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State & County leaders call for repeal of wildfire hazard map

Following a February 17 press conference by Oregon House and Senate Republicans addressing the controversial statewide wildfire risk map, the Eastern Oregon Counties Association (EOCA) is formally requesting that the state of Oregon repeal the wildfire hazard map adopted under SB 762 (2021).  
Central Oregon

Crook County Sheriff’s deputies and Search & Rescue help two vehicles stuck on snowy forest roads

Deputies from the Crook County Sheriff's Office and its Search & Rescue team responded to calls for help from two separate motorists on Sunday, according to a press release.
Central Oregon

Redmond Airport announces TSA PreCheck enrollment events for 2025

The Redmond Airport will be hosting multiple TSA Pre enrollment events in partnership with one of TSA's PreCheck authorized enrollment providers throughout 2025.
Local

ODOT: Expect delays on Hwy-126 west of Prineville through end of March

The Oregon Department of Transportation and Crook County are alerting drivers to expect delays through much of February and March along Oregon Highway 126 between Redmond and Prineville.
Government Transparency

Ethics law questions raised over Crook County official’s private business deals with U.S. Forest Service

Following a multi-month and ongoing investigation by the Prineville Review, an appointed member of the Crook County Natural Resource Advisory Committee (NRAC) is facing questions related to Oregon ethics laws after his private contracts with the U.S.
Central Oregon

Edgerly resigns from Crook County School Board, cites ‘threats’ to family

Amid several issues of controversy surrounding the Crook County School District, its' superintendent, as well as the district's elected board, Board Member Cheyenne Edgerly resigned effective yesterday, according to a statement provided to the Prineville Review this afternoon.
Local

Battalion Chief publicly resigns at CCFR board meeting citing systemic leadership, retention issues

A battalion chief with Crook County Fire & Rescue (CCFR) made a surprise announcement of his resignation directly to the organization's elected board on Thursday morning, while primarily raising issues related to confidence in the fire district's leadership and turnover in frontline staff.
Central Oregon

Potential federal charges looming after FBI takes over fraud investigation into Prineville car salesman

The investigation into allegations against a local Prineville car salesman, Michael Smetzer Jr. and his company Central Oregon Motors, has been taken over by the FBI.
Crime

DOJ, DMV, and Prineville Police investigating fraud allegations against Central Oregon Motors

Law enforcement and DMV investigations into Prineville-based Central Oregon Motors, LLC, have been revealed following an initial story first reported by the Prineville Review last month as well as a report last week by KTVZ's Matthew Draxton.
Crime

OSP seeks publics’ help in two Crook County poaching cases within days

Prineville, Ore. - The Oregon State Police are seeking public help in two recent alleged poaching cases that took place within less than a...

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