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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,

Kotek signals possible veto of public meetings bill amid transparency concerns

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek on Friday issued a formal notice that she is considering vetoing a controversial public meetings bill, citing concerns that portions of the legislation could weaken government transparency.

Prineville toddler’s parents speak out after manslaughter indictment

The parents of a 20-month-old boy who died last year at a Prineville daycare are speaking publicly for the first time following a grand jury indictment in the case.

Rimrock Trails launches youth behavioral health center in Prineville

Rimrock Trails launched a new program in Prineville to provide immediate behavioral health support for youth in Crook County.

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