Will Van Vactor chosen as new Crook County manager
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County said Friday it is delighted to announce Will Van Vactor as the new County Manager, effective Saturday, Nov.…
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‘We always need help’: Prineville shelter faced with crowding pleads for adoptions, fosters, volunteers
At the end of October, the Humane Society of the Ochocos was at 145% capacity for dogs, meaning they were forced to double and even triple up in…
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Crook County urges community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to salute, support veterans
Crook County is joining counterparts across the nation in Operation Green Light, lighting up buildings green and urging the community to do the same,…
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‘It’s wonderful for us’: Powell Butte Christian Church celebrates the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day
POWELL BUTTE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Saturday was the 78th annual Lord’s Acre Day at Powell Butte Christian Church, filled with food and fun. The original…
Continue Reading Crook County invites community to join in ‘Operation Green Light’ to honor veterans
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – This Veterans Day, Crook County invites the community to join us in supporting our nation’s veterans by participating in…
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First U.S. case of bird flu in pig found on Crook County farm where backyard birds were affected, euthanized
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Veterinary Services Laboratories has confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in one of five pigs living…
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$42.7 million in federal funds for Oregon rail safety projects include $1.6 million to City of Prineville Railway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that $42,712,400 in federal funding is coming to Oregon for five…
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Ochoco National Forest reduces Paulina Complex fire area closure
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest said Monday it has reduced the fire area closure in the Paulina Ranger District that was…
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Prineville’s High Desert Moonfest celebrates region with a wide variety of events, activities and programs
An inaugural festival featuring a wide variety of fun events took place Saturday in Prineville, called the High Desert Moonfest, a celebration of the…
Continue Reading Crook County seeks public input on updated transportation plans, including possible new Juniper Canyon access
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Crook County is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), a 20-year strategy that outlines key…
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Crook County farm’s backyard flock of 70 birds, humanely euthanized
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza…
Continue Reading Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland receive National Grasslands Conservation Award
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The National Grasslands Council has awarded the Crooked River National Grassland the 2024 National Grasslands Conservation…
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Juniper thinning project gets underway on Crooked River National Grassland as part of Wildfire Crisis Strategy
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Ochoco National Forest announced Thursday that it has begun juniper thinning on the Crooked River National Grassland…
Continue Reading Deschutes, Ochoco national forest seeking applicants for next year’s seasonal firefighting positions
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes and Ochoco national forests and Crooked River National Grassland are accepting applications for seasonal…
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Weekend race prompts temporary closure of portions of Millican Plateau, North Millican OHV trail systems
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) Portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican OHV Trail Systems will be closed Saturday-Monday, Oct. 19-21 for an…
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National Wild Turkey Federation, Ochoco National Forest partner on western juniper removal project
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) — Oregon wildfires have scorched a record-breaking 1.9 million acres this year — the most acres ever damaged in modern…
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BLM reminder: Public access to Teaters Road remains open, under federal court order
 PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville District BLM managers reminded the public Friday that Teaters Road outside of Prineville remains open for…
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OSP Fish & Wildlife seeks tips from public in illegal waste of cow elk on Ochoco Wildlife Management Unit
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division said Friday it is investigating the unlawful take and waste of a cow…
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It’s not just ODOT: Oregon counties predict severe revenue shortfall for roads, bridges, maintenance
Crook County officials join others calling for adequate funding SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Last week, the Association of Oregon Counties presented its…
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That red semi tractor so visibly parked at Prineville Reservoir is moving on – but only after a bit of help to get unstuck
We recently solved a minor mystery about the bright red semi tractor visible in the Prineville Reservoir State Park live webcam view all summer long.…
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