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Flash flood watch in effect for Central, Eastern Oregon

A flash flood watch is in effect for parts of Central and Eastern Oregon on Thursday, as forecasters…

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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

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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…

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Highland Fire 75% contained Wednesday, evacuation levels reduced

Firefighting efforts have continued to control the Highland Fire in Juniper Canyon, which is 75% contained as of…

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HIGHLAND FIRE UPDATE: Fire 5% contained as of Monday morning, evacuations levels unchanged

As fire suppression efforts continue on the Highland Fire in Juniper Canyon, officials have updated the level of…

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UPDATE: Suppression efforts continue as evacuation notices go unchanged for Prineville’s Highland Fire

Suppression efforts continue on the Highland Fire, a brush fire that erupted about 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12…

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Crook County tightening belt in upcoming budget

Rising personnel costs and other financial challenges forcing reductions

Local News

Prineville man dies in crash involving impaired driver

Passenger is ejected from vehicle in crash on Northwest Lamonta Road

Crime & Justice

He was pulled over for drunk driving in a county vehicle. He’s the sheriff of Umatilla County.

UMATILLA COUNTY — The Gilliam County Sheriff’s Office reported Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan had a blood-alcohol level…