ODFW seeks hunter representative for statewide Access & Habitat Board
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Do you have a love of hunting and passion for wildlife conservation? If so, consider applying to serve as a Hunter…
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Forest Service Northwest Region encourages winter safety and preparedness for outdoor activities
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As the winter recreation season continues and parts of the Pacific Northwest Region remain blanketed with snow and ice, the…
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CET’s Mt. Bachelor shuttle bus offers safe, less-stress option to hit the slopes during storms, on busy weekends
(Update: Matthew Draxton adding video and comment from Cascade East Transit) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With Presidents Weekend beginning with fresh…
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USFS updates temporary trail closures in West Bend Trails Network for wildfire risk reduction operations
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it plans to update temporary trail closures within the trails network west of Bend…
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Oregon State Marine Board seeks to fill Guide Advisory Committee positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) –The Oregon State Marine Board is recruiting six representatives for the Guide Advisory Committee. The positions will be…
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Oregon Free Fishing Weekend coming up Feb. 17-18
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Make fishing part of your President’s Day weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free…
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BLM proposes establishing official trail system at ‘well-loved’ Horse Ridge Recreation Area
The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public scoping period Friday to seek input on the Horse Ridge Recreational Area Non-Motorized Project,…
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Out & About: Marvelous sights to see, close to home and across the High Desert
Wildlife, landscapes, mountain vistas – the wonderful sights to see on the High Desert are seemingly endless. Share your great photos with us from…
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‘January has come with a bang’: Mt. Bachelor gets an influx of snow for skiers, boarders to enjoy
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor has seen an influx of snow this month. Hundreds of cars filled the parking lot as people woke up bright…
Continue Reading Oregon State Marine Board seeks participants in Round 2 of boater survey
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Marine Board is seeking participants for its Boater Survey, formerly known as the “Triennial Survey of Boat…
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Community members turn out in Sunriver to express their concerns over hunting on federal land
Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone led a community gathering at The Door in Sunriver Tuesday evening, to hear resident concerns about hunting…
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Forest Service, BLM to waive recreation fees on Monday in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The U.S. Forest Service will waive most fees for day-use sites on national forests in Washington and Oregon on Monday,…
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Deeper snow, so it’s a go: Hoodoo announces Wednesday opening; Mt. Bachelor deals with icy conditions
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The heavier snow skiers and snowboarders have been waiting, even praying for has arrived this weekend, allowing Hoodoo Ski Area…
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Bend father and son, 11, make it to the top of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Philip Sangue of Bend and his 11-year-old son, Jayden, were feeling on top of the world recently when they climbed to the top of…
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“We are making it happen!”: Lack of snow at Central Oregon ski resorts is not stopping some winter programs
The warmer winter so far this year has been affecting the snowpack and operations at Mt. Bachelor and other area ski resorts.…
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First ‘Destination of the Year’ honor awarded to Visit Bend by national Leave No Trace organization
Visit Bend announced recently that it has won the 2023 Leave No Trace Destination of the Year Award, which recognizes a tourism entity that embodies…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to the aid of two men whose car broke down deep in the Ochocos
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was called out Wednesday to help two Salem-area men whose car became disabled on Tuesday, stranding them…
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Bend-Fort Rock crews conducting more pile burning this week west of Phil’s Trailhead, near Meissner Sno-Park
Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District firefighters plan to begin ignitions as early as Tuesday of landing piles north of Cascade Lakes Highway, west of…
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department seeks to fill two ATV Advisory Committee Positions
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting for two representatives for the All-Terrain Vehicle Advisory…
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Mt. Bachelor set to open its new high-speed ‘six-pack’ Skyliner Express chairlift on Tuesday
Mt. Bachelor’s new Skyliner Express six-pack (seat) chairlift will have its grand opening next Tuesday morning, with a special ribbon-cutting…
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