Paving project delays reopening of road to Pilot Butte summit until late May
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said Tuesday it will delay opening the gate to the Pilot Butte summit until late May, in order to repave…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to offer free boat inspection at Crooked River Ranch
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for a busy boating season and want you ready for summertime…
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ODFW: No spring Chinook season on Deschutes River this year due to continued poor returns
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has decided there will be no spring Chinook season on the Deschutes River for 2022 due to expected poor…
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Central Cascades wilderness overnight permit reservations begin Tuesday
The Deschutes and Willamette National Forests reminded the public Monday that overnight permit reservations will begin for Central Cascades…
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Northern lights could make for special sky show over Central Oregon
Get ready to turn out the lights, head outside and look up! Our conditions are just right here in Central Oregon for a special show in the sky: the…
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Crooked River Natl. Grasslands rerouting Cole Loop Trail to ease conflicts with shooting area
BEND, Ore.– (KTVZ)– The Crooked River National Grassland said Thursday it plans to reroute the Cole Loop Trail after hikers and horseback riders…
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Mt. Bachelor begins selling 2022-23 season passes, sets early-purchase discount prices
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor, which boasts natural mountain adventure at the heart of Bend culture and is a POWDR resort,…
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New state forester urges Oregonians to celebrate Arbor Month throughout April
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon’s new state forester, Calvin Mukumoto, thinks a single day or week is not long enough time to recognize all the…
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Amid record-low steelhead returns, ODFW seeks input on management in Columbia Basin, Deschutes River
Returns of summer steelhead to areas above Bonneville Dam hit a record low in 2021, closing the Deschutes River to steelhead fishing for the first…
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Mt. Bachelor announces plans to install resort’s first six-seat chairlift in time for 2023-24 season
After repairing the damaged Skyliner chairlift this summer, in time for next season, Mt. Bachelor announced Wednesday it will be completely replacing…
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‘Don’t Bend Prineville’ citizen group challenging proposed Ochoco National Forest trail project
A proposed mountain bike trail project in the Ochoco Mountains northeast of Prineville is facing some opposition from a citizens group calling…
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Getting this tree leaning over a Metolius River trail safely to the ground was a blast — literally
A Ponderosa pine was lodged against another large tree and leaning over a trail near the Metolius River, and authorities decided the only safe way to…
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Oregon emergency managers urge public to ‘Know Before You Go’ for spring outdoor recreation
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Springtime in Oregon offers beautiful scenery to explore, but the Office of Emergency Management cautions it can also be…
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Oregon Dept. of Justice hires anti-poaching special prosecutor
Oregon poachers beware, there is a new force in the courts: an anti-poaching special prosecutor. Jay D. Hall, hired last month as a new assistant…
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Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show kicks off 4-day run at Fairgrounds in Redmond
The four-day Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show, featuring more than 300 hunting, fishing and outdoor businesses, began its four-day run Thursday at the…
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Big Ol’ Fish: Nice job, anglers
Are ya reelin’ in the fish? Share your pic and info on your catch – what, where – at the Share tab on…
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Exhibitors prep for Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show; new events planned
The Sportsmen’s Show is back in Central Oregon and O’Loughlin Trade Shows spokesperson Trey Carskadon is happy it’s…
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Woodward Peace Park Championships return to Mt. Bachelor, will coincide with 4-day RendezVan
Mt. Bachelor, which boasts natural mountain adventure at the heart of Bend culture and a POWDR resort, announced Tuesday the hosting of the 2022…
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BLM moves to flat $5 year-round fee for Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River boater pass
The Deschutes Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management’s Prineville District announced Friday it will implement a fee change on the individual…
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17th annual Backcountry Film Festival, first outdoor screening, set for evening of March 12
Calling all ski bums, backcountry adventurers, thrill-seekers and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for the annual celebration of winter wildlands…
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