Oregon enforces campfire rules as Wildfire Awareness Month begins
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — May is being recognized as Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, with the State Parks and Forestry Department’s both partnering…
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Exclusive Video: Wolf sighting near La Pine highlights growing presence in Central Oregon
SOUTHERN DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet drive home turned into a rare, and for some, unsettling wildlife encounter in southern Deschutes…
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There’s Good News: Campers of all abilities experience adventure with adaptive sports program
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Campers of varying ability levels took to the trails and waters this weekend, experiencing the thrill of adaptive mountain…
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Happening Now: Volunteers needed for park and trail projects through October
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Park and Recreation District is inviting community members to join its Natural Resources and Trails team with upcoming…
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Update: Jefferson Co. Officials Warn of Possible Cougar Sighting
Editor’s Note: The pictures and video provided for this story have been removed. The original photographer did not give permission for use to the…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Vehicle Break-Ins and Thefts at Local Trailheads and Parks
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning about a recent increase in vehicle break-ins and theft at local…
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BREAKING NEWS: 1 injured, 1 killed in ‘chairlift malfunction’ at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
(Update: 1 person confirmed killed, adding pictures from the scene). GOVERNMENT CAMP, Ore. (KTVZ) — One employee died, and another was injured…
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Oregon State Parks Commission approves $11M grants for recreational parks
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission held a virtual meeting on April 22 where it approved several grant recommendations…
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BLM is reminding visitors that Teaters Road remains open for public access
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As the busy recreation season begins, the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District is reminding visitors that…
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Oregon wolf population climbs in 2025, but conflict with livestock rises sharply
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s gray wolf population continued its steady comeback in 2025, but the latest state report shows that growth is coming…
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Mt. Bachelor receives fresh snow, with more expected
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt.Bachelor recently received seven inches of fresh snow and expects up to 10 more, promising snowy conditions for…
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U.S. Forest Service announces more than $240 million in 2025 Secure Rural Schools payments
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTVZ) — The U.S. Forest Service announced it will issue $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. This critical…
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Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant treatments
JOHN DAY & HINES, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening Next: The Malheur National Forest will soon begin invasive plant control across its lands, with work…
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Problem Solvers: Off-leash dogs in Bend parks and on trails is creating frustrated residents; safety risk
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In Bend, dogs are part of the culture, often spotted on trails, at breweries, and in nearly every park. But those encounters…
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First spring Chinook salmon season in the lower Deschutes River since 2018 will open in early May
THE DALLES, Ore. (KTVZ) —The lower Deschutes River will be open for spring Chinook salmon from May 5-20, the first such season in eight years, the…
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Happening Soon: Oregon Parks & Rec will open the Pilot Butte summit road for vehicle traffic on May 1st
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Wednesday it will open the summit road at Pilot Butte State Scenic…
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Bend town hall reflects broader divide over managing Oregon’s forests
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A crowd of community members, environmental advocates, and local leaders filled the atrium at Oregon State…
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Happening Now: Bend Parks and Rec hiring for summer positions in Bend
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, the Bend Parks and Recreation District is hiring for summer positions! Hopeful helpers ages 15 and up are invited and…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $30,000 grants for trail projects
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Project Grant…
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