Government

Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat

The state is in critical fire danger because of “extreme high temperatures” that forecasters say will last for…

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Government

‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, Bentz draw fierce backlash from Oregon Democrats, nurses

The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly passed H.R. 1, the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” sending…

News

SpongeBob coming to the Prineville stage soon

Prineville Music Theater Camp will present The Spongebob Musical Youth Edition July 11-12

News

Prineville police investigating attempted murder near downtown

Victim found with major face and head injuries, suspect Lindley Purrington arrested

News

Bill will cut wildfire protection rates

Reverses trend of rate hikes over past few years for rural property owners

Local News

New conservation project launched in Prineville

The Crooked River Native Plant Stewardship Project designed to upgrade lot near Crooked River Park

Business

Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Local News

Roundup parade rolls through Prineville

The Crooked River Roundup Parade drew hundreds on Saturday morning as people lined Third Street to enjoy the…

News

Oregon Legislature wraps for 2025 after eleventh-hour strife, historic funding shortfall

Democrats faced a high-profile loss after failing to pass a dramatically watered-down transportation funding package Oregon lawmakers closed…