Republican Congressman Cliff Bentz has introduced new federal legislation that would significantly reshape how more than two million acres of Oregon & California (O&C) lands are managed, seeking to restore timber production as the primary purpose of those forests while increasing revenues for rural counties.
A conduct complaint was filed this week against Rep. Jason Kropf, D-Bend, alleging he created a hostile environment and intimidated a colleague during a committee session on gun policy.
Prineville Police say officers arrested seven drivers for DUII during the Presidents’ Day weekend, highlighting what the department described as a series of preventable risks on local roads.
The Prineville Review has been investigating for a couple of weeks following numerous tips from Central Oregon residents who say their TDS internet bills unexpectedly increased despite being enrolled in so-called “Price for Life” or similar long-term promotional plans.
When Gov. Tina Kotek convened the first meeting of her newly named Prosperity Council on Jan. 22, she told the 16-member panel what she hoped to achieve.
Crook County’s public library may soon restrict use of its meeting rooms to normal operating hours after staff raised concerns about after-hours security problems, building access issues, and facility misuse.
The Oregon Supreme Court’s recent right-to-counsel decision has resulted in the dismissal of nearly 1,500 criminal cases statewide, but no such dismissals have been reported in Crook County.