Central Oregonian

07/25/2025

A Prineville man was arrested after finally surrendering at the conclusion of a long standoff that brought SWAT to town Thursday night.
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/25/police-standoff-in-prineville-involving-potentially-armed-suspect-end-peacefully-without-injuries/

07/22/2025

This Friday, July 25 is the first 4th & Main event for this year!

We are so excited to announce this year's dates for 4th and Main! Mark your calendars and get ready for some fun summer nights in downtown Prineville!

07/21/2025

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07/17/2025

Picnic in the Park kicked off Wednesday night in Prineville. Check out some photos from the concert.
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/17/picnic-in-the-park-series-launches-with-fab-four-flair/

07/16/2025

HIGHLAND FIRE UPDATE, WEDNESDAY: The fire is now 75% contained as work continues.

https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/16/highland-fire-75-contained-wednesday-evacuation-levels-reduced/

07/14/2025

OCHOCO FOREST ROAD CLOSURE: A portion of Forest Service Road (FSR) 22 on the Ochoco National Forest will be temporarily closed beginning today, July 14, to allow for road maintenance activities. The closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of the month.
The closure affects the portion of FSR 22 between its junction with FSR 42 and its junction with FSR 2210. A marked detour is in place, directing travelers to use Highway 26 to FSR 2630, which reconnects with FSR 22 beyond the closure area.
Walton Lake recreation area remains open and accessible via the detour.
This maintenance work is intended to improve road conditions and ensure safe access for forest visitors. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling near the work zone and to follow all posted signs and detour instructions.

For current road conditions and additional information, visit the Ochoco National Forest website at www.fs.usda.gov/ochoco or contact the Forest Service at (541) 416-6500.

07/14/2025

The Crook County Senior All-Stars baseball team repeats as state champs!
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/14/crook-county-senior-baseball-all-stars-are-state-champs/

07/14/2025

HIGHLAND FIRE UPDATE, MONDAY, JULY 14, 8 A.M.: The fire is now 5% contained, the quantity of acreage burned has been downgraded and evacuation levels remain unchanged.
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/14/highland-fire-update-fire-5-contained-as-of-monday-morning-evacuations-levels-unchanged/

07/13/2025

HIGHLAND FIRE UPDATE: Suppression efforts continue for the Highland Fire, a brush fire that erupted in Juniper Canyon late Saturday afternoon. Evacuations are unchanged as of Sunday morning.
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/13/update-suppression-efforts-continue-as-evacuation-notices-go-unchanged-for-prinevilles-highland-fire/

07/13/2025

BREAKING: A brush fire has erupted in Juniper Canyon prompting Level 3 and Level 2 evacuations in the area.
https://centraloregonian.com/2025/07/12/breaking-brush-fire-erupts-in-juniper-canyon/

07/08/2025

BLM ANNOUNCES CLOSURE DUE TO WILDFIRE:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced an immediate temporary closure of certain public lands in Crook County due to an active fire in the area. The BLM said this action is taken to ensure public safety, support emergency responders, and protect natural resources.
Affected Areas Include:
South Fork Wilderness Study Area
Lands north of the Study Areas to Hwy 380 and east of Camp Creek Road
Steens Ridge Road
Upper Table Road
Congleton Hollow Road
This closure is effective immediately and will remain in place until safe access can be ensured, BLM officials added. All public access to these lands is prohibited, with specific exemptions for emergency personnel, BLM employees and individuals with pre-existing access rights.
For further information, please contact the Prineville District Front Desk at 541-416-6700.