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šŸŒ± How the old Ochoco Mill is becoming Prinevilleā€™s newest neighborhood

Prineville, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Prineville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How the old Ochoco Mill is becoming Prinevilleā€™s newest neighborhood
  • How Prinevilleā€™s water system and railway are quietly shaping your job market
  • How Pioneer Park will transform for Prinevilleā€™s ā€œSmall Town, Big Prideā€ festival

Also on today's calendar: Crooked River Roundup Rodeo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 54 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Friday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Historic Ochoco Mill Turns New Leaf for Prineville (cascadebusnews.com) ā€” Hundreds of new apartments are about to rise on the historic Ochoco Mill site in Prineville, with the first building opening in early July and full buildout expected by late 2026. The Mill at Ochoco will add 192 units in its first phase, plus extensive amenities, and is backed by state housing funds to expand water and sewer. Local leaders hope the project will ease Prinevilleā€™s tight rental market and stabilize prices.
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2. Prineville's Blueprint for Growth (cascadebusnews.com) ā€” Prinevilleā€™s long-term planning around water, industrial land, and its city-owned railway is paying off with new manufacturing jobs, data centers, and one of Oregonā€™s strongest rural economies. Local leaders highlight the Aquifer Storage and Recovery system, Tom McCall Industrial Park projects, and the City of Prineville Railway as key tools for attracting employers while aiming to keep growth balanced and livable for residents.
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3. Prideville Festival Returns to Prineville with "Small Town, Big Pride" Celebration - The Source - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com) ā€” Prineville residents can look forward to the 6th Annual Prideville Festival on Sunday, June 28, at Pioneer Park, a free, family-friendly celebration from noon to 5 p.m. The ā€œSmall Town, Big Prideā€ event will feature local vendors, performances, interactive activities, and resources that highlight inclusion and LGBTQIA+ visibility in Crook County. Organizers are still welcoming volunteers, sponsors, and participants online.
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4. Invasive mussel found dead at Prineville Reservoir in Central Oregon (rv-times.com) ā€” A dead invasive quagga mussel was recently discovered at Prineville Reservoir, prompting intensive testing and monitoring but, so far, no signs of an established infestation. State and university crews have inspected docks, shorelines, restrooms, boats, and water samples, all coming back negative. Agencies are keeping up aggressive surveillance to protect Central Oregon waterways that many Prineville residents rely on.
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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 24
  • Board of County Commissioners Meeting
    Deschutes County Office 2577 NE Courtney Dr, Bend, OR 97701
    9:00 am
  • GSO- Turf Field
    Ridgeview High Redmond, OR 97756
    4:00 pm
  • Board Meeting
    Redmond SD 2J Redmond, OR 97756
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday June 25
  • Planning Commission
    Deschutes County Office 2577 NE Courtney Dr, Bend, OR 97701
    5:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • shooting can cause fires !
    Keep hearing some one shootingā€¦. Google it bullets can start fires itā€™s too dry to chance anything that can spark a fire!!! (Nextdoor Prineville Lake Acres II)
  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Patrol Driver Part Time in Prineville. Apply here.
  • Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Prineville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prineville here.

Ok Prineville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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