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What's up Prineville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Prineville rallied after a tragic teen motorcycle crash
  • What’s in this week’s Crook County sheriff’s log for locals?
  • What makes the Prineville skate bowl feel like an old pool?

Also on today's calendar: GUIDED INTENTION SETTING FOR THE NEW YEAR WITH NATALIA MARTIN.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 61 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 56, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 58 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grieving Crook County community comes together, holds candlelight vigil in wake of tragic crash (ktvz.com) — Prineville residents gathered at Crook County High School for a candlelight vigil honoring a 15-year-old who died in a motorcycle crash on Southeast Indian Lane and supporting another teen still in critical condition. Community members are organizing meals and fundraising efforts as the sheriff’s office continues investigating the collision, with alcohol not believed to be a factor.
   

2. Crook County sheriff's log, Dec. 16 (centraloregonian.com) — Recent Crook County sheriff’s calls include several incidents involving Prineville residents, from arrests on local warrants to a domestic harassment case on Southeast Olsen Lane. Deputies also handled harassment, dog-at-large complaints, a motorcycle crash on Southeast Indian Lane, and an unattended death elsewhere in the county.
   

3. Sisters Skatepark mission possible but not accomplished (bendbulletin.com) — A skater reflecting on fear and progression compares features at parks in Warm Springs, Sisters, and the bowl in Prineville, which includes a small “love seat” like an old-school swimming pool. While the story centers on conquering stairs in Sisters, it also highlights how Central Oregon’s bowls challenge and inspire local riders.
   

4. BLM announces personal use permit fee reduction (bluemountaineagle.com) — Prineville-area residents can now snag BLM Christmas tree and firewood permits for just $1 through Jan. 31, 2026, with higher household limits and new cutting areas opening nearby. The agency says the holiday-season move aims to cut family costs, improve forest health, and reduce wildfire fuels across Oregon and Washington.
   

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  • A 15-year-old died and another teen was flown to the hospital after their motorcycles collided head-on south of Prineville Saturday night, the Crook... (X: CODaily)
  • Great news for Central Oregon: A new pharmacy is opening its doors, helping people in the region get prescriptions closer to home. @STCHealth has... (X: OregonHospitals)
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