Crook County schools confident they can stay open — and stay safe
All grades in Crook County have been back in school for a week, but the future remains uncertain.
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Report details how C.O. issues have a significant impact on Latinos
The Latino Community Association released a report Monday that was more than a year in the making, showing how issues such as health care, education and employment affect the Latino population in Central Oregon.
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Ochoco Irrigation’s request for Bowman Dam fish passage waiver rejected
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to deny a fish passage waiver for Bowman Dam in a split 5-1 vote at their meeting Friday, after testimony from 28 people both for and against the project.
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Prescribed burn planned Friday near Big Summit Prairie
If conditions remain favorable, firefighters plan a 28-acre “jackpot” prescribed burn about a mile south of Big Summit Prairie, near Big Springs Campgrounds east of Prineville on Friday, the Ochoco National Forest announced.
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Crook County fire museum doubles as new CPR training space, with donation’s help
Crook County Fire and Rescue has opened up a new CPR training space for community classes, which also houses the agency’s new fire museum.
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ODFW staff urges denial of Ochoco’s Bowman Dam fish passage waiver request
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission staff is recommending the panel reject a request by Ochoco Irrigation District for a waiver of fish passage requirements for its planned hydroelectric project at Bowman Dam.
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State COVID-19 change could bring older Cook County students back to class Oct. 5
An unexpected move by the Oregon Department of Education could mean Crook County students in grades 4-12 will soon return to class, the school district announced Thursday.
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Wildfires update: Ochoco Natl. Forest douses escaped campfire, 2 ‘reckless starts’
As the state battles several major wildfires and generally dry conditions continue, the Ochoco National Forest said late Tuesday that crews had responded to three new fires in the past 24 hours — an escaped campfire and two “reckless human-caused starts.”
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Oregon DEQ issues new air quality advisory for Crook, Jefferson counties
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Tuesday for Southern Oregon and parts of Central Oregon due to smoke from fires in Oregon and California. ** Información en español ** The following areas are affected:• Josephine, Jackson, Klamath and Lake counties through Wednesday.• Crook and Jefferson counties in Central
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2-year-old run over, fatally injured NW of Prineville
A 2-year-old child was run over and fatally injured Thursday evening northwest of Prineville, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Crook County schools ask state for ‘pilot’ designation to fully reopen on Sept. 28
The Crook County School District sent a letter Wednesday to the Oregon Department of Education, asking for a pilot program designation that would let students in grades 4-12 return to school starting Monday, Sept. 28.
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Jefferson County school buildings closed Tuesday; Crook County K-3 students to return
With more hazardous air quality readings late Monday, Central Oregon school districts again weighed whether to open their school buildings, though most still are focusing on online learning.
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Unhealthy air prompts some C.O. school districts to revise Monday plans
While Crook County schools work to hit one set of numbers –COVID-19 metrics — to make it possible for older Crook County students to return to classrooms, another number — the unhealthy air quality index — prompted cancellation of classroom teaching on Monday.
Continue Reading Silver Lake man killed when tree falls on camp trailer in Ochoco National Forest
A Silver Lake man hunting in the Ochocos with friends was killed Monday night when a tree fell and crashed down onto his camp trailer, Crook County sheriff’s deputies said.
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Crook County schools welcome back K-3 students for in-person classes
Taylor Trautman’s first day as principal of Barnes Butte Elementary in Prineville was probably different than she envisioned.
Continue Reading Older Crook County students could be back in class Sept. 14, if positive metrics hold
If the COVID-19 numbers remain favorable, Crook County’s older students could be back in school for in-class learning a week after their younger counterparts, the school board decided Thursday.
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Comments sought on Ochoco Irrigation District plans to pipe 10 miles of canals
Federal officials released a draft watershed plan and environmental assessment Tuesday on the Ochoco Irrigation District’s proposal to pipe more than 10 miles of canals and make other improvements to boost streamflows in McKay Creek and the Crooked River.
Continue Reading Crook County schools: Latest numbers confirm Sept. 8 return for K-3 students
Thanks to improving COVID-19 metrics, parents and teachers in the Crook County School District will be celebrating the return of students to the classrooms on Tuesday, Sept. 8, officials announced Monday afternoon.
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Some C.O. census workers threatened by homeowners
Imagine knocking on the door of a home and being met with a gun. The family of one census worker says he’s had that experience more than once in rural parts of Central Oregon.
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Passing grade! Crook County K-3 students likely get to return to class this fall
It looks like it’s back to school — really — for kindergarten through third-grade students in Crook County, thanks to improving COVID-19 case numbers, officials announced Tuesday.
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