Chimney Rock Campground on Lower Crooked River to close for renovations, upgrades
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Prineville District BLM plans to begin site upgrades to the Chimney Rock Campground on the Lower Crooked River on…
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Interior Department directs $4.4 million to Lower Crooked River, Ochoco Preserve restoration projects
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced Wednesday $51 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda…
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4 years after Prineville Reservoir Resort closed, Oregon Parks Dept. is seeking public input about its future
After the Prineville Reservoir Resort closed down back in 2019, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department took over management of the property from…
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Crook County Sheriff’s SAR, search dog teams find missing hunter, 82, in Maury Mountains
Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members, assisted by two dog teams, were called out Sunday evening and quickly found a missing…
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Bend, Deschutes and Crook counties, Warm Springs receive share of $2.65 million in federal road-safety funds
Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., announced Monday nearly $2.7 million in federal funds for cities, counties and…
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‘In no way satisfied:’ Oregon Dept. of Education issues school, district profiles; low attendance among concerns
The Oregon Department of Education released on Thursday the At-A-Glance School and District Profiles for the 2022-23 school year, and continued low…
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Ochoco National Forest begins winter pile burning on about 5,100 acres
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With cooler and wetter weather arriving this week on the Ochoco National Forest, firefighters began pile burning Monday…
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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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