The majority of the Prineville City Council signaled resistance last week during its latest public meeting to allowing the public to testify remotely at council meetings, even as it weighs whether to expand video access—something already selectively offered to some individuals, including members of the council.
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.
The board of the Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) held an illegal special meeting Tuesday night, July 29th, after issuing just four hours’ notice to the public and media—far short of the 24-hour bare minimum required by Oregon law.
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.
In a dramatic reversal following public backlash and internal review, the Miss Rodeo Oregon Board has reinstated Destiny Wecks as the official winner of the 2025 Miss Rodeo Oregon pageant, officially naming her Miss Rodeo Oregon 2026.
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.
The brush fire that erupted Saturday afternoon near SE Highland Road is now believed to be human-caused, according to Crook County Fire and Rescue officials. A joint investigation is underway to determine exactly how the blaze started.
A fast-moving wildfire is threatening homes and property in the Juniper Canyon and Davis Road area south of Prineville, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a large-scale emergency response from local, state, and federal agencies.
Mike Smetzer, the owner of the now-defunct Central Oregon Motors, was arrested Wednesday, July 2nd, by the Crook County Sheriff’s Office following a grand jury indictment that returned on June 27th, according to court records.
A Prineville man was arrested late Monday and is now facing multiple felony charges after a disturbing video surfaced on Facebook showing a man with a bloodied face — footage that police have confirmed is connected to an ongoing criminal investigation.