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Prineville Police Chief Jeff Profio announces retirement just nine months after taking the job

The City of Prineville has announced the retirement of Police Chief Jeff Profio, coming just nine months after he was hired to lead the department. The announcement came directly from Stingray Communications, a public relations firm contracted by the City of Prioneville.

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.

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...

City omits narrative about limiting public comment in meeting minutes amid controversy; Draft video policy revealed

The City of Prineville appears to have significantly sanitized its official meeting minutes from a contentious July discussion about adding video access to public meetings — omitting any reference to the controversial remarks by several city councilors who previously argued against adding video for remote access unless the public was required to give testimony in person — a position which also violates a provision of the State's public meetings law.

Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple the court’s pace

A Multnomah County circuit judge has adopted an ambitious new schedule to speed up a class action lawsuit PacifiCorp faces over Oregon’s 2020 wildfires.

Ochoco West water board held illegal public meeting with only hours’ notice despite warnings; Attorney resigned before meeting

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.

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

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.

Destiny Wecks reinstated as 2026 Miss Rodeo Oregon following controversy and board reversal

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.

Prineville man charged with attempted murder after disturbing video circulates on Facebook

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.

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