Highway 97 reopens between Sunriver and La Pine after semi-truck crash, closure
A single-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck closed US Highway 97 between Sunriver and La Pine for over an hour late Wednesday afternoon, ODOT…
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Sunriver Women’s Club awards second grant to continue S. county education improvements, graduation rate rise
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Women’s Club announced Monday the award of $50,000 to the South County Collaborative to help improve…
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‘Pausing for a second to celebrate:’ C.O.’s 2024 graduation rates top state figure; La Pine HS sees big increase
Oregon’s high school Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles from pandemic impacts and achieved an 81.8% graduation rate, the second-highest on…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, several areas of state due to stagnant air conditions
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for Eastern Lane, Eastern Linn, Eastern…
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Problem Solvers: Claims of mishandled documents, conflicts of interest by La Pine Parks & Rec Board members
KTVZ News’ Problem Solvers Team investigated alleged misconduct by the newly appointed board members of La Pine Parks and Recreation District and an…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office seeks owner of black billy goat found in La Pine
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Attention, La Pine-area residents: Missing a black billy goat? The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office likely has it. The…
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Greater Idaho Movement puts up Salem billboards in bid to ‘Free Eastern Oregon’; two bills being introduced
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Lawmakers returning to Salem for the start of the Legislative session this week are being greeted by roadside electronic…
Continue Reading Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pne due to air stagnation
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory for La Pine Tuesday due to stagnant air…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz nominates 16 Oregon students, one from La Pine, for appointment to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., has nominated 16 Oregon students for consideration for appointment to one of the five prestigious…
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Preliminary design released for La Pine Archway, a new gateway that will welcome visitors to the community
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The La Pine Urban Renewal Agency has announced its preliminary design for the La Pine Archway Project, which has been in…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, Klamath and southern Lake counties due to air stagnation
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Klamath County, southern Lake…
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Update: FDA issues alert to veterinarians warning of adverse side-effects from osteoarthritis drug Librela
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — KTVZ News has an update Friday on our previous reports about the sometimes tragic results from use of…
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La Pine Park & Rec Board hears grievance by dismissed staffer, may add 2 board members
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — There were lots of hot topics on the agenda at Tuesday night’s La Pine Park & Recreations District Board meeting. The…
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String of fiber optic line troubles cause phone, internet outages at five south Deschutes County schools
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A fiber optic line that Bend-La Pine Schools’ five schools in southern Deschutes County rely on for phone and internet…
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State medical examiner: Suspicious death at La Pine-area campsite was a homicide
(Update: Adding Video) La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon state medical examiner has determined that a recently discovered suspicious death at…
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Right now embattled La Pine Parks & Rec District takes up formal grievance, looks at adding 2 more board members
LA PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The 5 new board members appointed to the La Pine Parks & Rec District are discussing multiple issues tonight, including a…
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Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of…
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Boy Scouts to Collect Christmas Trees in Central Oregon: December 28-29 and January 4-5
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — The Boy Scouts of Central Oregon are once again offering a convenient and eco-friendly service to help you dispose of your…
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La Pine Community Kitchen and Pantry hosts Christmas Luncheon on Christmas Eve
(Update: Adding video, comments from staff, client) LA PINE, (KTVZ) — It’s Christmas Eve, and many businesses are closed for the holiday weekend.…
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Deschutes County deputies investigating a suspicious death at camp in the La Pine area
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspicious death that was discovered at a La Pine-area campsite…
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