OSU researcher IDs ancient ‘mammoth weevil’ that used huge ‘trunk’ to fight for mates
An Oregon State University researcher has identified a 100-million-year-old weevil unlike any other known fossilized or living…
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Low oxygen levels off coast raise fears of marine ‘dead zones’
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Low oxygen levels measured off the coast of Oregon and Washington are raising concerns of large “dead zones” that could…
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Redmond to move, expand wastewater treatment in environmentally friendly fashion
City of Redmond officials can list many benefits that will come from plans to move their wastewater treatment facility to a new, larger location,…
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‘The district’s boss is community members’: BPRD seeks public input on river plans
Erosion, sunscreen and a lot of trash is taking a toll on the water and riverbanks of the Deschutes River. That’s why the Bend Park and Recreation…
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OSU study: Proximity to oil, gas drilling linked to slightly lower birthweights in newborns
A new study from Oregon State University found that infants born within 3 kilometers of oil and natural gas drilling facilities in Texas had slightly…
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Arnold Irrigation piping project comment period extended to Friday; upset residents raise objections
Anyone looking to weigh in on the Arnold Irrigation District’s draft plan to pipe more than 13 miles of its main canal now has until this Friday to…
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17-year study finds removal of barred owls slows decline of spotted owls in Northwest
A 17-year study in Oregon, Washington and California has found that removal of invasive barred owls arrested the population decline of the northern…
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OSU in Corvallis, OSU-Cascades in Bend curb water use in response to statewide drought
Oregon State University and OSU-Cascades in Bend said Monday they are taking steps to reduce water usage in response to serious drought conditions…
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Oregon’s classic salmon license plates are getting a new look
Oregonians will soon have a choice about how they display their support for salmon habitat. A new salmon license plate design will be available Sept.…
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‘A long walk to get to the water’: Prineville Reservoir visitors warned of low levels
Visitors should plan for unusually low water levels on Prineville Reservoir this summer, the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation, federal…
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New DEQ report: Oregonians in fiery 2020 experienced worst air quality on record
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality released its annual wildfire smoke trends report Thursday, and it shows the number of unhealthy air…
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Heat wave adds to stress, health risks for C.O. firefighters
With several large wildfires burning across Central Oregon and more around the state and region, thousands of firefighters are working long, hard…
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Bend’s Think Wild offers advice to help wildlife cope with heat waves, wildfires
Extreme heat and wildfires throughout the state of Oregon have a lot of people wondering how wildlife is being affected. The Bend wildlife hospital…
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‘Very bad news’: Wickiup Reservoir hits record-low level for this early in summer
In the 75-year history of the Wickiup Reservoir, water levels have never been this low so early in the…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission raises marbled murrelet from threatened to endangered status
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 4-3 Friday to reclassify the marbled murrelet from threatened to endangered under the state’s…
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Bend partners will use floater rental fee to fix damage along Deschutes River as use soars
Having the Deschutes River in Bend’s backyard is part of what makes Central Oregon special. Many Central Oregonians and tourists alike can be found…
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Bend-area high school students in ‘crunch time’ as they prep for national solar car competition
A group of Bend-area high schoolers have been working tirelessly to make their solar powered car ready for the national stage, and it’s almost show…
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Relying on melting glaciers as water source could spell trouble for Central Oregon, expert says
In the summer, the snow from the mountains melts and that’s where Central Oregon gets its water. Since the region faces an extreme drought, that snow…
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Intense heat wave adds to challenges for C.O. ranchers, working to protect animals
Record-breaking high temperatures in Central Oregon are forcing ranchers to shift into high gear to protect their animals from the heat — and quite…
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Oregon Dept. of Forestry warns: Excessive heat can also damage trees
What Oregonians may not have noticed while huddling inside during this week’s extreme heat was the damage those triple-digit temperatures may have…
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