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New study finds PGE’s efforts to restore Deschutes River aren’t working

A new scientific review says the strategy that Portland General Electric and the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs developed to return fish to the upper Deschutes River isn’t working. 

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.

Prineville woman killed in rollover crash on George Millican Road

A Prineville woman was killed Monday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on SW George Millican Road, according to the Crook County Sheriff’s Office.

Judge Frank Caprio, beloved ‘Caught in Providence’ star, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence Municipal Court judge whose compassion and humanity in the courtroom earned him worldwide recognition, has passed away at the age of 88.

Trial begins for Smith Rock mass shooting plot suspect

The trial of Samson Garner, accused of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park, opened this week with sharply contrasting arguments from prosecutors and defense attorneys,

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.

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.

Prineville man dies trying to help disabled friend on Lake Billy Chinook

A Prineville man died Monday evening at Lake Billy Chinook after trying to retrieve a drifting boat carrying his disabled friend, according to a statement from Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock.

Water board targets press with new policy after illegal meeting reports, public records failures

Crook County, Ore. - The Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) briefly placed a “media screening policy” on the agenda for its...

Crook County SAR locates two lost near Ochoco Ranger Station

Crook County Search & Rescue was activated Monday evening at 5:20 p.m. after reports of two lost individuals near the Ochoco Ranger Station, according to the agency’s Facebook post.

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