Mosquito control in Central Oregon can make a very big difference
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Depending on where you are in Central Oregon, mosquitoes can be everywhere or nearly non-existent. That’s due in part to…
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Two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued from rest area, now being cared for at Think Wild in Bend
(Update-Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, has admitted two orphaned bobcat…
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Shifting Seasons: The climate crisis in Central Oregon’s native nations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s changing climate is already impacting ecosystems and communities, especially here in Central Oregon. Traditional food…
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‘Every day, there’s a new camp’: Juniper Ridge homeless say there’s no room for new camps as BLM closes 40 acres
Trucks piled rocks at the entrances to BLM land Wednesday, next to Bend’s largest homeless camp, at Juniper Ridge. The deadline for the homeless in…
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Deschutes County plans household hazardous waste collection events in Redmond, La Pine and Sisters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As spring ushers in the warmer weather, now is an ideal time to clean out the garage and safely dispose of items that are…
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Butte Creek fire reaches 3000 acres in Wheeler and Gilliam County
Update: Adding additional information and corrections CLARNO, Ore. (KTVZ) – At 2:30 PM on Sunday a wildfire began nine miles north of Clarno Oregon…
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Off-leash dogs chase six deer away from SW Bend front yard, much to residents’ frustration
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even…
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Deschutes County now offers free household hazardous waste disposal 2 days a week at Bend’s Knott Landfill
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department has expanded its household hazardous waste disposal options at Knott Landfill in…
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Oregon Zoo says sad goodbye to beloved red panda Moshu (nicknamed ‘Sir Snacks-a-Lot’)
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, more than a year…
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OSP Fish and Wildlife seeks public’s help to solve illegal take of wild steelhead in Douglas County
WINCHESTER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person involved in…
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Drought, beetles and tree disease still biggest threats to Oregon’s forests, latest aerial survey finds
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A new report on the state of health of Oregon’s forests shows that drought, insect pests and tree diseases continue to be…
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Problem Solvers: Oregon family farm seeks changes to federal protections after lone wolf kills several calves
Despite the presence of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife at the Flynn family farm for nearly a month, Oregon Wolf 158 continued to wreak…
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Shifting Seasons: Wildfire activity and our warming world
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last year was a record year for wildfires in Oregon, as 1.93 million acres were burned, surpassing the old record of 1.2 million…
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City of Redmond seeks to reduce water usage with summer goal; mayor urges community participation
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Redmond has set a goal to reduce water usage by 10% this summer, with the community’s help. According to the…
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Effort to add four Highway 20 wildlife crossings between Bend and Suttle Lake tops $1 million fundraising mark
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) ─ As spring thaws the Central Cascades, a herd of roughly 250 elk are embarking on their seasonal migration between winter and…
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High Desert Museum lauches Renewable Energy Station on Earth Day
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — In celebration of Earth Day, the High Desert Museum unveiled a new exhibit. Located in their desertarium, they’ve launched a…
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Ancient footprints unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds reveal prehistoric animal behaviors
KIMBERLY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A groundbreaking paleontological discovery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has uncovered fossilized footprints…
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City of Bend again offering turf replacement rebates to convert lawns to low-water landscaping
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the second year in a row, City of Bend water customers can receive a Turf Replacement Rebate to convert lawns into a…
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60-acre prescribed burn conducted southeast of Sisters
Sisters Ranger District firefighters were conducting up to 60 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday three miles southeast of Sisters along Forest…
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New outdoor fun: High Desert Museum’s E.L. Weigand Ponderosa Playscape set to open with a party
(Update: Adding video and comments from Communication Director) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The young and young at heart alike starting Saturday will enjoy…
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