California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind
By CLAIRE RUSH and JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press A congressman who represents California’s north coast has sent a letter to federal…
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Zoo releases hundreds of endangered Oregon silverspot butterfly caterpillars on the coast
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In a breezy coastal meadow this week, Oregon Zoo conservationists and their partners said goodbye to 381 of the zoo’s…
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Oregon Zoo’s record hatching year, of 13 fluffy chicks, offers hope for endangered condors
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Thirteen fluffy California condor chicks are hopping in their nest boxes at the Oregon Zoo’s Jonsson Center for Wildlife…
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Collateral damage: NE Oregon wolf poisonings – a felony – have also claimed several other wildlife and dogs
The target was likely a wolf, the latest poisoning in a disturbing trend that has killed 19 wolves in Oregon since 2015. Whatever the target, the…
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Young bald eagle treated for severe lead poisoning doing well; Think Wild advocates use of non-lead ammunition
Think Wild, Bend’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, performed a procedure Thursday on a juvenile bald eagle suffering from severe lead…
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Chavez-DeRemer introduces legislation to continue federal funding for Deschutes River Conservancy
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) introduced legislation Thursday to continue federal funding for the Deschutes River…
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Oregon’s better snowpack, water supply outlook brings state denial of Jefferson County’s drought declaration request
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A better winter snowpack for much of Oregon has improved water supply conditions to the point where Jefferson County’s…
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OSU researchers identify fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise in the last 50,000 years
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Today’s rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years,…
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COCC adds EV charging stations at Bend, Prineville campuses and three electric vehicles to its fleet
All four COCC campuses now have electric vehicle chargers, after they were added this year at the Bend and Prineville campuses. It also added three…
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‘We have farmers that are in need’: COID, NUID partner with Deschutes Conservancy to promote canal piping benefits
“With the lack of water in the basin and junior water holders, there’s not a whole lot you can do in the immediate time frame,” said Madras farmer…
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Public comments taken until June 14 on changes to Oregon groundwater rules; commission meeting set in Bend
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is updating the rules for new groundwater rights applications and is seeking public…
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Envision Bend’s Summer Vision Road Show to begin with Drake-to-Juniper Park Pedestrian Corridor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Since the release of the five-year Vision Action Plan, Envision Bend has been working with vision lead partners to align…
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Two prescribed burns completed three miles south of Sisters and five miles east of Sunriver
On Monday, after successful test fires, firefighters on the Deschutes National Forest began prescribed burn operations on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger…
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Northern lights a lesser show Saturday night, but aurora’s earlier, colorful display was a dazzler across High Desert
Thank you for all the many wonderful photos of your views of our rare display of the aurora borealis. The Share tab is where you can send…
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Oregon State scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists says the world’s largest marine…
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Central Oregon experiences a spectacular celestial event – the northern lights
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — People stayed up late Friday night to catch a glimpse of a natural phenomenon — the northern lights. If you went outside your…
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COCC uses $112K grant to add electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its Bend, Prineville campuses
Other charging ports already in place in Redmond, Madras BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — AÂ nearly $112,000 grant from the Oregon Clean Fuels Program and…
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Disputed south Bend footbridge plans could be getting new life with help of Deschutes County Commissioner Chang
A proposed footbridge over the Deschutes River in southern Bend has created quite a lot of controversy since it was first suggested back in 2012. A…
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Water conservation was topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Redmond City Council meeting
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — During Tuesday night’s Redmond City Council meeting, a presentation on water conservation was front and center.…
Continue Reading Oregon Water Resources Department sets public hearings on proposed changes to groundwater allocation rules
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Water Resources Department is updating the rules for new groundwater rights applications and is seeking public input…
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