- Advertisement -

Central Oregon

Crime

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

July 25, 2025

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.

Business

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

July 17, 2025

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.

Local

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

May 31, 2025

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.

Local

Honoring our fallen veterans

May 24, 2025

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

Central Oregon

Crook County well represented in 2025 Boston Marathon lineup

April 20, 2025

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.

Government

Prineville City Council votes to approve mayor’s call to delay public hearing on UGB expansion for biomass facility

April 17, 2025

The Prineville City Council voted Thursday to postpone a highly anticipated public hearing on proposed expansions to the city's Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), originally scheduled for April 22.

Crime

Prineville woman arrested after allegedly stealing motorhome in Redmond with dog inside

April 15, 2025

A woman from Prineville was arrested earlier today after allegedly stealing a motorhome in Redmond that had a black Labrador retriever inside. The vehicle was taken from a parking lot at 1400 SW Canal Blvd. just before 1 p.m., according to Redmond Police Lt. April Huey.

Central Oregon

Man dies in Madras after officer-involved shooting

February 20, 2025

A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred in Madras on Thursday evening, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old man, according to Madras Police. The incident led to the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 97 for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation.

State

State & County leaders call for repeal of wildfire hazard map

February 18, 2025

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

January 27, 2025

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.

12 Page 1 of 2