Crook County Sheriff's Search and Rescue

09/08/2026

09/04/2026

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CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Crook County Search and Rescue is looking for community members interested in joining its Search and Rescue Auxiliary Unit. The auxiliary unit helps support the county’s search and rescue efforts and provides community safety education and emergency preparedness resour...

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

🚨WILDFIRE & EVACUATION UPDATE🚨

Thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of fire crews, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office has reduced several evacuation levels over the past few days.

There are now NO Level 3 (GO NOW) or Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation notifications remaining for the Rowe Creek Complex.

A Level 1 (BE READY) notification remains in effect for areas east of Mill Creek Road to Highway 26 and Ochoco Ranger Station Road.

🔥 Fire crews continue to actively work in the area. Residents should remain alert, use caution, and be prepared for changing conditions.

For more details on the evacuation zones go to https://protect.genasys.com/ or https://app.watchduty.org/

🙏 Thank you to our fire crews. Their dedication and continued efforts over well more than a month have been nothing short of incredible. We are grateful for the countless hours they have spent protecting our communities and working to bring these fires under control.

We also want to thank our community for your patience, understanding, and continued support throughout this difficult time. We know this has been a long and challenging experience for many, and we truly appreciate everyone's cooperation.

Stay alert. Stay informed. Stay prepared.

08/23/2026

Come join us Sunday morning at the Faith and Blue Event at Pioneer Park. Meet your local First Responders.
Enjoy Breakfast with us.

08/22/2026

Come join us at the Faith and Blue Event at Pioneer Park. Meet your local First Responders, live music and get a free lunch.

08/22/2026

Come visit us at the Celebrate The Outdoors Event today 8-22 at the Crook County Fairgrounds in the indoor arena. Support our team and purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a fi***rm

08/19/2026

🚨ROWE COMPLEX FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE🚨

08/18/26 5:45 pm

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office has issued a LEVEL 3 GO NOW evacuation notice for the following area:

🔴East side of NE Mill Creek Road, from the intersection of FS RD 3370 (end of the pavement) north to the Wildcat Campground.

The fire has flared up and is actively burning. Fire apparatus in the air and on the ground are on scene and actively engaging the fire. Please avoid the area.