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City omits narrative about limiting public comment in meeting minutes amid controversy; Draft video policy revealed

The City of Prineville appears to have significantly sanitized its official meeting minutes from a contentious July discussion about adding video access to public meetings — omitting any reference to the controversial remarks by several city councilors who previously argued against adding video for remote access unless the public was required to give testimony in person — a position which also violates a provision of the State's public meetings law.

Vendors report overnight theft at Crook County Fair; Security guard injured in attempt to intervene

Several vendors at the Crook County Fair are reporting that their booths were broken into overnight, with items stolen from numerous small businesses—including those run by children and local families.

Off Target: How the managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big

Earlier this year, Grant School District Superintendent Mark Witty faced a $900,000 hike in what his district needs to pay this coming year to the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund.

Crook County Fair secures last-minute carnival ride vendor

After weeks of uncertainty and mounting public speculation, the Crook County Fair announced Monday that it had finalized a last-minute agreement with Wold Amusements to provide carnival rides and games for this year’s event.

Oregon Journalism Project partners with Prineville Review, adding more statewide coverage for local readers

The Prineville Review is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Oregon Journalism Project (OJP), a nonprofit newsroom focused on investigative and enterprise reporting across Oregon.

Greg Merritt Scholarship BBQ to kick off 2025 Crook County Fair

The Crook County Fair will kick off its 2025 festivities with the 24th annual Greg Merritt Community Scholarship Fund Barbecue on Wednesday, August 6th.

Judge in PacifiCorp wildfire trials wants to quadruple the court’s pace

A Multnomah County circuit judge has adopted an ambitious new schedule to speed up a class action lawsuit PacifiCorp faces over Oregon’s 2020 wildfires.

Prinevile City Council opposes video for meetings if public allowed remote testimony—despite it already being required by law

The majority of the Prineville City Council signaled resistance last week during its latest public meeting to allowing the public to testify remotely at council meetings, even as it weighs whether to expand video access—something already selectively offered to some individuals, including members of the council.

Alaska Airlines to add Redmond–Burbank service as Avelo exits

Alaska Airlines will launch a new daily nonstop flight between Roberts Field (RDM) and Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) beginning October 26, the airline announced this week.

Ochoco West water board held illegal public meeting with only hours’ notice despite warnings; Attorney resigned before meeting

The board of the Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) held an illegal special meeting Tuesday night, July 29th, after issuing just four hours’ notice to the public and media—far short of the 24-hour bare minimum required by Oregon law.

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