Crook County seeks applicants for two openings on Wolf Compensation Committee
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has open positions for the county’s Wolf Compensation Committee. The two positions currently open are 1.…
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Seth Crawford files to seek third term as Crook County judge
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seth Crawford of Prineville filed Monday for re-election to Crook County Judge. Crawford, twice elected, seeks a third…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office hosts first Citizen’s Academy of the year, with a special guest
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – In an effort to strengthen the relationship between its residents and teach the history of the storied county, the Crook…
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Police chases, major manhunt south of Prineville don’t catch fugitive, arrested later when he asked homeowner to use phone
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – An off-and-on high-speed chase in the Prineville area and extensive manhunt south of town Wednesday for a Prineville man…
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Leaks, heating issues prompt Crook County School Board to put $11 million ‘Band-Aid bond’ on May 21 ballot
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crook County School Board voted unanimously Monday night to ask voters to support an $11 million maintenance bond…
Continue ReadingCrook County schools on two-hour delay after rain freezes on roads overnight
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Slick road conditions after Wednesday’s rain and overnight freezing temperatures prompted a two-hour delay in classes for…
Continue Reading Crook County seeks to fill several open board and committee positions, including Wolf Compensation Committee
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has open boards and committee positions for Ag Extension Service District; Budget Committee; Abatement of…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police plan enhanced seat belt, child safety seat enforcement
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, January 29, and extending through Sunday, February 11, 2024, Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the…
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COCC, OSU-Cascades close early due to freezing rain; Redmond Airport shuts runways, more early closures, late openings
A return of freezing rain that shut U.S. Highway 26 near Warm Springs prompted Central Oregon Community College and OSU-Cascades to close early…
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New Crook County art gatherings offer cancer support through creative activity
The Crook County Health Department is holding twice-monthly art art gatherings this year for cancer fighters, survivors and…
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Alert: ‘Jury duty warrant’ scam again hitting Central Oregon; legit deputies won’t call, ask for money, gift cards
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes and Crook County sheriff’s offices are warning residents to beware of scammers calling and claiming to be deputies,…
Continue Reading Crook County seeks to fill openings on several boards and committees
Crook County has open board and committee positions for the Ag Extension Service District; Budget Committee; Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code,…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue comes to the aid of two men whose car broke down deep in the Ochocos
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue was called out Wednesday to help two Salem-area men whose car became disabled on Tuesday, stranding them…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office invites participants in its ninth Citizen’s Academy
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office says it will be accepting applications for their ninth Citizen’s Academy, beginning February 7th through May 1st.…
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ODFW makes no changes to state’s Wolf Plan after 5-year review; two recent Crook County livestock kills reported
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission held a workshop on Thursday to discuss the department’s five-year review of the state Wolf Plan and consider…
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Crook County Court chooses Paulina rancher Susan Hermreck to fill vacancy after interviewing 8 applicants
The Crook County Court interviewed eight applicants for the court vacancy left by Jerry Brummer’s resignation and has selected Paulina rancher Susan…
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Crook County School Board begins online community survey to help select next superintendent
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The search for a new superintendent to lead the Crook County School District is underway. The School board has opened an…
Continue Reading Crook County seeks applicants for open board, committee positions
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has open board and committee positions for Ag Extension Service District, Budget Committee, Building Code of…
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Starting next May, Oregon law students don’t need to pass bar exam to practice, can pursue apprenticeship option
Starting next May, The Oregon State Bar will be moving away from required, traditional standardized testing, meaning law students won’t be required…
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‘We need this to be about kids learning’: Breese-Iverson plans bill to bar Oregon teachers from striking on school days
State Reps. Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, and two colleagues say they will introduce legislation next session to bar Oregon teacher unions from…
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