PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is extending the deadline to apply for new special recreation permits for guiding activities on sections of the Lower Deschutes River and the Lower Crooked River south of Prineville. On the lower 100 miles of the Lower Deschutes River, these permits cover guiding activities that require non-motorized
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon’s wolf population is on the rise, reaching its highest numbers in years and fueling hope for species recovery among conservationists, but for farmers facing ongoing livestock losses, the surge is a source of mounting frustration over predation and the limits of compensation programs. The state ended 2024 with a minimum
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(Update: Adding video) MORROW COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildlife officials have confirmed a new series of wolf attacks on livestock in Eastern Oregon, marking one of the state’s busiest years for wolf depredation investigations. The rise in attacks comes as Oregon’s wolf population has seen record numbers and rapid increases. In early November, two
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Do you have what it takes to save someone’s life? Deschutes County Search and Rescue is looking for 25 new volunteers to join its ranks. The organization, which operates under the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, will host an open house next Monday, November 17. The event offers a chance to learn
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Sisters is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration for the new Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m at the new park, located at 460 U.S. Highway 20. “The Sisters Gateway Park and Mobility Hub represents a major step forward in the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2026 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contests. In the Waterfowl Stamp category, first place went to Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., for his artwork featuring a blue-winged teal. Waterfowl Stamp winner: Blue-winged teal by Richard Clifton. For the Upland Game
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As this year comes to a close, Oregon State Parks is looking back on 2025 and planning for the 2026 season, advising Wednesday of planned fee and permit increases and changes to deal with a budget shortfall. This year, Oregon State Parks welcomed millions of visitors, maintained nearly 1,000 miles of
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Update: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — How satisfied are you with the services of Bend Park and Recreation District? Is the district utilizing your tax dollars wisely and efficiently? What should the agency’s role be in regards to tax exemptions for housing? Now is your chance to provide input and feedback. BPRD, with help
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes County Road Department, in partnership with the U. S. Forest Service, said Monday it will close Cascade Lakes Highway and Paulina Lake Road at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18, unless early-season snowfall prompts a shift in plans. The high-elevation forest roadways are closed every winter, the announcement said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A major rescue effort took place on the Upper Deschutes River this month, as dozens of volunteers worked to save stranded fish left behind by seasonal water reductions. Each year, when the Upper Deschutes River is reduced to help refill Wickiup Reservoir, side channels run dry, leaving fish trapped in isolated
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County rescuers are urging backcountry skiers and snowboarders to think twice before heading up Mount Bachelor, after their first emergency call of the season ended with a seriously injured snowboarder on The Cone and a stark reminder of how dangerous thin early-season snow can be. Volunteer Taylor Bacci got the
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(Update: video added) BEND, Ore.(KTVZ) — The annual Bend Witches Paddle is set to return this Friday-Halloween! The Deschutes River will be filled with paddlers dressed as witches — all for a good cause. The event collects donations and raises money for MountainStar Relief Nursery, which provides support and services for local children and families
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The discovery of Chinook salmon swimming through irrigation canals in the Klamath Drainage District is prompting renewed concern about the lack of fish screens meant to protect both farmland and fish. Last week, Klamath Drainage District (KDD) staff spotted large dark shapes moving beneath the surface of the Ady Canal. The
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District has received three statewide awards from the Oregon Recreation and Park Association, recognizing excellence in innovation, heroism, and leadership in community recreation. The district’s Miller’s Landing Renovation Project earned the 2025 ORPA Innovation Award, celebrating its accessibility upgrades that make river recreation safer and more inclusive. The renovated
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OREGON (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan. The department said the plan outlines trends and issues, creates priorities for grant funding, and recommends actions to improve trails on public land in Oregon over the next 10 years. According to the
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As 2025 deer and elk hunting seasons begin, ODFW is ramping up its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance statewide. Hunters are encouraged to take advantage of streamlined testing options and reminded that CWD check stations are mandatory to stop at when transporting harvested deer or elk. Here’s the full ODFW news
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(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With many different microclimates and sometimes unpredictable weather, gardeners in Central Oregon have a short and tricky growing season. As summer comes to a close, Ashley, the founder of Bend Urban Gardens, has a few tips on how to extend the growing season and get the best returns
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PORTLAND, Ore. –The Bureau of Land Management sold 55.1 million board feet of timber across 2,281 public acres for $14,343,372 between nine timber sales in western Oregon during August. These sales will feed local mills and support about 770 jobs in western Oregon communities. “The production of timber, lumber and other wood products from public lands is critical to our Nation’s well-being, including local
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Bend, OR (KTVZ)- Tribal Stewards finished up their summer program on Tuesday. The program works on culturally informed ecological restoration projects on Oregon’s public lands while providing young participants with valuable field experience.The Lomakatsi Restoration Project, Burns Paiute Tribe, Oregon Natural Desert Association, and other partners collaborated September 2nd to expand opportunities for tribal and
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Labor Day weekend in Central Oregon usually means playgrounds full of children, parks full of people, and outdoor enjoyment for many as it marks the last long weekend before school starts. But this year, smoke from the Emigrant Fire has changed holiday plans, leaving many outdoor spaces much quieter than usual,
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