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Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation. ...
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Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but ...
Opinion
CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer of Hay Creek and Trout Creek ran prosperous ranches
James Oel Douthit was very active in community affairs as was his wife and brother
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Music and nature concert series returns to Prineville
In a Landscape is a piano concert series features acclaimed pianist Hunter Noack
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Website refresh: What our subscribers should expect for our brand new website design
You may have noticed, our website has a brand new look. Today, the Central Oregonian debuts a cleaner, ...
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting ...
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Crook County tightening belt in upcoming budget
Rising personnel costs and other financial challenges forcing reductions
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BACK IN TIME – 1950: Pioneer Memorial Hospital finally opens
2000: County court goes back and forth with speedway developers
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Crook County Foundation hires new director
Prineville resident Gwen Carr will be the first to serve on a full-time basis
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Prineville man dies in crash involving impaired driver
Passenger is ejected from vehicle in crash on Northwest Lamonta Road