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Appeals Judge who wrote opinion favorable to PacifiCorp in landmark wildfire case formerly represented the utility giant

The Oregon Journalism Project has learned that an Oregon Court of Appeals judge who sided with PacifiCorp in a case brought by thousands of rural Oregonians caught in the 2020 Labor Day wildfires represented the utility giant for years before she left private legal practice.

Multiple state investigations cited in denial of 2026 OSFM grant for Alfalfa Fire District

The Alfalfa Fire District was not among the agencies selected for Oregon’s 2026 wildfire season staffing grants, with state officials confirming the decision was tied to ongoing inquiries by multiple state agencies into the district.

Healing Reins announces new mission, vision after 26 years serving Central Oregon

fter more than two decades serving Central Oregon, Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services has unveiled a new mission and vision aimed at reflecting its growth and expanding impact across the region.

Oregon schools rank near the bottom nationally for hours of instruction time

For years, the state of Oregon has ranked near the bottom when it comes to instructional time for kids in school. It currently ranks 47 out of 50 states.

Former Prineville Police dispatcher arrested in fatal DUI crash that killed bicyclist

A former Prineville Police dispatcher was arrested in a fatal crash that killed a bicyclist late Friday night in Prineville, according to jail records and other publicly available records.

Alfalfa Fire District under state investigation over alleged election law violations tied to levy campaign that would double taxes

The Alfalfa Fire District and its Chief are reportedly under investigation by the Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division for potential violations of state election law related to advocacy for a local levy measure

Kotek vetoes public meetings bill, calls for ‘collaborative fix’ after transparency concerns

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has vetoed House Bill 4177, rejecting a closely watched proposal to revise Oregon’s public meetings law and calling instead for a “collaborative fix” to address concerns from both local governments and transparency advocates.

Republic again seeks rate increases from city, county — county request significantly higher

Republic Services is once again seeking approval for garbage rate increases from local governments in Crook County, with a request to the county reportedly coming in at roughly twice the level proposed within the City of Prineville.

Crook County School District Board appoints Joel Hoff as permanent superintendent

The Crook County School District has officially appointed Dr. Joel Hoff as its permanent superintendent following a unanimous decision by the district’s board earlier this week.

Fire Chief’s improper filings led to illegal taxing of Juniper Acres property owners; records reveal nepotism in wife’s hiring

State and county officials have confirmed that boundary change filings submitted by Alfalfa Fire District Chief Chad LaVallee improperly classified Juniper Acres properties as annexed into the district,

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