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Education
Crook County school board ousts superintendent after 6 months
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The school board put Melissa Skinner on paid administrative leave Monday.

Merkley pushes Oregon officials to monitor Crook County wells near mine site
State environmental health officials have a plan, but who pays is an open question.

Federal judge OKs wrongful death claim over man killed by Crook County sheriff’s deputy
The federal judge dismissed family's claim the deputy used excessive force, but agreed to take a wrongful death claim to a civil jury.

Crook County residents threaten to sue over tainted well water near Knife River mine
Federal lawmakers are also pressuring Oregon to take a hard look at groundwater complaints.

Rescue crews locate two stranded in Ochoco National Forest
The pair were found hiking winter roads in shorts, officials said.

Business
Data Centers Boost Prineville's Economy, But Not Without Growing Pains
The new tech economy has put the squeeze on other resources in this old Western town.
science environment
Crook County Rejects Controversial Natural Resources Plan
Crook County leaders voted 2-1 to reject the natural resource plan submitted by a local political action committee.
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