REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has set a goal to reduce water usage by 10% this summer, with the community’s help. According to the city, Redmond’s water usage typically increases during the summer months, from 2.6 million gallons to more than 14 million gallons per day. The goal is all a part
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) ─ As spring thaws the Central Cascades, a herd of roughly 250 elk are embarking on their seasonal migration between winter and summer range. From lower elevations around Lake Billy Chinook, these elk are headed westbound, into the Deschutes National Forest along the base of Black Butte, eventually arriving on their summer
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Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In celebration of Earth Day, the High Desert Museum unveiled a new exhibit. Located in their desertarium, they’ve launched a “Renewable Energy Station”. It’s a touch screen where kids can learn about solar, wind and hydroelectric energy sources. They get to do things like plant flowers and fields of solar panels
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KIMBERLY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints dating back as far as 50 million years, offering unprecedented insight into the behaviors of prehistoric animals in what is now Central and Eastern Oregon. Using advanced 3D imaging techniques, a team of scientists led by fossil track
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second year in a row, City of Bend water customers can receive a Turf Replacement Rebate to convert lawns into a low-water landscape. Demand for the pilot program last year exceeded funding available, so the city increased the next rebate budget for this year. “The City’s Water Conservation program
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Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest Service Road 4606 and Peterson Ridge Road.
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(Update: Adding video and comments from Communication Director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The young and young at heart alike starting Saturday will enjoy an entirely new outdoor play experience at the High Desert Museum. Years in the making, the E. L. Wiegand Ponderosa Playscape will open this Saturday, April 19. A Playscape Party to mark
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest plans to begin a month-long project Monday, cutting and removing brush and small trees along Forest Service Road 16 south of Sisters. Forest Service officials say the roadside work will reduce hazardous fuels and improve visibility along the travel corridor. Operations will include cutting and removal of
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — On Friday, acclaimed conservationist Jane Goodall made a stop in Portland to speak with students about conservation and how they can get involved in their communities. “These events are now happening all over the world, and the students come and they make their presentations from the little ones to the university
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The minimum known count of wolves in Oregon at the end of 2024 was 204 wolves, up from 178 last year, according to the Oregon Wolf Conservation and Management annual report released Friday by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The population also hit an important threshold, with seven breeding pairs documented
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been the target of a cyberattack, the agency announced Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Tuesday it is seeking public input on its Fuels Maintenance Treatments Project, covering nearly 153,000 acres across the east side of the forest in Deschutes, Jefferson, Klamath and Lake counties. Since 2000, the Deschutes National Forest has planned and implemented hazardous fuels reduction projects to reduce
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Environmental Center’s Board of Directors announced Monday the departure of Executive Director Mike Riley, who is stepping down after nearly 17 years with the organization. “Mike’s leadership has been transformative for The Environmental Center,” said Board President Ryan Bellinson. “Under his guidance, the organization has grown tremendously,
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — While much of the conversation around plastic pollution focuses on recycling and cleanup efforts, these approaches address the symptoms, not the root cause. The true solution lies in reducing plastic production before it starts. Inspired by the global movement #TurnOffthePlasticTap, Deschutes County Solid Waste recently invited local middle school and high
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BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — While officials say drinking water in the flood-stricken Burns area remains safe to use, they are also warning residents to exercise caution and minimize contact with floodwaters that have now tested positive for E. coli and coliform bacteria. “This is why it is important to take extra precautions to stay out
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Negotiations began nearly a year ago between Deschutes County and Hooker Creek on future use of the Moon Pit mine site for a new county landfill. But now, negotiations have hit an impasse, sending the process back to Deschutes County commissioners.
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ep. Janelle Bynum, D-Ore., and Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced on Tuesday the Deschutes River Conservancy Reauthorization Act of 2025. The bill reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy’s eligibility to receive federal funding for water quality improvement initiatives and conservation efforts.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed April to be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation recognizes the importance to neighborhoods of urban trees as cities add housing and rapidly densify. The proclamation states that “Trees play an integral role in fostering healthy communities,” adding that urban development and the
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Update: Adding video VALE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Monday, March 31st, the public comment period for a lithium-drilling project in Vale, Oregon (Malheur County) will close. The McDermitt Lithium Exploration Project has been in the works since 2023. It would allow HiTech Minerals, Inc. to install more than 250 drill sites across 7,200 acres of public lands. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Cascades play a huge role in our daily lives. Changes in the snowpack impact everything from water supply to wildfire season. Every winter, snow falls, setting up spring skiing and the water we’ll use all year. As snow melts, it feeds into our streams, rivers, and reservoirs. But, longer-term
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