OSU researcher uncovers a rare resin fossil find: A spider that aspires to be an ant
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Arachnophobia can make humans flee at the sight of a brown recluse, black widow or even a daddy long legs, but animal…
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Deschutes County panel weighs deep pile of pros, cons, assumptions and impacts of two finalist sites for next landfill
Deschutes County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee is closing in on a decision on which of two finalist sites in the east county to recommend to…
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OSU study says product that kills agricultural pests is also deadly to native Pacific Northwest snail
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A product used to control pest slugs on farms in several countries is deadly to at least one type of native woodland snail…
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Merkley, Wyden: OSU receives EPA funding to boost wildfire smoke resiliency across Oregon
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Thursday that Oregon State University has received $667,500 as an initial award…
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ODFW steelhead satellite tagging project is a first for Oregon
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. (KTVZ) – If you’ve ever wondered where steelhead go in the ocean after they spawned in rivers, you’re not alone. Oregon…
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OSU/NOAA study: Hypoxia (low oxygen) is widespread and increasing in the ocean off the Northwest coast
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Low oxygen conditions that pose a significant threat to marine life are widespread and increasing in coastal Pacific…
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Children’s Forest of Central Oregon receives $15,000 donation from the BottleDrop Fund
CLACKAMAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, which operates the BottleDrop network, announced Thursday that it has…
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It’s spring: Time to talk turkeys, and avoiding the trouble they can cause during breeding season, ODFW says
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Tuesday was the first day of spring, bringing with it the breeding season for many animals — including Oregon’s wild turkeys.…
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Summer camps now enrolling at The Environmental Center
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Looking for some summer fun for your nature-loving kiddo? Sign up for summer camp at The Environmental Center! There are two…
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Novel parasite detected in rainbow trout at three Oregon fish hatcheries, ODFW says
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish health lab has detected a novel parasite in sick rainbow trout raised at the Klamath Falls, Rock…
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Pacific Power launches ‘fleet make-ready’ pilot program to help Oregon businesses transition to electric vehicles
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Pacific Power is offering a “fleet make-ready” pilot program to help non-residential customers across Oregon transition…
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Spring Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon Coast for spring break 2024
DEPOE BAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March…
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Egg-cellent news: Fuzzy Humboldt penguin chick hatches at Oregon Zoo
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A tiny Humboldt penguin chick came out of its shell recently at the Oregon Zoo. “The little beak came out first,”…
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BLM releases draft of stronger conservation plans for greater sage-grouse, to protect healthy sagebrush habitats
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management announced last Thursday a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management…
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OSU, NOAA study finds marine heat waves disrupt the ocean’s food web in the northeast Pacific
NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) – Marine heat waves in the northeast Pacific Ocean create ongoing and complex disruptions of the ocean food web that may…
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Oregon DEQ to reopen Clean Vehicle Rebate Program for 2-month window, April 3 to June 3
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday it will reopen the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program for…
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Gov. Kotek proclaims April to be Oregon Arbor Month
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed that April 2024 will be Oregon Arbor Month throughout the state. This year’s proclamation…
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FS seeks public input on West Bend Trails project: Miles of trails to be added or rerouted, unauthorized ones removed
The Deschutes National Forest announced Thursday it’s seeking public input for the next 30 days on its draft environmental assessment for the West…
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Portland passes ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, starting in 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The Portland City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance that will ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers on…
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Rewards rise to $4,500 for tips, info on poached bighorn ram in NE Oregon
BAKER CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rewards have increased to $4,500 for information leading to the person who illegally shot a Rocky Mountain bighorn ram…
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