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Memorial Day commemorations honor Crook County’s fallen heroes

Memorial Day, which is a federal holiday, is held the last Monday in May, and designated as the nation’s annual day to mourn and honor deceased servicemen and women.

Madras man killed in motorcycle crash near Madras while attempting to pass turning pickup

A 36-year-old motorcyclist from Madras was killed Thursday morning in a collision on U.S. Highway 26 south of the city, after attempting to pass a pickup truck that was turning left onto SW Dover Lane, according to the Oregon State Police.

Republic Services again seeks rate hike; City gives last minute meeting notice

Republic Services is once again asking the Prineville City Council to approve a rate increase for solid waste collection services. A public hearing on the request is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 387 NE Third Street.

Honoring our fallen veterans

Witnessing a veteran’s funeral conducted by the Prineville Band of Brothers Honor Guard is an emotional experience. 

Small helicopter crashes near Prineville Airport; pilot and passenger airlifted to Bend

Prineville, Ore. - A small light helicopter crashed late this morning near the Prineville Airport. Officers from the Prineville Police Department, Crook County Sheriff's...

Oregon Ethics Commission opens investigation into Crook County High School principal

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) voted unanimously Friday to launch a formal investigation into Crook County High School Principal Jake Huffman, finding there is “a substantial objective basis” to believe he may have violated state ethics laws by using his public position and school district facilities to benefit a private wrestling business he owns.

Oregon DEQ grapples with aftermath of major cyberattack

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is working to recover from a significant cyberattack that has disrupted operations and raised concerns about data security.​

Crook County High School Earns 2024–25 OACA 4A All-Sports Award

Crook County High School has clinched the 2024–25 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association (OACA) 4A All-Sports Award—marking the first time since 1982 that the school has received the honor.

Crook County well represented in 2025 Boston Marathon lineup

A half dozen runners with ties to Crook County — including four current Prineville residents and one from Powell Butte — will take part in the prestigious Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21.

CCFR Board rejects proposed 8% pay raise for fire chief facing criticism stemming from third-party report

A proposal to grant Crook County Fire & Rescue Chief Matt Smith an approximate 8% raise was rejected by the majority of the district’s elected board during its public meeting on Friday

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