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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

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

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

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

New Crook County Parks and Recreation director hired

Steve Waring is coming to Prineville from Florida to helm the parks district, starting March 6 Read moreNew Crook County Parks and Recreation director hired

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

Prineville mayor gives state of the city address

Mayor Jason Beebe highlights city accomplishments from 2022 and goals going into the new year Read morePrineville mayor gives state of the city address

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

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

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

Crook County and Prineville candidates take office

Multiple Crook County and Prineville officials sworn in as 2023 begins

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…

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

Crook County School District invites public to listening sessions

The district is seeking input from the public on what is going well with the schools and what can be improved

Start something new with Community Education at COCC

Mediterranean cuisine, Spanish language, comedic improv and restoring watershed habitat are just a few of the plentiful — and affordable — Community Education offerings at COCC

BACK IN TIME - 1913: Well-known rancher, fur trader shot dead

110 years ago

Prineville man shot and killed at apartment complex

Kade Riley Nichol was shot after a physical altercation with another man late Sunday afternoon

A gift that honors Crook County History

Jim Malloy and the Beaver State Gun Makers Guild gifted a muzzle loader rifle to Club Pioneer to honor Jim Roths contributions to the community, and it also honors muzzle loader historyBy the end of this week, customers at Club Pioneer will s…

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Morrow and Keenan were large sheep operators in Central Oregoni

One of the large sheep ranches in Central Oregon was operated by Andrew Morrow and James Keenan

Wrongful death complaint filed against Crook County deputy

The estate of Nick Rodin, the man shot and killed by a Crook County sheriff’s deputy last year, filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court Sunday.

Crook County officials call for more study, public input on Lemon Gulch proposal

County government leaders believe the recent Environmental Analysis for the Lemon Gulch trail system proposal is insufficient and they’re calling for a more comprehensive effort.

Legislature: Amendments proposed to Oregon's farmworker overtime law

A GOP lawmaker wants to amend the law, passed in 2022, that required overtime pay for Oregon farmworkers.

Visit Central Oregon to launch Central Oregon Future Fund

New grant program, which offers $840,000, designed to support tourism-related projects that benefit both residents and visitors

The 1017 Project surpasses 200 tons of beef donations

Cattle non-profit has donated the equivalent of 1.2 million protein servings to the food-insecure since 2014

From Prineville to Romania with love

Four members of the First Baptist Church of Prineville went to Romania in October to serve an outreach to the Ukrainian refugees

Crook County Parks and Recreation District to interview three candidates for executive director

Crook County Parks and Recreation District leaders are close to choosing their next executive director.

Two Prineville residents die in vehicle crash on Juniper Canyon Road

Both vehicles catch fire; road closed for several hours while investigation was conducted

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Bend’s historic Pilot Butte Inn was famous landmark

Inn was considered one of the most luxurious inns of Central Oregon, and it became an historic structure

BACK IN TIME - 1912: Warm Springs assistant matron killed

She was accidentally shot and killed by Brown, the assistant farmer

Prineville woman has a heart for serving other people

Joyce Tuter prefers to leadquietly from the shadows, but her ministries and her heart for helping others are bigger than life.

Looking back at 2022 in Crook County

Among the many stories reported upon in the Central Oregonian, we look back at the biggest events and issues that shaped the past year

Prineville Tavern focusing on great seafood, fun atmosphere

For local seafood lovers and for those who loved Crabby’s Bar and Grill, the good news is that Prineville has a new restaurant that will serve excellent seafood and a fun atmosphere.

FAITH: What’s the big deal with Christmas?

The big deal is that hope for us has come in the Incarnate Son of God

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: William Foster the famed Central Oregon Cattle King

He became known as a 'Cattle King' because he was one of the largest cattle operators in Central Oregon

Prineville resident receives national teaching award

Patrick Higgins, a computer science teacher for Oregon Charter Academy (ORCA) was nationally awarded for his unique approach to teaching and also selected as one of 20 U.S. teachers for the Fullbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

MCLANE: Big hearts make for brighter days

People are being pushed beyond the edges of themselves, enduring pains and pangs that every one of us would prefer to numb

BACK IN TIME - 1972: The name 'Prineville' celebrates its 100th anniversary

1912: Prineville is poised to get 24-hour electric service as power pole installation is anticipated

Silent Night on Third Street in Prineville

The community is invited to gather in front of the Crook County Courthouse on Christmas Eve to sing Silent Night together

Prineville man shot to death in Madras

A Prineville man was killed and his ex-wife charged with murder following an incident in Madras Friday, Dec. 16.

Work on paved 5K loop on Barnes Butte Recreation Area to continue

City officials finally receive approval on a DEQ permit that had halted work on the paved trail

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