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Crime

Homicide confirmed in NW Prineville disturbance; Suspect arrested

June 29, 2025

Prineville Police have confirmed that a violent incident reported Friday is now being investigated as a homicide, following the arrest of a suspect over the weekend.

Crime

Suspicious death investigation underway in NW Prineville following midday disturbance

June 28, 2025

A heavy police presence responded to a quiet residential neighborhood Friday morning after a reported disturbance left two men injured and a third person dead, according to a press release issued by the Prineville Police Department.

Outdoors

Junior Golf Camp returns to Meadow Lakes Golf Course June 24–26

June 19, 2025

Meadow Lakes Golf Course is once again teeing up summer fun for young golfers with its annual Junior Golf Camp, taking place June 24th through June 26th.

Public Transparency

Grievance filed over lack of required notice for controversial solar expansion hearings

June 18, 2025

The Prineville Review filed a formal grievance Wednesday morning against the Crook County Board of Commissioners, alleging the county failed to provide timely and specific notice of a public hearing concerning a controversial expansion of the TSR North Solar Facility near Powell Butte.

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Ceder trees to be removed from around Crook County Courthouse amid structural concerns

June 17, 2025

Six towering cedar trees surrounding the historic Crook County Courthouse are slated for removal this Friday, June 20, in what county officials describe as a necessary step to preserve the building’s structural integrity and safeguard public safety.

Local

City Council to rehold postponed hearing on Republic Services controversial rate hike

June 9, 2025

The Prineville City Council will hold its previously postponed public hearing on a proposed 10% rate increase for Republic Services at its regular public meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at City Hall.

Local

Memorial Day commemorations honor Crook County’s fallen heroes

June 1, 2025

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.

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.

Consumer Protection

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

May 27, 2025

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.

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.

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