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Crook County Library Director resigns abruptly, surprising Board of Trustees

Crook County Library Director Sarah Beeler has abruptly resigned, leaving trustees and staff with unanswered questions about the circumstances of her departure, according to details uncovered from a September public meeting.
Public Transparency

Water district faces new questions of nepotism tied to current manager’s spouse, former manager’s alleged misuse of public funds

The Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) is facing intensifying scrutiny after revelations involving both its former and current managers involving ethics and nepotism issues, and its former manager’s alleged misuse of district funds and other controversies that led to his quiet 2024 resignation.
State

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.
Local

Sheriff: Search underway after Post man reported missing in Crook County

The Crook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as deputies continue searching for 29-year-old Gordon Grafton III, who was reported missing last week after leaving his home in the Post area.
State

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. 
Business

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.
Local

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.
Public Transparency

Public meeting video returns, but City Attorney says remote testimony not required, despite well-accepted Oregon law

The Prineville City Council has approved a resolution providing for remote video attendance at its public meetings, but questions remain about whether residents will be permitted to testify remotely.
Local

Crook County to host meeting tonight on Juniper Canyon secondary access, wildfire safety

Crook County is inviting residents to weigh in on long-debated plans for a secondary access route to Juniper Canyon, an issue brought into sharp focus by the recent Highland Fire. A community meeting is scheduled for tonight, August 20th, from 6–8 p.m. at Carey Foster Hall at the Crook County Fairgrounds.
State

ODOT’s most persistent critic says the State could solve its road-funding crunch—by scuttling some projects

As the Legislature prepares for an Aug. 29 special session to bail out the Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon economist Joe Cortright says the state agency is misleading lawmakers and the public about its budget.
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