SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The destructive Rowena Fire forced the evacuation of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum, so the Sunriver Nature Center stepped in to provide a temporary home for four displaced raptors. “We are currently caring for two bald eagles, a red-tailed hawk, and an American kestrel — all of whom were safely relocated to
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Commute Options, in partnership with the City of Bend and funded by the Pacific Power Foundation, said Wednesday it’s proud to announce the launch of the E-Bike Rebate Program, beginning next Monday.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley spoke with KTVZ News Wednesday about efforts to improve forest management, through more thinning and prescribed burns, to reduce the intensity of major, destructive wildfires. On the same day, fellow Oregon Senator Ron Wyden introduced a bill to boost funding for such burns. Merkley told us, “A lot
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Thinning, mowing and burning could begin next spring, last to 2040 – or longer SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest announced Monday it has signed the final decision for the 25,000-acre Green Ridge Landscape Restoration Project, located 13 miles north of Sisters on the Sisters Ranger District. The forest said the purpose of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 551, which will eliminate all bags made of plastic film at checkout at restaurants, grocery stores, and other retail establishments in Oregon starting January 1, 2027. The bill passed with bipartisan support out of the Oregon Legislature last week. “In recent
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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crater Lake National Park is seeking a new superintendent after Kevin Heatley, the park’s previous superintendent, announced he would be leaving the position in late May. Heatley was hired in January of 2025. His resignation comes only five months after being selected for the position. Heatley cited budget
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Students in the OSU-Cascades Outdoor Products program recently were able to put their final projects on display for public viewing.
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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 the efforts of vector control groups like the Four Rivers Vector Control District. It’s not pest control. Its entire focus is on killing mosquitoes and getting them early before they start
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(Update-Adding Video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, has admitted two orphaned bobcat kittens rescued from a highway rest stop for rehabilitation. The young siblings were rescued after being found alone at a rest stop near Tygh Valley in Wasco County, with no sign of their mother, who
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s changing climate is already impacting ecosystems and communities, especially here in Central Oregon. Traditional food gatherers of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs say things are changing quickly.Laurie Danzuka says, “All the places I used to go when I was younger, we no longer go to those places.”Starla Green, another
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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 the area to leave is just days away.
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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 considered household hazardous waste. This June, Deschutes County Solid Waste will be hosting HHW collection events for the communities of Redmond, Sisters and La Pine, giving community members an opportunity to
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Update: Adding additional information and corrections CLARNO, Ore. (KTVZ) – At 2:30 PM on Sunday a wildfire began nine miles north of Clarno Oregon in the jurisdiction of Wheeler county. The fire quickly grew to 350 acres after early reports. Wheeler County Fire and Rescue along with teams from nearby Wasco and Gilliam County Fire
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Doorbell cameras can catch wonderful scenes of nature and life – but sometimes, they can also record a very frustrating, even dangerous encounter. That’s what was captured and shared with KTVZ News this week by a southwest Bend resident, Jonathan Elwing. “We just caught our neighbor’s two large loose dogs running
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department has expanded its household hazardous waste disposal options at Knott Landfill in Bend, giving residents the opportunity to drop off hazardous items every Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., free of charge. Solid Waste recently brought its hazardous waste disposal program in-house,
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PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Zoo is mourning the loss of beloved red panda Moshu, who passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, more than a year after being diagnosed with severe heart disease. Nicknamed “Sir Snacks-a-Lot,” Moshu was a favorite on the zoo’s social media channels, known for his adorable bleps and “snack quests” in search of
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WINCHESTER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person involved in the unlawful take and waste of a wild steelhead on the North Umpqua River at John P. Amacher Park in Douglas County. Wild steelhead retention is prohibited on the Umpqua system. On Thursday, May 8,
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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 the biggest threats to the state’s trees. The report is based on an extensive aerial survey of Oregon’s forests completed last year by the Oregon Department of Forestry and
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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 havoc, killing multiple calves and resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in damages. The family is now advocating for reforms to the Endangered Species Act.
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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 acres, set in 2012. Is this a byproduct of the warmer and drier climate? Can we expect more intense fires in the near future? KTVZ Chief Meteorologist John
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