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Wolf Coexistence: Compromise & Rethinking

Humans have so altered the natural world that allowing displaced species to re-establish is more challenging now that the wild is often bordered by human activity

by Sue Dougherty DVM MA DACVIM Think Wild Board President June 26, 2026June 30, 2026

Wolves have certainly been in the news lately! Multiple confirmed sightings of gray wolves have already been recorded this year in La Pine, Sunriver and even Bend. Many people are giddy with the idea of wolves in our nearby forest ecosystems. Yet, some people are fearful and feel this is too close to home. Education […]

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Protecting Our River that Fish, Plants and Wildlife Need to Thrive

Volunteers are wanted for the 30th annual Deschutes River cleanup

by Nic Moye June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Each year, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council organizes volunteers to clean out the river and riverbanks at six different sites. Last year, about 300 volunteers removed approximately 2,500 pounds of garbage and invasive weeds. The Watershed Council’s Education and Development Director Kolleen Yake says the popularity of the river is taking a toll. “There’s been […]

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Using AI to Detect Wildfires Faster

Multiple agencies in Oregon are using a “human-in-the-loop” model while incorporating AI technology

by Nic Moye June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Agencies and officials tasked with keeping vigilant watch over remote areas prone to wildfires have been incorporating artificial intelligence into their toolkit. PacifiCorp, which is embattled in a class action lawsuit for its role in four major wildfires in Oregon during 2020, says its recently invested in advanced cameras and camera networks to monitor wildfire […]

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The Buzz on the Sunriver Wildflower and Pollinator Festival

The 35th annual event will showcase native plants, pollinators and habitats

by Damian Fagan June 17, 2026June 14, 2026

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival, sponsored by the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory on June 27. This annual event highlights the beauty of native wildflowers and flowering shrubs, and their relationships with a diversity of pollinator species, and coincides with National Pollinator Week, June 22-28. […]

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Parasite Thriving in Warming Waters of Upper Klamath River Killing Off Young Chinook Salmon

About one in five Chinook juveniles tested in the Upper Klamath River near the Oregon-California border were infected with lethal levels of the parasite

by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Earlier this month, in an act of urgency after finding many young Chinook salmon dead in the vegetation along the Upper Klamath River near the Oregon-California border, scientists drove to an Oregon expert with several of the fish carcasses they normally would have mailed. Dead fish typically sink to the depths of the river or […]

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Bend into Balance: The Power of Water

An interview with Dr. Bruce Becker

by Adriana Mariño June 5, 2026June 3, 2026

As I was getting out of the Juniper pool after my regular swim, I couldn’t help noticing the lively masters team getting ready to start their “Fast Friday” session. While Coach Bob was writing the workout on the dry board, swimmers ranging from early thirties to mid-eighties were stretching on land, putting their swim googles […]

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Crater Lake Resort’s Reservations Have Dropped 50%

GM Liz Ashley says misleading headlines have left the impression the park is closed

by Nic Moye June 3, 2026June 4, 2026

The general manager of Crater Lake Resort has sent out an SOS of sorts to let the public know the National Park is open. Liz Ashley says that widespread misinformation has resulted in massive cancellations. The only closures at the park are the Cleetwood Cove Trail that leads down to the lake and boat tours. […]

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Friday Night (Rodeo) Lights

A small rodeo grounds outside Redmond puts on a big show

by Eli Zatz June 2, 2026May 29, 2026

I’d never given much thought to the logistics of wrestling a 500-pound cow, but as I rolled around in the dirt, arms locked around a pair of clipped horns and a swinging bovine head, I gave the strategy some serious thought. To end up in this precarious position, I’d volunteered — maybe foolishly — to […]

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A Critically Sick Orphaned Foal Needs Help

The public is invited to a community fundraiser to help pay for his care

by Nic Moye May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

A critically ill newborn colt has inspired a community fundraising effort. The young horse has been receiving care at Bend Equine Medical Center since May 13 for complications related to being malnourished and dehydrated including persistent pneumonia, swelling in his hind legs as well as having six broken ribs. So far, his treatment has exceeded […]

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Cacti in the High Desert

A trip to Smith Rock Cactus Company

by Joshua Savage May 22, 2026May 15, 2026

Can cacti survive in the harsh climate of the High Desert? The long, cold winters make it seem unlikely, but a recent visit to Smith Rock Cactus Company in Terrebonne dispelled any of my doubts. Cacti fascinate me, so when I heard about a place where they are purposely grown in our region, I had […]

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