports indicate the blaze then moved
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon announced Thursday it has been awarded a national grant of nearly $50,000 to strengthen character development and explore expanding its summer programs to La Pine. The funding is part of the American Camp Association’s Character at Camp Grant Program, which is supported by Lilly Endowment Inc. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thousands of Central Oregonians soon will receive letters in the mail to inform them of a data breach at TriZetto Provider Solutions last fall that may have exposed the personal health information of more than 700,000 people around the country. TPS is a third-party contractor that provides insurance-eligibility verification services to
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