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  • Published on Jun 8, 2023

    Ex-Gov. Kate Brown must give deposition in case alleging ‘indifference’ to state prisoners during COVID-19

    Former Gov. Kate Brown will be compelled to answer questions in a deposition as part of a pending case that alleges she and the state failed to protect Oregon prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday. The ruling will make her the …

    Source: OregonLive.com - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 18, 2021

    Brown moves forward with closing 3 prisons in Oregon

    SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Gov. Kate Brown is closing three Oregon prisons, a decision authorities say would save the state more than $44 million. The governor said she believes the money could be better invested elsewhere, such as early childhood education. The …

    Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
  • Published on Dec 22, 2021

    Shutter Creek Correctional Facility expected to close down by Dec. 31

    COOS COUNTY, Ore.— The Shutter Creek Correctional Institution in Coos County is expected to close by December 31. Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins says Governor Kate Brown brought up the idea of shutting down the prison two years ago but they …

    Source: KOBI 5 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Nov 12, 2021

    State expresses interest in taking over Shutter Creek

    Shutter Creek Correctional Institute could soon have a new tenant. Ownership of the recently-closed state prison near Lakeside returned to the federal government when Gov. Kate Brown decided to close the prison. But that change in ownership could be short- …

    Source: The Bandon Western World - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Aug 7, 2020

    Oregon lawmakers return to big deficit, police questions

    SALEM, Ore. (AP) - The Oregon Legislature will meet for its second special session of 2020 beginning Monday to try to fix a $1.2 billion revenue hole due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While some lawmakers predict the session could be completed within a …

    Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 29, 2021

    Shutter Creek prison closed despite pleas from community

    COOS COUNTY, Ore. —A Coos County prison that has many fighting for it to stay open, is officially closing. Wednesday, the Oregon Department of Corrections confirmed the status of Shutter Creek Correctional Institution. This comes after Shutter Creek …

    Source: KOBI 5 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2020

    Oregon governor to release some inmates to slow virus spread

    PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has asked for a list names by June 22 of inmates eligible for possible release to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state prison system. The state Department of Corrections was asked to perform a “case-by-case …

    Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
  • Published on Jul 12, 2021

    Shutter Creek makes it case to governor

    With Shutter Creek Correctional Institution scheduled to permanently close in January 2022, community leaders were given one final chance to save the state prison. State Rep. Boomer Wright said he convinced Gov. Kate Brown to listen to the community before …

    Source: The Bandon Western World - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 7, 2021

    Oregon heat wave linked to hospitalizations and drownings - OPB

    Three days of record breaking heat are taking their toll on Oregonians. Around 200 Oregonians have visited emergency departments or urgent care centers due to heat-related illness since the heat wave began Friday, according to data published by the Oregon …

    Source: Oregon State News.Net - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jun 29, 2021

    Some Oregon Prisons Will Rely on Fans and Swamp Coolers During Historic Heat Wave - Willamette Week

    Four of Oregon’s 13 prison facilities are not equipped with central air conditioning heading into this weekend’s potentially historic heat wave, where temperatures are projected to climb as high as 115 degrees. “The agency has been monitoring the weather …

    Source: Oregon State News.Net - Uncategorized
  • Published on Apr 24, 2020

    Oregon gets doses of good news in battling coronavirus

    SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Oregon is getting several shots of good news as it battles the coronavirus pandemic. Masks for medical workers have been in desperately short supply in Oregon, risking exposing not only them to the coronavirus but other patients. Now, …

    Source: The Washington Times - Right-wing
  • Published on May 14, 2021

    With Shutter Creek still set to close, Wright to meet with Gov.

    On the heels of a decision to keep a similar facility open, State Rep. Boomer Wright is asking Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to reconsider her plans to close Coos County’s Shutter Creek Correctional Institution. Brown announced last week she was backtracking on …

    Source: The Bandon Western World - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on May 21, 2021

    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown reverses course, keeps Warner Creek prison open - OPB

    Oregon Gov. Kate Brown speaks at a press conference to address the coronavirus pandemic in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 20, 2020. Bradley W. Parks / OPBOregon Gov. Kate Brown announced this week the Warner Creek Correctional Facility in rural Lake …

    Source: Oregon State News.Net - Uncategorized
  • Published on May 13, 2021

    Gov. Brown decides against closing Lakeview minimum-security prison

    Oregon-Northwest KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — A minimum-security state prison in southern Oregon that was slated to close in 2022 will remain open. The Herald and News reports that Gov. Kate Brown told the Lake County Prison Committee this week that the …

    Source: KTVZ - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on May 13, 2021

    Gov. Brown decides against closing minimum security prison

    KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — A minimum security state prison in southern Oregon that was slated to close in 2022 will remain open. Gov. Kate Brown told the Lake County Prison Committee this week that the Warner Creek Correctional Facility will stay open …

    Source: The News Review - Oregon - Label Pending
  • Published on Apr 15, 2021

    Escaped debris burns bring crews to early fires

    Southwestern Oregon fire officials are urging property owners to exercise caution after crews responded to five small fires Tuesday. “If you don’t need to burn, hold off on burning,” said Jef Chase, a spokesperson for the Coos Forest Protective Association …

    Source: The Bandon Western World - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 28, 2021

    Why Salem's Mill Creek Correctional Facility will be shuttered by July

    Oregon isn't locking up offenders like it used to. With the state looking to save money, the governor is moving forward with closing three prisons. Salem's Mill Creek Correctional Facility opened in 1929. Now, the minimum-security facility is …

    Source: Salem Reporter - Oregon - Center-left
  • Published on Dec 4, 2020

    Prison closures would have negative ripple effect, says a Coos County Commisioner

    COOS CO., Or- Governor Brown’s proposed budget plan released this week calls for the closure of three state prisons. But according to a county commissioner, the closure of these prisons will have a huge impact on the communities. The governor wants to …

    Source: KOBI 5 - Oregon - Neutral
  • Published on Dec 2, 2020

    Good Afternoon, News: Oregon Breaks COVID Death Record, Judge Rules Against Portland Cops, and Barr Finds Zero Voter ...

    "Uh-oh... I accidentally told the truth. Welp, see you in the unemployment line!" Bill Pugliano / Getty News Here's your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider making a recurring …

    Source: Alt Weeklies - Left-wing

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