Record numbers of adult Deschutes River steelhead pass upstream of Round Butte Dam
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Record numbers of nearly 1,000 adult steelhead returned to the Pelton Round Butte hydropower project on the Deschutes River…
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Playing through: Dozens of elk on the move at Sunriver golf course
SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Paul Evenson shared this scene with us of some “traffic congestion” at a golf course in Sunriver around 7 a.m. Friday…
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How Think Wild keeps their wildlife out of the ‘winter blues’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Right now, some of us might be feeling a little tired of cold weather. Having a few days of sunshine before going back to…
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Reward fund total tops $30,000 for tips to solve recent illegal killing of gray wolf near Sisters
(Update: Three organizations add to reward fund) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Three organizations have pushed the total potential reward past $30,000 for…
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Watch a spring tradition take wing: See chicks hatch on OSU Extension’s popular livestream this week
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – For the 12th year, the world can watch chickens hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service live stream.…
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Forest Service, BLM gather 410 wild horses in Eastern Oregon emergency post-wildfire operation
No decision has been made regarding their future JOHN DAY, Ore. (KTVZ) — The USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management said Wednesday…
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Bird on the mend: Think Wild caring for rare American goshawk injured in Sunriver-area chicken coop
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Wednesday it recently rescued and is caring for a…
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Oregon legislators consider 4% tax on car tires to fund wildlife crossings, rail, public transit
Adding a 4% tax to the sale of new car tires in Oregon could generate up to $20 million a year for public transit, reducing tire pollution and…
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New ‘Vibrant Ocean’ specialty license plate aims to support shark research at OSU’s Big Fish Lab
(Update: Added video) Latest in series of OSU-themed specialty plates; new Beaver plate goes on sale April 7 NEWPORT, Ore. (KTVZ) – Vouchers are…
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Bandon wildlife safari cited for several animal health and wellness violations
BANDON, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bandon’s popular West Coast Game Park Safari faces scrutiny for several alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act. A…
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As ‘a last resort,’ federal officials kill wolf OR158 that killed 8-12 livestock
LAKEVIEW, Ore. (KTVZ) — Federal officials on Wednesday lethally removed an endangered gray wolf, OR158, following several unsuccessful attempts at…
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An eruption is possible at Alaska’s Mount Spurr. What we know about the volcano
By Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN (CNN) — A volcano near Alaska’s most populous city could be on the brink of eruption after showing signs of…
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The Oregon Zoo’s new baby elephant has a name: Tula-Tu brings balance to herd
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rose-Tu’s baby has a name! The young Asian elephant calf, born at the Oregon Zoo on Feb. 1, will henceforth be known as…
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Prineville quail don’t mind dining on leftovers in the snow
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Rain, sun or snow, the quail hang out at Brent Bunch’s place in Prineville, cleaning up under the bird feeder. “The birds…
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Oregon Zoo’s new elephant calf meets her senior ‘auntie,’ mentor Shine
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Trumpeting could be heard throughout the Oregon Zoo’s Elephant Lands Wednesday afternoon as Rose-Tu introduced her new calf…
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Long wait is over: After 20 months, Oregon Zoo’s Asian elephant, Rose-Tu, has delivered her baby
(Update: Added video) ‘One of the smoothest births I’ve ever seen,’ official says PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The long wait is over. After more than 20…
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WATCH: An elk herd on the run surprises longtime SE Bend resident
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Spotting an elk herd is not all that rare in the woods around Bend, but one moving this fast… “Forty years on our property in…
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Two bobcats spotted in Tethrow; another sighting at Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
KTVZ viewer Catherine Beaton shared video with us of a couple of elusive bobcats she spotted in Tetherow. (Meanwhile, Bend Park & Rec District…
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Think Wild for Valentine’s Day: Bend wildlife rescue organization offers local gift packages, delivery service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts and delivery services…
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Climbing rangers rescue goose stranded on Mount Shasta
SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. (KOBI/KTVZ) – A goose is safe after attempting to summit Mt. Shasta last month. While on a routine patrol, climbing rangers…
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