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City of Bend creates committee to update, clarify developer rules for tree preservation
(Update: Adding video, comments from former city council candidate, Bend city planner) (Bend City Council meeting to discuss committee on Wednesday) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - The city of Bend is…
Just How Dirty Is a Gas Pump Handle?
Jeff McCollough/Shutterstock.com When you think of dirty public places, you probably conjure images of bathrooms in seedy bars and highway rest stops. But one of the dirtiest things you can…
“Newly Discovered Seafloor Seep” Off Oregon Coast On Fault Line May Be Harbinger To Major Quake
"Chemically distinct liquid shooting up from the seafloor" has been detected by researchers on a stretch of a 600-mile-long fault line in the Pacific Ocean, which is situated only 50…
Think About Reducing Food Waste Today
What can you do to prevent food waste? Money lost due to food waste could be spent in other ways. It is economical to avoid wasting food in your home.…
Experts on alert for MEGAQUAKE off US coast due to hole on fault line
Scientists fear a hole in a 600-mile-long fault line in the Pacific could trigger a catastrophic earthquake that would decimate cities along the northwestern US.The hole spewing hot liquid sits…
Warm liquid spewing from Oregon seafloor comes from Cascadia fault, could offer clues to earthquake hazards
Hannah Hickey. The field of plate tectonics is not that old, and scientists continue to learn the details of earthquake-producing geologic faults. The Cascadia Subduction Zone — the eerily quiet…
Viral tweet incorrectly identifies clearest lake in the world
A viral post claimed Montana's Flathead Lake is the clearest lake in the world. That's false. These are the clearest lakes in the U.S. and world. In early July, a…
12 Caves In Oregon
A US state in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is known for its natural attractions. From lush pine forests to the misty Oregon Coast to fascinating volcanic formations, Oregon is brimming…
Department of Environmental Quality
English | EspañolJoin Oregonians in choosing quality clothes that save money, last longer and reduce waste. Poorly made clothes wear out quickly, clutter closets and end up in landfills. Well-made…
CDC team falls sick probing Ohio train derailment
In the wake of the derailment, state and federal officials repeatedly sought to reassure East Palestine residents that local air and water supplies were safe. Residents, however, reported headaches, nausea,…