La Pine Rural Fire Protection District firefighters responded Thursday (August 31st) afternoon at 3:42 pm to 16521 White Buck Avenue to find a fully involved single story structure fully involved in fire and spreading to a detached garage and .25 acre of wildland. An engine, three water tenders, and four command and support units responded with 15 firefighters and support personnel. Also responding was an engine from Sunriver, and engines from Oregon Department of Forestry, and US Forest Service with a total of 10 additional firefighters. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the fire to the structure of origin and were on scene 3.5 hours. The home was occupied by Leah Lucio-Whatson and her husband Christopher (who was not home at the time). The residence is owned by Sonny and Linda Stephenson of La Pine. Lucio-Whatson was able to escape unharmed. Fire investigators were able to trace the cause to a blown out circuit breaker on the outside electrical panel that ignited dry grass and then quickly spread to the home and surrounding area. There were no injuries. American Red Cross responded and is proving assistance to the occupants. Both the property owner and renters were insured. Home is considered a total loss. Forestry units kept the wildland fire spread contained to .25 acre.
La Pine Fire Burns Down House
Working with Wildlife: A Journey Through Rehab, Sanctuaries, and Zoos
Deschutes County Public Library (downtown location), Meeting Room 2 (Meyer) Have you ever wondered how to build a career in wildlife rehab/husbandry? Join us for an interesting lecture in which one of Think Wild’s wildlife technicians Karla
A Year in the Life: Oregon’s Desert Owls
Join Oregon Natural Desert Association as we kick off our 2025 High Desert Speaker Series with an absorbing evening all about high desert owls. Paul Bannick, acclaimed author and wildlife photographer, will take you through four seasons in the
Free Days Returns To High Desert Museum
It’s that time of year again! Visit the High Desert Museum during Mid Oregon Credit Union Free Family Saturdays, occurring January 25 and February 22. Everyone can experience the latest exhibits, dynamic wildlife encounters and more for
Oregon’s Employment Drops by 3,700 in December
In December, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 3,700 jobs, following a revised increase of 3,700 jobs in November. December’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+1,900 jobs) and government (+700). Declines were largest in leisure and
Redmond Cub Scouts Race Pinewood Derby Cars
Redmond Cub Scouts have been working hard on designing and building their pinewood derby cars. They’ll check-in their wooden race cars for weight and regulation, and make adjustments at the tune up table as needed, starting Saturday
