City of Prineville

04/10/2026

Happy Farm Animal Day! Share your favorite photos of your farm animals with us - we’d love to see them!

04/09/2026

As temperatures rise and more people (and pups) head out to enjoy Barnes Butte Recreation Area, Crooked River Wetlands, and other city parks, it’s a great time for a friendly reminder:

Please keep your dogs on a leash unless you're in a clearly marked off-leash area.

This helps ensure a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone—hikers, bikers, kids, and fellow dogs included.

Let’s all do our part to be good stewards of these beautiful community spaces.

04/08/2026

Inspect Your Irrigation System – Save Water & Money!
Leaks in irrigation systems can waste thousands of gallons of water and you might not even notice! Here’s what to look for:

- Holes, puddles, or washouts in your yard
- Water pooling in the street gutter
- Misdirected or broken sprinklers
- Runoff from excessive watering

A quick check today can save water (and your wallet) in the long run!

04/07/2026

Prineville’s water system relies on a combination of groundwater, reservoir storage, and long term water planning.

These sources work together to provide reliable water for residents, businesses, agriculture, and environmental needs.

Having multiple water sources helps strengthen the system and gives the City more flexibility during dry years or changing conditions.

In the coming weeks, we will explore each part of this system and how it helps keep Prineville prepared for the future.

04/06/2026

Create a beautiful, water-wise yard! 🌿 Low-water landscapes use up to 75% less water, attract pollinators, need less maintenance, and add shade & color. Small changes = big impact!

Photo Credit: Crook County Garden Club

04/03/2026

Have you scheduled your backflow test?

With sprinkler season starting, now is the time to make sure your backflow prevention device has been tested.

Backflow devices help protect the community’s drinking water by preventing contaminated water from flowing back into the system. Homes with irrigation systems, pools, or certain fire suppression systems may have a device that requires annual testing by a certified tester.

If you have not scheduled your test yet, now is a great time to do so.

For questions or for a list of certified backflow testing contractors, call City Hall at 541-447-5627.

04/03/2026

When Owens Corning announced it would close, 184 local jobs were at risk. For a community like ours, that kind of loss can have a lasting impact.

But through strong partnerships and quick action, the outcome looks very different.

More than 40 individuals found new jobs at a regional job fair, and today Lexington Manufacturing has stepped in, reemploying dozens of local workers, with plans to grow even further in the coming years.

This is what collaboration looks like. Local partners are working together to support workers, retain talent, and create new opportunities for the future.

What does it mean to you to see jobs and industry stay in Prineville?

Prineville Retains Jobs and Reignites Manufacturing with Lexington Expansion

04/02/2026

🚜Project Update From Your Public Works Team🚜

Our Waterline Improvement Project is scheduled to begin Monday, April 6th. The work will be performed by McKernan Enterprises and is to be completed by June 30, 2026. The areas that will be affected are:
NW Beaver St from NW 7th to NW Lamonta Rd.
NW Claypool from NW 10th to NW Lamonta Rd.
NW Ewen St from NW 8th to NW 10th St.
NW Fairmont St from NW 7th St to NW 10th St.
NW 9th St from NW Deer St to NW Fairmont St.

There may be various detours and flagging activity throughout the project. Please be patient with staff and construction personnel. Allow extra time through these areas and drive safely. If you have any questions, you can call Rich at 541-233-9239 or Jake at 541-508-8296. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, and we will complete the work as quickly as possible.

04/02/2026

Prineville is in a strong position to meet our community’s water needs today and into the future. That reliability did not happen overnight. It is the result of decades of planning, partnerships, and thoughtful investment.

Over the next few months, we will be sharing the story of Prineville’s water system including where our water comes from, how it is managed, and the partnerships and projects that help protect this vital resource.

Reliable water supports our homes, businesses, agriculture, and quality of life. We look forward to sharing how our community planned ahead to make that possible even in dry years.

04/01/2026

🚜Project Update from your Public Works Team🚜

The South Main Paving & Stormwater Improvement Project is set to begin soon. More detailed information and map of the project area will be coming soon.

04/01/2026

Happy National Garden Month!

April is the perfect time to get your hands in the dirt and celebrate the beauty of gardening. Whether you're planting flowers, growing veggies, or simply enjoying the greenery around you, gardens help bring our community to life.

What do you plan to grow in your garden this season?

Photo Credit: Crook County Garden Club

03/31/2026

Join the Crooked River Wetlands bird walks starting in April. They take place the first Saturday of each month at 7:45 a.m. and are a great way to explore local wildlife and enjoy the outdoors. Find more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/396495373322925