Central Oregon songbirds are dying at an alarming rate from salmonella
Salmonella infections in birds is a common occurrence in winter, but a summer outbreak is affecting a number of red crossbills in Central Oregon.…
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ODOT: Hwy. 97 wildlife underpasses have had bigger safety impact than expected
A pair of Highway 97 wildlife underpasses near Sunriver have provided more safety for deer and other animals — and for motorists — than planners…
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Oregon officials advise what to do with unsolicited seeds mailed from China
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Wednesday it is aware that people across the country, including Oregon, are receiving…
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ODA proposes new rules limiting use of insecticide
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Agriculture convened a stakeholder workgroup that has developed new rules that reduce the unique risk…
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Rethink Waste Program offers free presentations on waste prevention, reduction
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, waste and recycling operations are continuing in most parts of the country. With the exception…
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New ‘Raise the Deschutes’ campaign aims to raise awareness of river’s issues
A coalition of Central Oregon conservation-focused partners announced Monday they are launching a regional public awareness campaign to increase…
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OSU researchers part of global effort to save endangered seabird
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The global population of the critically endangered Chinese crested tern has more than doubled thanks to a historic,…
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As thousands float the river, Bend Park & Rec tracks the crowds — and the challenges
With many people deferring their out of the area travel and with many special events canceled, local outdoor activities like floating the river are…
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Agency throws curveball at largest U.S. dam demolition plan
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Federal regulators on Thursday threw a significant curveball at a coalition that has plans to demolish four massive…
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Lawsuit threatened over about-face on grizzly reintroduction
SEATTLE (AP) — A conservation group is threatening to sue the Trump administration over its sudden reversal of plans to restore grizzly bears in…
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Walden hails President Trump’s move to streamline environmental rules
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., released the following statement Wednesday on President Trump’s announcement of the Council on…
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Oregon DEQ launches new system to provide public records
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced Wednesday a major overhaul to modernize its public records request…
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OSU study: Caspian terns feeding on young steelhead mean fewer return as adults
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Caspian terns feeding on young fish have a significant impact on runs of steelhead in the Columbia River, according to a…
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Oregon among 15 states partnering to speed move to electric trucks, buses, vans
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon and 14 other states, along with the District of Columbia, announced Tuesday they are committed to working together to…
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Wolf pack attacks 7 cattle in NE Washington
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Officials say the Wedge wolf pack in northeast Washington has attacked seven more cattle, bringing the number of depredations by…
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Oregon Fish & Wildlife Commission adopts climate, ocean change policy
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a Climate and Ocean Change Policy on a unanimous vote Friday, making them the first state fish and…
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5G networks have few health impacts, OSU study using zebrafish model finds
Findings from an Oregon State University study into the effects of radio-frequency radiation generated by the wireless technology that will soon be…
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ODOT gives homeless 10 days to vacate camp at Revere Avenue and Bend Parkway
After many public safety complaints from community members, the Oregon Department of Transportation has issued an eviction notice for a homeless camp…
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The federal government is scrapping plans to reintroduce grizzly bears to the North Cascades…
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OSU receives $5.9 million to study environmental health problems
An Oregon State University-led research center has been awarded $5.9 million to support studies aimed at understanding how environmental exposure to…
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