Crook County Sheriff's Office seeks tips to find missing Prineville man

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – The Crook County Sheriff’s Office asked the public on Thursday to be on the lookout for an 81-year-old Prineville man who left his home Tuesday afternoon and may be headed to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Friday, Oct 2, 2026

OHA reduces Prineville Reservoir recreational use advisory to a precaution

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority said Wednesday it has downgraded the more than 2-month-old recreational use health advisory to a precaution for Prineville Reservoir in Crook County.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

ODFW reminds hunters to get their deer, elk tested for Chronic Wasting Disease

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is increasing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) monitoring across Oregon, with new check stations planned as Any Legal Weapon deer seasons start statewide on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026

Prineville man arrested on 10 charges in downtown graffiti spree

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – A 24-year-old Prineville man was arrested Saturday night in connection with a weekend string of graffiti incidents at several downtown businesses, police said Monday. They also posted a photo of one example as they seek to find any other victims.

Monday, Sep 21, 2026

Crook County, partner agencies plan event to help residents affected by 2026 wildfires

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Crook County, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Forestry and other local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations, will host a Multi-Agency Resource Center event to provide information, resources, and assistance to Crook County residents impacted by recent wildfires.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Prineville's Samson Sky gets $80 million investment for Switchblade Flying Car

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Samson Sky, makers of the Switchblade Flying Car, announced they have secured an investment of $80 million from Dubai-based Matin Group.

Friday, Sep 18, 2026

Prineville man gets seven-year prison term for downloading child sex abuse videos

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- A Prineville man was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison and three years' post-prison supervision by Crook County Circuit Court Judge Wade Whiting. The sentencing followed a jury trial conviction last month on several counts of encouraging child sexual abuse involving downloaded videos.

Thursday, Sep 10, 2026

Prineville man arrested again on new child sex abuse charges

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- A Prineville man has been arrested for the second time in three months and faces five new sex abuse charges involving a second child victim a decade ago, Crook County authorities said Tuesday.

Wednesday, Sep 9, 2026

Dust off your boots, experience a weekend of all things Western at the Fall Cowboy Gathering

Saturday, Sep 5, 2026

Brasada Ranch worker interrupts early-AM alcohol burglary

POWELL BUTTE, Ore. -- Crook County sheriff's deputies and Prineville Police officers are investigating an attempted burglary of alcoholic beverages early Wednesday from Brasada Ranch, while warning the public not to believe all they read on social media about this or other cases.

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026

Fatal RV fire in NW Prineville storage lot determined to be accidental

PRINEVILLE, Ore. – One person died in an RV fire on a commercial storage lot in northwest Prineville late Tuesday night that authorities determined to be accidental.

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026

Rep. Cliff Bentz invites public to Prineville town hall on wildfires

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., announced Thursday a town hall focusing on recent wildfires, to be held next week in Prineville.

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

ODHS Update: Three children missing from Prineville have been found

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Human Services says three children who went missing from Prineville last week, prompting a public alert that said they were believed to be in danger, were located on Friday.

Friday, Aug 7, 2026

Prineville City Council vacancy announcement

Thursday, Jul 30, 2026

Ochoco Viewpoint to stay open until 10 p.m. this summer

Saturday, Jul 18, 2026

Prineville has a new multimillionaire - store also hit jackpot

SALEM, Ore. – A $3.2 million Oregon’s Game Megabucks ticket sold by a Prineville store earned the family-owned business a $32,000 bonus, the Oregon Lottery announced Thursday.

Friday, Jul 10, 2026