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MCLANE: Desert reminders of new life
45+ min ago (212+ words) Published 5: 00 am Friday, April 24, 2026 By Holly Mc Lane/for the Central Oregonian Another wall of rain makes its way across the valley as I listen for the peaceful sound of drops on the skylight. The golfers and the tourists may…...
Boots & Roots brings back lessons on Western way of life to Prineville
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (234+ words) Published 9: 00 am Thursday, April 23, 2026 By Adapted from news release The Rural Oregon Community Foundation, in collaboration with the Crook County High School ASB team, has announced its upcoming Boots & Roots event. Designed to be an immersive educational experience, it will…...
Governor declares drought emergency in Crook County, eight other counties
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (268+ words) Published 3: 00 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026 By Adapted from news release Gov. Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Crook County and several other counties, including Jefferson, Grant, Jackson, Morrow, and Wallowa counties and has directed state agencies to coordinate and…...
ODFW advising deer hunters to apply early
22+ hour, 23+ min ago (176+ words) Published 11: 00 am Thursday, April 23, 2026 By Adapted from news release With the May 15 deadline approaching, ODFW is reminding hunters to apply early for 2026 controlled deer hunts and to carefully review changes to Eastern Oregon deer hunts. ODFW stresses with the transition…...
National Day of Prayer events planned, Quick Reads, April 28
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (456+ words) Published 10: 00 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 The 75th Annual National Day of Prayer will be celebrated on Thursday, May 7, in Crook County with two events. One will take place from 6-8 p. m. at Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 SW Highway 126. The other event will be held…...
Heart of Oregon Corps announces summer job opportunities
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (292+ words) Published 9: 11 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 By Adapted from news release Long sunny summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps" Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) program has summer jobs for young people. "This is a great opportunity for youth…...
SAVE Act is inconvenient for married women, Letters to the editor, April 21
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (461+ words) Published 5: 00 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 SAVE Act not a big inconvenience? I read Earl Mc Kinney's April 7 Letter to the Editor with interest. I'm sure that the SAVE Act isn't a big deal for him, as I'm betting he's still using…...
A special visitor: The U. S. Secretary of Education toured Crook County School District
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (386+ words) Published 2: 23 pm Monday, April 20, 2026 The Crook County School District went under the spotlight recently when the top education official in the nation stopped by for a visit. U. S. Rep. Cliff Bentz's Oregon office staff facilitated the visit of U. S. Secretary of Education…...
Prineville BLM District reminds public of Teaters Road access
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (243+ words) Published 9: 13 am Monday, April 20, 2026 As spring weather arrives and invites more outdoor activities, the Prineville Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District is reminding people that a popular access road is open for public use. The BLM reminds visitors that Teaters…...
Child abuse report investigated, Crook County sheriff's log, April 21
1+ week, 1+ day ago (461+ words) Published 9: 52 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 3: 29 p. m. -" Deputies provided an agency assist to the Prineville Police Department regarding a warrant arrest on Northeast Third Street. 10: 51 p. m. -" Deputies provided an agency assist to the Prineville Police Department regarding a report of disorderly conduct on Northeast…...