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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Lavacicle Cave discovered by firefighters in 1959

The cave was discovered by Dan Beougher, Max Stenkmap and Lester Martin while fighting fire on the Aspen Flat Fire Read moreCENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Lavacicle Cave discovered by firefighters in 1959

Kotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

Governor: 'We take this opportunity seriously,' but she leaves it to lawmakers to fashion details early in the 2023 session to attract federal money. Read moreKotek proposes $200 million for semiconductor plan

BACK IN TIME - 1913: Fifty pounds of honey found in juniper tree

1973: A motorist collides head-on with a log truck leading to serious injuries Read moreBACK IN TIME - 1913: Fifty pounds of honey found in juniper tree

Chocolate lovers invited to Prineville businesses for annual Chocolate Crawl

Calling all chocolate lovers! Read moreChocolate lovers invited to Prineville businesses for annual Chocolate Crawl

Crook County High School 2022 graduation rate less than 1 percentage point away from 100%

District reports graduation rate by Pioneer High School of 84.62%, CCHS at 99.39%, and district rate of 91.95% Read moreCrook County High School 2022 graduation rate less than 1 percentage point away from 100%

The Center Foundation partners with Tri County High School Rodeo for fundraiser at Brasada Ranch

The Center Foundation is sponsoring a fundraiser in February that will make it possible for the foundation to provide an athletic trainer at the state finals rode… Read moreThe Center Foundation partners with Tri County High School Rodeo for fundraiser at Brasada Ranch

Crook County Sheriff's Office recipient of five donated patrol vehicles

Bend Police Department donates five decommissioned vehicles from its fleet to the Crook County agency Read moreCrook County Sheriff's Office recipient of five donated patrol vehicles

Prineville Chamber recipient of Travel Oregon Grant

The Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is a recent recipient of a grant to help boost local tourism.

Oregon governor proposes spending to match her priorities

Gov. Tina Kotek's budget recommendations include more for housing and homeless, mental health, schools and child care.

U.S. Sen. Merkley applauds new efforts to expand journalism in Oregon

A bill to help struggling news organizations died in Congress in 2022; the Oregon Democrat says he’ll try again.

Oregon law enforcement leaders, elected officials react to police beating in Memphis

Throughout the region, Oregon officials decry the beating of Tyre Nichols and support the firing of five officers, who now criminal charges.

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Gist was a post office in the Plainview region

Thanks to Mrs. Gist’s homecooked meals, the Gist place became a favorite stopping place of travelers

New Crook County Parks and Recreation director hired

Steve Waring is coming to Prineville from Florida to helm the parks district, starting March 6

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

Cities seek continued tax incentives, more state aid for public works

They want help from lawmakers during the 2023 session to attract businesses and support housing construction

Cities pitch their plan for state homeless spending

They seek per-capita amounts, but Gov. Kotek says only, 'You will see resources that will help you' without a specific endorsement.

GOP tactics in 2023 Oregon Legislature could range from combat to cooperation

Republican leaders in Salem will use stalling tactics to make sure their voices are heard.

BACK IN TIME - 1998: Crook County Peer Court held for first time

1973: Police investigate theft of a jar of pills from a local pharmacy

Prineville mayor gives state of the city address

Mayor Jason Beebe highlights city accomplishments from 2022 and goals going into the new year

Celebrating a new space for Pioneer High School students in Crook County

On Wednesday morning, a large group of students, staff and community members assembled to celebrate the opening of the new Pioneer High School building.

PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTEBOOK: A moment in Oregon’s history as seen through my lens

Two fellow photojournalists and I were allowed to capture the historic moment when Tina Kotek, soon to be governor, stood with her wife and rewrote Oregon history books.

House Democratic leader is upbeat about 2023 session

Julie Fahey says new members and leaders have broad agreement on priorities of housing, mental health, schools and more.

Oregon adds jobs, but unemployment rate rises again

Economist says growth remains strong, but rate is still unusually low by standards going back almost 50 years.

EO Media to replace Medford newspaper soon

On the heels of the closure of the century-old Medford Mail Tribune, EO Media Group announced the company’s plans to open a new publication in the city on Friday, Jan. 20.

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Jailbreak from the Crook County Jail in 1905

Charles Salvin was waiting for the action of the grand jury when he decided it was time to depart

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Dr. Van Gesner was an early Central Oregon doctor, rancher and land fraud participant

Gesner became involved in highly suspect land acquisitions near the turn of the 20th Century

‘King Tides,’ chance of sneakers waves bring hazardous weekend beach conditions

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a ‘King Tide’ is a non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides.

Bipartisan bill seeks to reverse ski resort liability ruling

The Supreme Court ruling created concerns for raft guides, bicycle rental companies and other smaller recreational operations that require customers to sign liability waivers.

Crook County leaders highlight 2023 goals

Crook County Court to focus on improving local control on state issues, completing a secondary access for Juniper Canyon and completing the new criminal justice center

Crook County Sheriff's Office soon offering Citizen's Academy

Annual academy, which begins Feb. 8, aims to inform citizens about the work done at the sheriff's office

"Ezra's Law" bill back seeking tougher assault sentencing

A crime bill named for a Madras boy severely beaten in 2017 by his mother's boyfriend is back before the Oregon Legislature.

A view of Prineville Reservoir from above

A group of 1980s Crook County High School graduates recently teamed up to not only capture a photo an aerial photo of Prineville Reservoir but to launch a new aerial surveying enterprise

New bill aims to end sale of all flavored tobacco products

Bill would end sale of products including cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco

Countdown clock starts ticking on Legislature's "long session"

With bangs of gavels at either end of the Capitol Tuesday, the clock began ticking on the 160-day session of the Oregon Legislature.

Parties lay out their priorities for Oregon's 2023 session

Senate Democrats speak alone; Democrats and Republicans share the stage for the House, but offer differing goals as the clock starts on the 2023 session.

Crook County and Prineville candidates take office

Multiple Crook County and Prineville officials sworn in as 2023 begins

Oregon's top leaders shift from pageantry to politics

Oregon's new governor and legislative leaders face six months of partisan politics to hammer out a new state budget and up or down votes on progressive policy plans

What is next for COVID in 2023?

COVID-19 rings in another New Year this week, ever-present even as the world wishes for it to be in the past.

State awards 8.2 million to NeighborImpact for childcare expansion project

NeighborImpact is supporting the expansion of childcare services by providing funding and educational opportunities to childcare providers and persons wanting to become childcare providers in tri-country area and the Confederated Tribes of Wa…

Friends of the Children receives $33 million from Vancouver-based philanthropists

Friends of the Children, founded in Portland, receives $33 million from Vancouver-based philanthropists Christine and Gary Rood.

Kiwanis member Wayne Looney recognized for contributions to youth

CCSD school board and Superintendent Sara Johnson recognized Wayne Looney for his contributions, along with his Kiwanis team, to the youth in the community

BACK IN TIME - 1913: Man sees another man kiss his sister and drops dead

1998: What looked like a large tumbleweed in the road was actually a large boulder, as one driver found out the hard way

Another lawsuit threatened over the spotted frog

CBD intends to sue agencies for failing to protect the spotted frog

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