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Judge orders Ochoco West Water & Sanitary Authority to release public records, pay legal fees

January 29, 2026

A Crook County Circuit Court judge has entered a default judgment and injunction against the Ochoco West Water and Sanitary Authority (OWWSA), ordering the district to release public records after it failed to respond to a lawsuit filed last fall by the Prineville Review.

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Ochoco West water district’s public meeting issues continue despite an ongoing State ethics investigation

January 27, 2026

The Ochoco West Water and Sanitary Authority (OWWSA) continues to face allegations of violating Oregon’s public meetings laws, even as a formal investigation by the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) remains underway into the district’s governance and transparency practices.

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Ribbon cutting for new Crook County Justice Center set for Sept 27

September 22, 2024

A ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the new Crook County Justice Center is slated to take place Friday, Sept. 27th at 3pm at 260 NW 2nd St in Prineville.

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