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Prineville Pool wraps up summer with Luau and final Dive-In Movie

Prineville, Ore. - Prineville’s pool season is coming to a close this weekend, with Crook County Parks and Recreation District (CCPRD) hosting its final...

Health advisory issued for Ochoco Reservoir due to harmful algae bloom

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a recreational use health advisory for Ochoco Lake after elevated levels of microcystin, a toxin produced by harmful algae blooms, were detected. The advisory was announced on Wednesday.

Owner threatens defamation claims as Horseshoe Tavern faces closure, pay disputes, and no workers’ comp

The sudden closure of The Horseshoe Tavern in Prineville has stirred controversy after the bar’s owner, Chris Powell (Suing), responded to questions about the shutdown with implied threats of defamation claims against both media outlets and individuals who might speak publicly.

Public meeting video returns, but City Attorney says remote testimony not required, despite well-accepted Oregon law

The Prineville City Council has approved a resolution providing for remote video attendance at its public meetings, but questions remain about whether residents will be permitted to testify remotely.

Prineville woman killed in rollover crash on George Millican Road

A Prineville woman was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on SW George Millican Road, according to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office.

Crook County to host meeting tonight on Juniper Canyon secondary access, wildfire safety

Crook County is inviting residents to weigh in on long-debated plans for a secondary access route to Juniper Canyon, an issue brought into sharp focus by the recent Highland Fire. A community meeting is scheduled for tonight, August 20th, from 6–8 p.m. at Carey Foster Hall at the Crook County Fairgrounds.

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.

Water board targets press with new policy after illegal meeting reports, public records failures

Crook County, Ore. - The Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) briefly placed a “media screening policy” on the agenda for its...

Crook County SAR locates two lost near Ochoco Ranger Station

Crook County Search & Rescue was activated Monday evening at 5:20 p.m. after reports of two lost individuals near the Ochoco Ranger Station, according to the agency’s Facebook post.

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.

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