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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Man dies in Madras after officer-involved shooting

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 & County leaders call for repeal of wildfire hazard map

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).  

Crook County Sheriff’s deputies and Search & Rescue help two vehicles stuck on snowy forest roads

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.

Redmond Airport announces TSA PreCheck enrollment events for 2025

The Redmond Airport will be hosting multiple TSA Pre enrollment events in partnership with one of TSA's PreCheck authorized enrollment providers throughout 2025.

ODOT: Expect delays on Hwy-126 west of Prineville through end of March

The Oregon Department of Transportation and Crook County are alerting drivers to expect delays through much of February and March along Oregon Highway 126 between Redmond and Prineville.

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