Earth Day Fair and Parade set to return to the streets of downtown Bend on April 23
The Environmental Center is thrilled to host their family-friendly Earth Day Fair and Parade on Saturday, April 23rd, from 11:30 am to 3 pm. This…
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Despite rapid growth, city of Bend says it has reliable water supply through 2040
As Bend keeps growing, you’d think its water demands do as…
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Sweet Home company reports vandalism attempt at disputed logging site near Phil’s Trail
A Sweet Home company contracted for what turned into a controversial logging project in the Phil’s Trail area west of Bend recently notified the…
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OSU study: Oregonians perceive greater risk than benefit from natural gas export operations
CORVALLIS, Ore. — When presented with proposed natural gas export operations in the state, Oregonians are more likely to perceive the environmental…
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Thornburgh Resort overnight lodging proposal will have another hearing May 4
A Deschutes County hearings officer took testimony Wednesday night on a proposed site plan for 70 overnight units at the planned Thornburgh Resort…
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City of Bend celebrates Arbor Month; tree planting scheduled
The Bend City Council on Wednesday evening declared the month of April Arbor Month in Bend. According to the proclamation, it is “a call to action…
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COCC, OSU-Cascades to co-host Earth Day Fashion Show
An Earth Day Fashion Show at Central Oregon Community College from 2-3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the college’s Coats Campus Center will…
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Thinning can help offset costs of managing mature forests, OSU study finds
Research by the Oregon State University College of Forestry suggests a way for forest managers to reduce the costs associated with managing older…
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‘Nature of Oregon Day’ proclaimed for Thursday
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund encourage all Oregonians to celebrate…
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As water allocations fall amid severe drought, struggling C.O. farmers search for answers
Casad Family Farms manages 360 acres of land in Jefferson County, growing a variety of crops and animals. Operators Kate Havstad-Casad and Chris…
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‘We really need to do something’: City of Redmond joins national water conservation challenge
Redmond Mayor George Endicott is joining mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to use water resources more wisely.…
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Central Cascades wilderness overnight permit reservations begin Tuesday
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests reminded the public Monday that overnight permit reservations will begin for Central Cascades…
Continue ReadingCalifornia snowpack is critically low, signaling another year of devastating drought
CNN, KTVN, KGO, KFSN, KOVR, KRCR By Stephanie Elam, CNN Snowpack in the California Sierra this winter is just 38% of normal, California water…
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Gov. Brown proclaims, Oregon DEQ celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Kate Brown has proclaimed April 4-8 Food Waste Prevention Week, and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is…
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Northern lights could make for special sky show over Central Oregon
Get ready to turn out the lights, head outside and look up! Our conditions are just right here in Central Oregon for a special show in the sky: the…
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Crooked River Natl. Grasslands rerouting Cole Loop Trail to ease conflicts with shooting area
BEND, Ore.– (KTVZ)– The Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it plans to reroute the Cole Loop Trail after hikers and horseback riders…
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New state forester urges Oregonians to celebrate Arbor Month throughout April
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s new state forester, Calvin Mukumoto, thinks a single day or week is not long enough time to recognize all the…
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Judge refuses to block grazing in Eastern Oregon pastures
A federal judge this week denied a temporary restraining order sought by environmental groups that would block grazing in six Eastern Oregon…
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Merkley, Collins introduce bill to wipe out troublesome non-flushable wipes from sewer systems
Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, introduced Wednesday the bipartisan Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and…
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Prineville Reservoir hits lowest level in more than 20 years
The water level at the Prineville Reservoir has slowly been getting lower and lower.…
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