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Canadians and other international tourists shun Oregon this summer

Spending by international travelers to Oregon this summer has dropped sharply, down 21% this July compared with July 2024, according to an analysis of Visa card spending prepared for Travel Oregon. 

St. Charles secures contracts with Aetna, Cigna to keep patients in-network

St. Charles Health System announced Monday that it has reached contract agreements with insurance providers Aetna and Cigna, ensuring patients on those plans will remain in-network for elective services at St. Charles facilities.

Shots fired incident in Prineville ends with suspect in custody

A heavy police presence converged on the area of 9th Street and Harwood Avenue late Saturday morning after multiple reports of gunfire prompted an urgent response.

Crook County begins rollout of new public transparency initiatives and policies after issues over records, meetings

Crook County has begun rolling out new transparency initiatives after mounting scrutiny over its handling of public records and compliance with Oregon’s open government laws.

Oregon’s public workers can’t find out which private investments in their PERS Fund actually made money

At a recent public meeting about the financial health of OPERF, the $100 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement System Fund, an activist criticized the Oregon State Treasury for losing money when it recently sold $4.5 billion in private equity holdings from the fund.

Prineville pastor apologizes after shooting cat, dumping body in church dumpster — animal later found alive

A local pastor is facing community outrage after allegations surfaced that he shot a neighborhood cat and disposed of it in a church dumpster. The Crook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is actively investigating the incident and urged residents to be cautious about information circulating on social media.

Body of missing Post area man found in rural Crook County following weekend search efforts

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that Gordon Grafton III, 29, of Post, was found deceased after more than a week of search efforts.

More questions arise about State investments in private equity

As Oregon state treasurer for eight years, Tobias Read didn’t have a discouraging word for “private equity,” the secretive investments that account for one quarter of the state’s $100 billion Public Employees Retirement System fund. 

State confirms Horseshoe Tavern fined for workers’ comp violations; faces new investigation and Oregon Lottery troubles

State regulators have confirmed that the Horseshoe Tavern, operated by Triangle C Investments LLC, was penalized in March of 2025 for failing to maintain workers’ compensation insurance for more than a year and remains under scrutiny for continued noncompliance.

Prineville Police Chief Jeff Profio announces retirement just nine months after taking the job

The City of Prineville has announced the retirement of Police Chief Jeff Profio, coming just nine months after he was hired to lead the department. The announcement came directly from Stingray Communications, a public relations firm contracted by the City of Prioneville.

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