Crooked River Roundup hires new general manager and development director
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crooked River Roundup, founded over 75 years ago, is pleased to announce the hiring of a new General Manager and…
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BLM issues reminder: Public access to Teaters Road remains open, under federal court order
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District reminded the public Thursday that Teaters Road remains open. A federal district court…
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Powell Butte resident Monty Kurtz becomes third candidate looking to fill vacant Crook County commission seat
After former Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigned from his position earlier this month, the county has been operating with only Judge…
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Crook County Court opens 30-day nomination period to fill vacancy after Commissioner Jerry Brummer’s resignation
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Court on Tuesday began the official process of filling the seat recently vacated by Commissioner Jerry…
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Bend man pleads not guilty to murder, other charges in May shooting death of Powell Butte man
A 43-year-old Bend man entered not-guilty pleas Thursday to second-degree murder and other charges in the fatal shooting last May of a Powell Butte…
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Crook County sues state for clarification on who will pay new Justice Center’s court maintenance, utility costs
Crook County said Wednesday it filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment against the Oregon Judicial Department on Monday, requesting a ruling…
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Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigns from office, citing health issues and stress
Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer, citing health issues and stress, has submitted his resignation from office, effective…
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Forest Service closes Walton Lake Campground to begin tree-thinning project, but 8-year court fight may not be over
The Ochoco National Forest closed the Walton Lake Campground Sunday to implement its Walton Lake Restoration Project, but environmentalists who have…
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Petes Lake Fire grows to over 3,000 acres, DCSO issues Level 2 ‘Be Set’ evacuation notice for Elk, Lava Lakes
The Petes Lake Fire in the Three Sisters Wilderness that more than quadrupled in size in a day to over 2,000 acres Friday saw more growth Saturday…
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Restoration work prompts temporary closure of Forest Service road near Williams Prairie
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, a section of Forest Service Road 4225-050 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed for…
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AirLink helicopter pilot, Powell Butte resident, speaks on recovery challenges since severe crash in Christmas Valley
“I do remember waking up, and the first thing I’m shouting is, ‘Are you guys okay? Tell me you guys are alive! Tell me you guys are alive!…
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Forest Service funds fight against invasive species on Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River Grassland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Forest Service has awarded over $900,000 to fight invasive species in Oregon and Washington. The funding, which…
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Crook County leaders ponder big changes to governance format — but not to ‘Deschutes’ the county
Crook County announced late last week a series of upcoming public meetings aimed at engaging and informing the community about potential changes to…
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Severe drought, now in its fourth year, is increasing production costs for C.O. farmers and ranchers
Oregon’s $5 billion agriculture industry has been impacted heavily by drought conditions in recent years. With the wetter winter Central Oregon…
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Collaborative conservation effort on beaver dam analogs restores riparian habitats in Ochoco Mountains
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) —Earlier this summer, the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Oregon State Chapter joined forces with eight like-minded…
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DEQ extends Central, Southern Oregon air quality advisory for another day or two
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued another air quality advisory Tuesday for Central and Southern Oregon due to smoke from the…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police Dept. to join others in statewide safety belt enforcement ‘blitz’
The Crook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prineville Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Oregon in a statewide safety belt…
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for Deschutes, Crook counties; Noah Kahan cancels Saturday Bend concert
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory Friday for Jackson, southern…
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Forest Road 42 on Ochoco National Forest to close Aug. 28 through November for road reconstruction
Beginning Monday, August 28, a section of Forest Service Road 42 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed through November for road maintenance…
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Forest Service says 12-acre Fuzztail Fire south of Bend was human-caused, likely equipment or a smoker
Control lines held and there was no growth overnight on the 12-acre Fuzztail Fire that broke out five miles south of Bend Tuesday afternoon, while…
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