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Bend-area landowner on the hook for $69k for wildfire that spread to neighbors
In May 2023 a Bend-area property owner received a bill for $68,907 from the Oregon Department of Forestry…
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Two rescued river otter pups now live in Bend
At first glance, an enclosure in a Bend wildlife rescue looks like a puppy or bunny kennel. There’s…
Environment
Northeast Oregon becomes hot spot for wolf kills
Wallowa County has become a hot spot of wolf activity in Northeast Oregon, with two-thirds of the state’s…
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Bend residents, visitors search for cool spots as heat wave continues
Under the shade of a ponderosa pine at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Monday, Elle and Jared Gohr were…
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Flame-engulfed structure spreads fire to nearby brush in Culver
A structure and vehicle off Jericho Lane and U.S. Highway 97 in Culver had spread into nearby brush…
Environment
Smokey Bear turns 80: Furry icon part of long-running fire-prevention campaign
“Only YOU can prevent wildfires.” Smokey Bear has advocated fire safety and prevention since 1944. At 80 years…
Environment
Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds
Ecosystems in the Northwest were heavily shaped by wolves before they were nearly wiped out of the region,…
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To save spotted owls, officials plan to kill barred owls
To save the imperiled spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are embracing a contentious plan to…
Environment
Deschutes National Forest may allow e-bikes on 160 miles of local trails
Electric bikes have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now the Deschutes National Forest says it’s time to…
Environment
Oregon Democrats join 40 federal lawmakers urging rehearing on landmark youth climate case
More than three dozen congressional Democrats, led by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, are hoping to help revive a…
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