Two shark species documented in Puget Sound for the first time by OSU researchers
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers have made the first scientific confirmation in Puget Sound of two distinct shark…
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Central Oregon foes of TC Energy natural gas pipeline expansion press their case; company says work has begun
A group opposed to TC Energy’s long-debated, now-approved natural gas pipeline expansion through Central Oregon continued to press their case Monday,…
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Interior-Environment spending bills pass House, advance in Senate, include funds for five Central Oregon projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Two members of Oregon’s congressional delegation on each sides of the aisle pointed in recent days to advancing legislation…
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‘The problem is getting worse’: Deschutes River Cleanup volunteers remove record trash haul from the waterway
A nonprofit and its many volunteer helpers picked up trash at several locations along the Deschutes River on Saturday, collecting more trash than…
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Oregon DEQ issues new air quality advisory for Deschutes, other counties as wildfire smoke continues to impact state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an a new air quality advisory Friday for the following areas due to…
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Forest Service in NW to permit use of heavy equipment, fire retardant in some protected roadless, wilderness areas
 PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to the intense wildfire activity in the Pacific Northwest, Forest Service leaders in the region said Sunday they have…
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How well does tree planting work in climate change fight? It depends, study by OSU, other researchers shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Using trees as a cost-effective tool against climate change is more complicated than simply planting large numbers of…
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‘Much more deliberate’ process: Drafts of revised Oregon wildfire hazard, interface maps out for public review
Draft versions of the revised statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps has been made available to the public for review and…
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DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes, Crook and other counties due to wildfires burning across the state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday “until further notice” for Deschutes…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for much of state, including Crook County, due to smoke from wildfires
Deschutes County residents can expect ‘intermittent smoke’ PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air…
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BLM plans helicopter-aided gather of 760 wild horses in South Steens in August; activist critical of techniques, motives
The Bureau of Land Management plans next month to gather 760 wild horses in the South Steens Herd Management Area in southeast Oregon, with use of a…
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EPA awards Oregon DEQ $195 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
SEATTLE (KTVZ) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday the general competition selection of the Oregon Department of…
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OHA’s Climate and Health report highlights opportunities to build resilience against wildfires, drought, extreme heat
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Communities that have been systemically marginalized continue to bear the brunt of extreme climate effects such as…
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Oregon Department of Agriculture seeks public comment on new large-scale farming regulations
Oregonians have until Monday, July 22 to submit comments on the implementation of new environmental restrictions for the state’s largest…
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OSU researchers find silver lining in wildfire smoke: It can help protect vulnerable tree seedlings
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Forest scientists at Oregon State University studying tree regeneration have found that wildfire smoke comes with an…
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City of Bend outlines details of three-stage water curtailment plan, should a serious emergency ever strike
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Bend said Friday it wants to inform the community that it has a three-stage water curtailment plan that water…
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Cable installation set to begin for OSU-led wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crews later this month will begin installing the power and data cables that are essential to completing construction of a…
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Deschutes commissioners vote 3-0 to begin talks to acquire Moon Pit for new landfill – but no one’s about to write a check
Deschutes County commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to begin negotiations with Hooker Creek to purchase the Moon Pit site east of Bend for the…
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Think Wild in Bend rehabilitating two orphaned river otter pups, hopes to build aquatic mammal enclosure
Central Oregon wildlife hospital Think Wild said Tuesday it’s rehabilitating two orphaned North American river otter pups after a park ranger found…
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Merkley, Wyden announce nearly $300K to kick-start partnership, boost water quality in Lower Crooked River watershed
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Monday the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is awarding $299,973 to the…
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