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New study finds PGE’s efforts to restore Deschutes River aren’t working

A new scientific review says the strategy that Portland General Electric and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs developed to return fish to the upper Deschutes River isn’t working. 

Trial begins for Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect

The trial of Samson Garner, accused of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park, opened this week with sharply contrasting arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys,

Prineville man dies trying to help disabled friend on Lake Billy Chinook

A Prineville man died Monday evening at Lake Billy Chinook after trying to retrieve a drifting boat carrying his disabled friend, according to a statement from Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock.

Large-scale cat rescue operation in Paulina causes calls for help

What began as a call for help with a few dozen cats in the tiny community of Paulina quickly turned into one of the larger rescue operations the Humane Society of the Ochocos (HSO) has faced in recent years.

Alaska Airlines to add Redmond–Burbank service as Avelo exits

Alaska Airlines will launch a new daily nonstop flight between Roberts Field (RDM) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) beginning October 26, the airline announced this week.

Several hour standoff in Prineville ends peacefully with arrest; Suspect identified

A tense standoff between police and a suspect off NE Belknap Street in Prineville ended peacefully just after midnight, following a heavy law enforcement response that drew a crowd of more than 100 onlookers.

Breeze Airways announces new Redmond flights to Burbank, Las Vegas and Provo — days after Avelo Airlines cuts Oregon routes

Just days after Avelo Airlines announced sweeping cuts to its Oregon service — including the cancellation of flights from Burbank to Redmond, Eugene, and Salem — another low-cost carrier is stepping in to fill the gap.

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.

Honoring our fallen veterans

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

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.

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