130-year-old Prineville surrey damaged by hit-and-run driver; police investigating
An unusual hit-and-run took place on Wednesday, involving a 130-year-old…
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Crook County among 15 moving to ‘Extreme Risk’; weekly vaccination clinics continue
Due to an increase in local cases in Crook County and an increase in hospitalizations across the state, Crook County has been identified as one of…
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Crooked River Roundup optimistic for summer return
Back in 2020, the Crooked River Roundup was getting ready to celebrate their 75th anniversary, but the pandemic sidelined their plans.…
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C.O. county officials join in letter asking Gov. Brown to not shut down businesses
Crook County Judge Seth Crawford is one of seven Central Oregon county commissioners who signed a letter to Gov. Kate Brown, urging her not to move…
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Return to ‘Extreme Risk’ brings back outdoor dining only, gym limits; C.O. businesses upset
John Hicks has more reason to go to the gym than…
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Prescribed burns planned on Ochoco National Forest NE of Prineville
If conditions remain favorable later this week, firefighters will be burning two units totaling 625 acres near the Marks Creek community on the…
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New summer school so popular, Crook County puts cap on K-5 enrollment
There’s just under two months left in the current school year, but that hasn’t stopped parents from signing up students for Crook County School…
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C.O. coaches, student athletes react to state relaxing rules for indoor contact sports
Basketball and wrestling are two high school sports which have been waiting on the sidelines while others got the green light. Both remained on Gov.…
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‘Frustration’ as Crook, Jefferson counties fall back into COVID-19 ‘High Risk’; Deschutes avoids ‘Extreme Risk’
Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health framework to reduce transmission and protect…
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Rep. Breese Iverson accuses Democrat state lawmaker Witt of sexual harassment
State Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson, R-Prineville, says she was subjected to sexual harassment and pressured to take part in a “quid-pro-quo”…
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Award-winning children’s author, illustrator speaking to Crook County students this week
Thanks to $11,000 in grants from Facebook’s Prineville Data Center, students in the Crook County School District will enjoy live presentations…
Continue Reading Crook County weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue at fairgrounds
Everyone over the age of 16 is now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Crook County Health Department is currently vaccinating 18 and over using the…
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Crooked River Elementary launches ‘Bike Rodeo’ to ditch those training wheels
Kindergarten students at Crooked River Elementary School were all smiles this week as they raced around a track for the first annual Bike Rodeo. The…
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Ochoco National Forest extends road closure in Maury Mountains
Ochoco National Forest officials said Thursday they have extended the road closure for the Frog Fire Roadside Danger Tree Mitigation project in the…
Continue Reading Crook County School District seeks residents to help with long-term facilities plan
Continued job growth in the community, and a strong reputation in local schools saw enrollment in the Crook County School District rise once again,…
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Bend man jailed on drugged-driving charge after head-on crash east of Prineville
A Bend man was arrested on drugged driving and other charges Sunday after a head-on crash east of Prineville that sent both drivers to the hospital,…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office ramps up distracted driving enforcement
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Crook County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across the nation…
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C.O. mule deer numbers on the decline; experts cite human population issues
The numbers of deer and elk in Central Oregon are on the decline, and experts who track the animals say the region’s continued growth in human…
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Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announces 14 Community Action Grants
Facebook’s Prineville Data Center announced Wednesday that 14 local nonprofits and schools will receive Facebook Community Action Grants totaling…
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Humane Society of the Ochocos joins in ‘Tour for Life’ with Purina giveaways
The Humane Society of the Ochocos is teaming up with North Shore Animal League America for Tour For Life 2021 – the world’s largest national…
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