Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended…
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Deschutes Trails Coalition offers $30,000 grants for trail projects
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Small Project Grant…
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Great Old Broads for Wilderness leader to speak on wild lands protection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is hosting a presentation on April 2 from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM, focused on the…
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Planned burn in Deschutes National Forest halted after test fire fails
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes National Forest firefighters canceled a planned prescribed burn on Wednesday after a test fire was unsuccessful. The…
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Snowpack Shortfall: What a dry winter means for Central Oregon water supply
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon is experiencing one of its driest winters in more than 30 years, leaving the basin with a snowpack…
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Deschutes National Forest completes Tumalo Falls platform repairs
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Tumalo Falls viewing platform has reopened to the public following the completion of repair work. While the overlook is now…
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Climbers rescued after ropes get stuck at Smith Rock State Park
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Search & Rescue volunteers rescued two climbers stranded nearly 400 feet above the ground at Smith Rock…
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Lead poisoning threat to local raptors as eagle recovers
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — An adult bald eagle is recovering at a Bend wildlife hospital after being found grounded and unable to fly in Prineville. The…
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Heritage Apple Corps launches Heritage Fruit Tree Registry providing detailed historical records, orchard maps, and more
OREGON (KTVZ) — The Heritage Apple Corps has launched the Heritage Fruit Tree Registry to document historic fruit trees across Central Oregon.…
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Firefighters to ignite 692 acres in Deschutes National Forest for wildfire prevention
The Deschutes National Forest plans to conduct prescribed burning operations on Wednesday and Thursday 15 miles southeast of Bend. Firefighters are…
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Cherry blossoms to be illuminated at Oregon’s State Capitol State Park starting this weekend
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced Tuesday it will host “Yozakura,” which is a night viewing of the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Central Oregon man captures first documented wolf in McKenzie River Ranger District
(Adding context, history, and background information from an Oregon Department Fish and Wildlife Biologist). BLUE RIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Central…
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Family-friendly Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show offers outdoor recreation fun
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show returns to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center this week. Running from March 5…
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Hoodoo is back: Ski area to reopen this week as snowfall finally returns to the Cascades
HOODOO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hoodoo Ski Area is set to welcome skiers and riders back to the slopes this Thursday, after a mid-winter shutdown caused by a…
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Mt. Bachelor gains inches of fresh snowfall while giving back to Central Oregon
Mt. Bachelor received 4 inches of snow overnight and is expecting up to 4 more inches throughout the day, with the Play Forever Thursday initiative…
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Oregon State Parks now hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for 2026 season
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Parks announced Tuesday it is now hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for the 2026 season. The…
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Wolf from Upper Deschutes Pack spotted in residential area near Sunriver
THREE RIVERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wolf from the Upper Deschutes Pack was recently filmed running along a biking path in the Caldera Springs community…
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Casey Andrews chosen as new executive director of the Central Oregon Trails Alliance
(Update: Video Added) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After an extensive and thoughtful search process, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance has announced…
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Couples can snowshoe under the stars with Wanderlust Tours this Valentine’s Day
BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Wanderlust Tours is hosting a “Romance in the Snow” tour this Valentine’s Day weekend, offering couples a chance to go…
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Heavy snowfall at Mt. Bachelor brings powder conditions
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor issued a powder alert Monday, Feb. 9, after receiving seven inches of fresh snow overnight. The recent…
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