Climate

Cooler temperatures, rain, help crews control wildfires burning across Oregon

Cooler temperatures and mostly smoke-free skies in recent days provided a much-needed break for wildland fire crews battling…

Environment

Have an opinion on e-bikes? Oregon State Parks wants to hear it

Put a few Oregonians together and the topic of e-bikes is likely to elicit a range of opinions.…

Environment

Air quality advisory issued for Central Oregon to last until Monday

An air quality alert for Deschutes County was issued Friday morning and expected to remain in effect until…

Bend

Four wildlife overpasses planned for U.S. Highway 20 near Black Butte

For wildlife migrating between the Cascade Range and areas of the High Desert, crossing U.S. Highway 20 is…

Bend

Deschutes County officials weigh RV park, trail system on 500-acre lot

On Bend’s northern outskirts, beyond its big box stores and parking lots, lies a 500-acre tract of juniper…

Environment

Crater Lake north entrance to close for wildfire work

Travelers planning to visit Crater Lake National Park over the coming week may need to adjust their itinerary as…

Bend

21% of Deschutes County properties are high-hazard for fire. Weigh in on the map that says so.

A wildfire hazard map that seeks to inform homeowners about the potential for wildfire in their areas is…

Environment

Growing algal bloom prompts OHA warning for Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus

A preemptive health advisory has been issued for Lake Billy Chinook and Lake Simtustus due to the suspected…

Bend

Pahlisch Homes says Bend tree code needs changes, launches appeal

Pahlisch Homes is appealing a decision by the city of Bend to pass new codes meant to protect…

Environment

Lower Deschutes to remain open for summer steelhead fishing

It has been a good year for fish returns in the Columbia River, and the high numbers of…

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