PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A new medical spa, Prineville Aesthetics, has opened its doors in downtown Prineville, specializing in Botox, skin rejuvenation, and reducing signs of aging. Founded by local resident Taylor Stockton, DNP, FNP-C, and Destiny Fewell, RN, Prineville Aesthetics aims to bring big-city aesthetic standards to the small town. The spa focuses on
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Starting next Monday, Feb. 1, some people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits and live in seven rural counties – including Crook and Jefferson – won’t have to meet the program’s work rules for the rest of the year. “This change is for people who live in areas
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates saw very little movement from November to December, holding steady inDeschutes and Crook counties and falling slightly in Jefferson County, the state Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the agency’s complete regional report: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties): The Bend MSA’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged over the month, at 5.0%.
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A new tool is now available in Crook County to help property owners protect themselves from real estate fraud, a crime experts say is increasing nationwide.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest are planning prescribed fire operations this Tuesday at 10 a.m., pending all required approvals.Prescribed fires planned for the area include: Pace Jackpot burning project area, about 78 acres on the Crooked River National Grassland. The project area is primarily located around Skull Hollow
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Four $2,500 scholarship opportunities are available to seniors from Redmond High School and Crook County High School who are interested in pursuing higher education in psychology, behavioral health, addiction studies, psychiatry, social work, and related fields. Students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The top student applicants from Redmond High and Crook County High School will be selected. The application submission deadline
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Crook County School Board and District leaders are asking the community to weigh in as the board considers whether to appoint Dr. Joel Hoff as the district’s permanent superintendent.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are up year-over-year in all three Central Oregon counties, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Here’s the complete report they issued: Bend MSA (Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties): MSA seasonally adjusted unemployment rates are not available at the moment, but more data should be available by the end of the month. For
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Households in nine more Oregon counties — Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Jackson, Josephine, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Wasco — now have more time to report lost or spoiled food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to recent storms and power outages. If you live in one of these counties and
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County School Board is seeking input from stakeholders to inform its decision regarding the potential appointment of Dr. Joel Hoff, currently serving as interim superintendent, to the permanent role. On Monday, the district distributed an anonymous survey via ParentSquare, Facebook, and the district website. The survey invites stakeholders to share their perspectives on Dr. Hoff’s leadership as interim superintendent and to indicate whether they support his appointment to permanent superintendent. They said that feedback from students, families, staff and community members is a
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(Update: adding video) CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 20th just after 6 p.m., the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on SE Juniper Canyon near milepost 4. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested. The agency said a white Dodge pickup was traveling southbound but went
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SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has expanded statewide flood response capabilities with the distribution of five additional high-capacity sandbagging machines through the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program. With this latest round of SPIRE investments, Oregon now has seven sandbagging machines strategically located across the state, strengthening local and regional capacity to respond quickly
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Three Central and Eastern Oregon lawmakers on Wednesday urged the Oregon Department of Transportation to seek emergency funding from lawmakers to keep roads safe this winter, in the wake of a delay in a funding package that a petition effort apparently will be referred to voters next year.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The festive event was held at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Area last week, with a fun live auction of handmade quilts and Christmas trees as well as dinner, raffle and more.
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A Crook County official on Friday thanked Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and his congressional colleagues for passing a key bill to restore stable federal funding for rural timber-dependent counties.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A grieving and supportive Central Oregon community came together Monday evening to support two families after tragedy struck two teens who both attended Crook County High School, over the weekend. A public vigil was held at Crook County High School to honor 15-year-old Tyler Maxey, who died in a motorcycle crash
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Saturday, December 6th at 9:23 p.m., deputies from the Crook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash involving two motorcycles and two 15-year-olds on SE Indian Lane in Prineville. One of the juveniles was pronounced deceased at the scene while the other was life-flighted to St. Charles Bend with
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Violeta Lima, a former employee of Prineville Regency Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, was arrested on December 4, 2025, for allegedly accessing client accounts without authorization and stealing tens of thousands of dollars. The Prineville Police Department launched an investigation in June 2025 after facility administrators reported concerns about unauthorized access to
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Defense attorney says he shot the cat, believing it was feral and was attacking his chickens PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jason Swick, 48-year-old pastor at Prineville Church of Christ, was arraigned Wednesday in Crook County Circuit Court and pleaded not guilty to a first-degree animal abuse charge, a Class A misdemeanor, according to our partners
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation said Wednesday it was pleased to announce a $5,000 contribution from Fortis Construction in support of the 2025 Holiday Partnership. “This gift reflects Fortis Construction’s long-standing commitment to both the Holiday Partnership and the broader Crook County community,” the organization said in a news release that continues
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