Free guided hike of Newberry National Monument
An end-of-summer guided hiking tour of Newberry National Volcanic Monument on Aug.30 is being sponsored by the Friends and Neighbors … Read more
Forest program seeks funds to continue thinning efforts
Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project hopes to tap federal farm bill
The collaborative group behind a forest restoration program that helped Deschutes County firefighters corral wildfire … Read more
BLM completes 11,000 acre acquisition around John Day River
Former ranchland will now be open for public use and recreation
Campers, boaters, bikers and others who love the adventure of Oregon’s wild eastern half had … Read more
Oregon license plates to feature mule deer
Oregon wildlife lovers may soon be able to show their support for woodland creatures with … Read more
Warm Springs residents no longer have to boil drinking water
Boil water notice underscored numerous, long-standing infrastructure problems
For the first time in over two months, residents of the Warm Springs Indian Reservation … Read more
Cooler, wetter weather keeps lid on Oregon wildfires
Smoke-free skies have been good for tourism as locals flock to popular outdoor areas
After two difficult summers of near constant wildfire and its accompanying smoke and haze, Central … Read more
ODFW: Trump rule changes could affect future endangered species
Endangered animals in Oregon include the gray wolf, Northern spotted owl, bull trout, others
The Trump administration on Monday finalized rule changes to the Endangered Species Act, allowing the … Read more
Oregon, other states sue over fuel economy penalties
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A coalition of states, including Oregon, sued the Trump administration Friday for … Read more
Warm Springs residents adjust to life without reliable water
Water will shut off for repair Tuesday
A month ago, Carina Miller didn’t give much thought to routine daily tasks such as … Read more
Hazardous waste collection events planned in Redmond, La Pine, Sisters
Three household hazardous waste collection events will take place in Deschutes county this summer, giving … Read more
Bend man believed drowned at Wickiup Reservoir
Divers searching lake for unidentified man
Search efforts are continuing for a 29-year-old Bend man who officials believe drowned at Wickiup … Read more
Law seeks to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by mapping migration routes
Questions remain over how to fund future animal passages
A new law that seeks to cut down the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions on roads … Read more
Emergency fix coming in Warm Springs water crisis
Water pipe break will force shutoff of running water during repair
A broken pipe and failing water pumps have left Warm Springs without a reliable source … Read more
Seasonal warning for cyanobacterial algal blooms in place for Lake Billy Chinook
Health officials say consistent data is difficult to obtain, so a seasonal warning is smart
Look before you leap. That is the advice given by the Oregon Health Authority to … Read more
Man rescued after 800-foot cliff fall at Crater Lake
A man was rescued after falling 800 feet down the sheer walls of Crater Lake … Read more
Surfs Up! Dry weather builds whitewater park wave
Deschutes County watermaster releases more water from Wickiup Reservoir to feed crops
At the Bend Whitewater Park on Thursday, surfers were enjoying higher water levels and better … Read more
John Allen to retire after a career protecting the forests
Deschutes National Forest supervisor worked amid broad changes to region’s forests
For 40 years, John Allen dedicated his life to protecting the forests of the Pacific … Read more
Warm Springs in second week of water crisis
Community prepared for continued water boiling, shortages
Schools, businesses and homeowners in Warm Springs are into their second week of a water … Read more
Mirror Pond dam to be reevaluated for risk
Bend resident thinks designation should be high risk
Growing recreational use downstream from the Mirror Pond dam, known as hazard creep, could cause … Read more
Smith Rock climbers applaud possible park expansion
Park may acquire 38-acre parcel from private landowner for $285,000
A 38-acre parcel of private land abutting the southeast corner of Smith Rock State Park, … Read more
Families end up the big winner on CCC’s crit course
The Sul Fiume Crit was part serious cycling, part summertime celebration on two wheels
The Sul Fiume Crit Festival was alive Saturday with the sound of cowbells and clapping … Read more
Merkley pushing bill to help reduce wildfires
As communities across the country brace for another potentially explosive wildfire season, Sen. Jeff Merkley, … Read more
Central Oregon fire suppression, drought increasing mortality among trees
Without wildfire, forest density rises and competition for water increases
Dry winters and long periods of drought, combined with fire suppression, are affecting the health … Read more
Fees for trail permit system to get public comment period
Wilderness access at 19 trails likely to cost more than $10
A public comment period to review fees for Central Oregon’s new trailhead permit system will … Read more
Cougar sighted again in Deschutes River canyon
A cougar was spotted on the west rim of Deschutes River canyon in south Bend … Read more
U.S. Senate bill would preserve Painted Hills, spur economic activity
58,000 acres would be designated as a wilderness area
A measure in Congress would create a 58,000-acre federal wilderness in the area around Sutton … Read more
Hunt for Deschutes River cougar halted
Cougar spotted in Sunriver Tuesday morning
Authorities in Bend have halted efforts to trap a cougar in the Deschutes River canyon … Read more
Another wildlife crossing planned for U.S. Highway 97
Crossing near Gilchrist aims to prevent car-vs-deer collisions
A groundswell of public and private support for a wildlife tunnel near Gilchrist has managed … Read more
ODFW worried by daytime prowling of ‘very hungry’ Bend cougar
Wildlife officials say the cougar spotted near the Deschutes River should be killed
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is working with the Bend Police Department to … Read more
BottleDrop back to normal operations after equipment failure
The automated recycling facility BottleDrop in Redmond, which suffered a power surge that damaged equipment … Read more
Cougar spotted near canal by Fred Meyer in Bend
Warm, rainy spring cuts Central Oregon snowpack in half
Experts warn the rapid snowmelt could lead to an earlier fire season
Rapid snowmelt and a rainy April combined to melt off the central Cascades snowpack at … Read more
Oregon restricts herbicide responsible for tree deaths near Sisters
State enacts regulation despite objections from the herbicide maker
Use of an herbicide that caused the death of more than 2,000 trees near Sisters … Read more
Gray wolves in Central Oregon? Maybe someday soon, experts say
An increase in breeding packs could prompt wolves to find new territory
After years during which Oregon’s recovering gray wolf population remained concentrated in the far northeast … Read more
Flooding reported on Lower Deschutes, John Day rivers
Several campsites and recreation areas are flooded or partially flooded along the Lower Deschutes and … Read more
