Killings of invasive owls to ramp up on US West Coast in a bid to save native birds
Associated Press U.S. wildlife officials beginning next year will drastically scale up efforts to kill invasive barred owls that are crowding out…
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Businesses, groups join Pahlisch Homes in challenge to Bend tree code; mayor defends ‘reasonable, balanced’ rules
A group of organizations and businesses announced Wednesday they have joined in a legal action by Pahlisch Homes to require the City of Bend to pause…
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Workers breach key Klamath dams, allowing salmon to swim freely for the first time in a century
Associated Press Workers breached the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River on Wednesday, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely…
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West Coast states to share $102 million in federal funds to add zero-emission truck charging, refueling stations on I-5
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday awarded more than $102 million in federal funding to Oregon, California and…
Continue Reading Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
Associated Press For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a…
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Oregon Wild hosts an evening to highlight the documentary ‘Crown Jewels – The Mission to Save America’s Oldest Trees’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon Wild hosted a viewing Monday evening of a film that they say makes a case for protecting mature and old-growth forests…
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‘Hoppy’ news: Oregon Zoo releases over 100 endangered frogs back into the wild
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — More than 100 northern leopard frogs reared at the Oregon Zoo hopped back into the wild last week, thanks to a…
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‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says that for the first time in 42 days, no air quality advisory has been issued for any part of the…
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Paint it black? OSU scientists study impact of painting wind turbine black, to curb bird collisions
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by…
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SFF Presents undertakes zero waste initiative
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events with a special focus on waste management.…
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New ‘Solarize Deschutes’ campaign offers discounted solar pricing to county residents
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you have been thinking about going solar, now is the time to get a bid while the Solarize Deschutes campaign is offering big…
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Oregon DEQ extends Deschutes County air quality advisory until at least Monday due to wildfire smoke
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory for Deschutes, Klamath and Lake counties on…
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Booking a greener future: Bend-La Pine Schools, Republic Services partner to recycle thousands of old textbooks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend-La Pine Schools recently adopted the Really Great Reading Curriculum, marking the first new elementary curriculum since the…
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After nearly 20 years, OSU researchers complete electrical mapping project critical to protecting US power grid
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A nearly 20-year effort to map the electrical properties of Earth’s crust and mantle across the contiguous United…
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Wyden, Merkley announce $7.8 million energy investment in rural Oregon schools, including Jefferson County 509J
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Wednesday a $7.8 million investment in rural Oregon school districts to support…
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Deschutes County remains under Oregon DEQ air quality advisory due to smoke from Oregon, California wildfires
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Deschutes County and portions of Harney and Klamath…
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Protecting the surfing spots surfers crave also mitigates climate change, study co-authored by OSU professor says
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Safeguarding places to hang ten and shoot the curl is an opportunity to simultaneously mitigate climate change, fuel…
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‘This year has been challenging’: Central Oregon farmers discuss how their summer crops are faring
(Update: Adding video, comments from farmers, KTVZ.COM Poll) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Farmers in Central Oregon are doing their best to raise their…
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Deschutes County still part of latest Oregon DEQ air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued a new air quality advisory…
Continue Reading Oregon DEQ extends air quality advisory for Deschutes County, other areas of state due to continuing wildfire smoke
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory on…
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