After the Prineville Reservoir Resort closed down back in 2019, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department took over management of the property from the party that ran it before.
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Crook County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue members, assisted by two dog teams, were called out Sunday evening and quickly found a missing 82-year-old hunter in the Maury Mountains, “worn and tired” but otherwise OK, a deputy said.
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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 Tribes in Oregon to help plan road improvements and transportation safety.
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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 post-pandemic attendance levels are one key reason the agency’s new director says she’s “in no way satisfied” with this year’s results.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — With cooler and wetter weather arriving this week on the Ochoco National Forest, firefighters began pile burning Monday and will continue burning throughout the week. Firefighters started in the McKay area near Forest Road 4260 and continue burning piles on various units as conditions allow. There are approximately 5,100 acres of
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Crooked River Roundup, founded over 75 years ago, is pleased to announce the hiring of a new General Manager and Development Director. Ann Fisher has been named General Manager of the Crooked River Roundup. Ann has been on the board of directors for the past five years and has years
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The BLM’s Prineville District reminded the public Thursday that Teaters Road remains open. A federal district court issued an order on May 17, 2022, requiring the private landowner to allow the public and the government the use of Teaters Road. Teaters Road provides a direct connection between Hwy. 380 north to
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After former Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer resigned from his position earlier this month, the county has been operating with only Judge Seth Crawford and Commissioner Brian Barney at the helm. But one Powell Butte is looking to fill the open third spot.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Court on Tuesday began the official process of filling the seat recently vacated by Commissioner Jerry Brummer, opening a nomination period through Nov. 9 for those interested in serving in the interim position. Here’s the official notice: “The Crook County Court hereby gives notice pursuant to Crook County
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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 man whose car he allegedly stole, later engaging in a police chase on Highway 97 north of Bend and shooting himself several times.
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Crook County said Wednesday it filed a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment against the Oregon Judicial Department on Monday, requesting a ruling on which party is responsible for maintenance and utility costs for the state court offices in the county’s new Justice Center.
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Crook County Commissioner Jerry Brummer, citing health issues and stress, has submitted his resignation from office, effective immediately.
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The Ochoco National Forest closed the Walton Lake Campground Sunday to implement its Walton Lake Restoration Project, but environmentalists who have fought the tree removals in federal court for eight years said Friday it’s again appealing a negative ruling issued this summer.
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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 amid hot, dry and windy conditions, reaching 2,550 acres, according to new infrared flight mapping Sunday, delayed due to smoky conditions.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Beginning Monday, Sept. 18, a section of Forest Service Road 4225-050 on the Ochoco National Forest will be closed for reconstruction. FSR 4225-050 will be closed at North Fork Crooked River crossing (at the very north end of Williams Prairie) for the installation of three 24-inch floodplain relief culverts. Reconstruction of FSR
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“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! Please God, tell me you guys are alive!'” Michael McGarry said, reliving his first reactions in the hospital after a serious air ambulance crash last year.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The US Forest Service has awarded over $900,000 to fight invasive species in Oregon and Washington. The funding, which is part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support projects to detect, prevent, eradicate and research invasive species that threaten forests in the two states, including the Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River Grasslands. A majority of
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Crook County announced late last week a series of upcoming public meetings aimed at engaging and informing the community about potential changes to the county’s form of government.
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Oregon’s $5 billion agriculture industry has been impacted heavily by drought conditions in recent years. With the wetter winter Central Oregon recently had, you might think that farmers and ranchers are benefitting. But according to drought.gov, almost 45% of Deschutes County is still experiencing severe drought.
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EDGEFIELD, S.C. (KTVZ) —Earlier this summer, the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Oregon State Chapter joined forces with eight like-minded organizations to participate in the ‘All Hands All Brands’ event. This year’s event aimed at making beaver dam analogs up in the Ochoco Mountains, to help restore riparian zones. Beaver dam analogs are man-made structures designed
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