Want to help your forest? Become a volunteer ranger
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Discover Your Forest, the non-profit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Summer Volunteer…
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Merkley, Wyden: Oregon to receive over $32 million for wildlife, sport fish restoration projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden. D-Ore., announced Friday a total of more than $32 million in federal funding from the U.S.…
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Weekly Park Pick: Empire Crossing Park, a fun, placid spot in NE Bend neighborhood
This week, Eric Oren visits Empire Crossing Park in NE Bend, where there’s relaxing and fun options for people (and pets!) of all…
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Scappoose Bay sturgeon poachers serve jail time, pay thousands in restitution
ST. HELENS, Ore. (KTVZ). — Three men owe thousands in fines, and one served jail time after a felony conviction for poaching five oversized…
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Boaters at Lake Billy Chinook urged to use caution during low water levels for work on Round Butte Dam
CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks is asking boaters at Lake Billy Chinook to use caution and patience when boating during temporary…
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Oregon State Parks recruiting about 250 seasonal park rangers and assistants for 2024
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks is not just a beautiful place to visit – it’s also a spectacular place to work. Oregon Parks and…
Continue Reading 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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