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Crook County commissioners move back into courthouse

Commissioner offices are located on the third floor, where circuit court and district attorney's offices were once located

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Tension high in Powell Butte as PacifiCorp considers it for transmission line location

More than 100 residents in Powell Butte showed up Tuesday night to hear about and protest against a…

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BACK IN TIME – 1950: Park and pool plans moving forward

1975: Public Utilities Commission comes to Powell Butte to talk about toll free calling between Prineville, Redmond and…

Livestock

Study links wolves to livestock revenue losses and increased costs

A new study supports the concept that Oregon ranchers face significantly higher indirect costs from wolves than the…

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Police standoff in Prineville involving potentially armed suspect end peacefully without injuries

Local man Jacob Todd Boyum, believed to be armed, had barricaded himself inside his residence

Biking

For mountain bikers, the Ochocos east of Prineville have it all

Lookout Mountain is one of those trails in which a little pain and suffering is rewarded with loads…

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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: David Prine was early pioneer and brother of Prineville founder

While Barney Prine left area, David stayed and raised family in new community

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CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: The mystery mounds of Shaniko cause travel problems

Phenomenon of nature drew speculation on everything from Indian burial grounds to extraterrestrials

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Crook County Fair ready to launch Aug. 6-9

The event will feature some new attractions and a potential record number of animals

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Crook County Pioneer Queen showcasing her Prine heritage

Melody Kendall's great-great-uncle is Barney Prine, the founder of Prineville