PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican off-highway vehicle trail systems from June 5-7, 2026. The closure is for the annual King of Kastle side-by-side race and is intended to ensure the safety of both participants and the public. Below is a
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hank Simmons, a longtime community leader, businessman, and rodeo advocate, has been named the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Crooked River Roundup in Prineville. He steps into the role after Susie Yancey Pape’ withdrew due to health reasons. The Crooked River Roundup board of directors expressed heartfelt support and well wishes
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) introduced legislation today in Washington, D.C., to improve public safety and wildfire preparedness in Juniper Canyon in Crook County. The bill proposes granting the county a permanent right of way for a new public access road and conveying four Bureau of Land Management parcels for “fire safe
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 25-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after falling from a rock formation at Barnes Butte Recreation Area, according to the Prineville Police Department. Officers responded around 2:49 p.m. on Saturday, to reports of a person who had fallen. When first responders arrived, they found the man with critical injuries. Despite immediate
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ)— A Prineville property owner has been fined more than $10,000 after state environmental regulators said he continued operating an unpermitted waste tire storage site despite repeated warnings from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. As part of a statewide enforcement report released this month, DEQ assessed a $10,709 civil penalty against Kenneth
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Update: Central Oregon Fire Information is reporting the Zen Fire is now 40% contained, with the fire burning 1,500 acres. According to the latest reports, crews are continuing with suppression efforts. PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fire crews are reporting steady progress on a wildfire burning in a remote, hard-to-access area, with improved weather conditions helping
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(Update: adding comments from Prineville Planning Director) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Prineville housing development is moving forward with a new builder, and city leaders say the change could help add more homes to the fast-growing community. The Ochoco Pointe subdivision has been in Prineville since 2003. Over the years, Pahlisch Homes has built up
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With just days until Oregon’s May 19 primary election, voter turnout remains modest statewide, prompting renewed reminders for residents across Central Oregon to return their ballots on time. According to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, election officials had received about 357,000 ballots as of Tuesday, roughly 12% of the 3.1 million sent
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A 65-year-old Prineville man, Rocky Lee Klein, was arrested Tuesday, May 12, 2026, on SE Juniper Canyon Road on suspicion of selling methamphetamine. He faces charges of unlawful delivery and possession of methamphetamine and driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). The arrest followed a short-term investigation by the Central Oregon
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PORTLAND & SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — A growing wildfire threat is prompting new fire restrictions across Oregon, as parts of Central Oregon have already entered fire season weeks ahead of summer. Starting May 14, the Bureau of Land Management will ban fireworks, exploding targets, steel-core ammunition and other fire-starting materials on all BLM lands in
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — According to Division Chief Russell Deboodt, Crook County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the 1900 Block of NW Industrial Park Road for a RV Fire. Firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading beyond the vehicle. Division Chief Deboodt tells KTVZ News that one person was staying in the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — ODOT crews are actively engaged in various road construction projects throughout Central Oregon, impacting traffic in Deschutes County, Sisters, Terrebonne and Redmond. Work includes sign footing installation, curb ramp construction, striping operations and multiple road closures, with specific schedules varying by location. Crews are installing sign footings on Powell Butte Highway
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Paddy Pint Road Race, Prineville’s annual running event, donated $5,000 to the Crook County School District on April 30, 2026. The funds are designated for new physical education equipment to enhance student wellness and activity opportunities across the district in Prineville, Ore. The donation will support the school district’s efforts
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bowman Museum will present “Interviews with Our Past,” a free program bringing local history to life through a live, news-style broadcast on May 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at its location at 246 N. Main St. Prineville, OR 97754. Steve Lent will act as news anchor, leading attendees through Prineville
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Prineville Police are reminding the public not to call 911 if a homeowner needs a spider removed their home.In a Facebook post, the department is reminding the community 911 is for serious emergencies.
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(Update: Adding more information from Meta on the new vendor and the rehiring process.) PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A contractor working with Meta will lay off at least 66 employees at its Prineville data center next month. The company tells KTVZ News the cuts come as it ends its contract with Milestone Technologies Inc., but
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County leaders in Crook County are bringing in a third-party to look into groundwater concerns related to Knife River operations, as neighbors and land-use advocates have raised alarms for years about potential contamination.
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Crook County Foundation has announced a $3,000 contribution to it’s scholarship fund by the Dam Run. The Dam Run contribution is benefiting four Crook County High School seniors. Each student will receive a $750 scholarship award to support their pursuit of higher education. The scholarships are designated for student athletes
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PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — As warmer weather approaches, local artisans and food enthusiasts are gearing up for the curated Market in Prineville on Saturday, May 16th. Hosted at the Crook County Fairgrounds, this bustling event will feature more than 70 vendors offering everything from handmade crafts to delectable baked goods and gourmet treats from food
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Editor’s Note: The Prineville Review is a content partner with KTVZ News through the Oregon Journalism ProjectBy: Justin Alderman Alfalfa, Ore. (Prineville Review) — The Alfalfa Fire District and its Chief are reportedly under investigation by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division for potential violations of state election law related to advocacy for a local levy measure,
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