Child abuse, neglect charges close school

Abc13.com - Wed Nov 04

The state of Oregon has shut down a boarding school for troubled teens in Central Oregon after allegedly finding a pattern of child abuse and neglect of its students, forcing parents around the country to scramble to bring home their children.

Why a Majority of Crook County Said No to COCC Bond.

KOHD - Wed Nov 04

The COCC bond passes but not everyone is celebrating. A "Deschutes won the contest, Crook county lost the contest," said Robert Hiscock of Prineville.

State finds child abuse and neglect at school

Appeal Tribune - Wed Nov 04

The state of Oregon has shut down a boarding school for troubled teens in Central Oregon after allegedly finding a pattern of child abuse and neglect of its students, forcing parents around the country to scramble to bring home their children.

Bend Man Charged with Manslaughter

KOHD - Thu Oct 29

A Bend-area man was arrested Thursday in Douglas County by Oregon State Police for Manslaughter in the First Degree and Criminally Negligent Homicide following an indictment by a Crook County Grand Jury related to a September 2009 fatal traffic crash.

Bend man arrested in Douglas County on suspicion of manslaughter

KPIC - News - Local & Regional - Thu Oct 29

A Bend-area man who was behind the wheel of a truck that crashed in September, injuring him and killing his passenger, was arrested Thursday in Douglas County by Oregon State Police on suspicion of Manslaughter in the First Degree and Criminally Negligent Homicide.

Is the Timing Right for the COCC Bond?

KOHD - Thu Oct 22

A student rally Thursday, in support of the forty one point three million dollar COCC bond on the November ballot in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties.

County jobless rate remains third-highest

The News-Review - Wed Oct 21

Winston resident Jim Fowler searches for job listings Monday at the Roseburg office of the Oregon Employment Department.

3% higher property tax bill may startle you

Bend Bulletin - Sun Oct 18

For a month, Jefferson County Assessor Patsy Mault has been hearing from people whose property values have plummeted.

Stolen Truck in Canal

KOHD - Thu Oct 15

Oregon State Police is asking for the public's help to complete an investigation into a reported stolen vehicle that was later found partially submerged in a canal along Highway 370 in Crook County.

Horse neglect in Central Oregon proves costly

The News-Review - Tue Oct 13

The majority of calls that came in about 14 malnourished, lice-infested horses in Crook County last April were from neighbors and concerned citizens who could see the horses as they drove past on the highway.