Shutter Creek News Today

The former site of Shutter Creek Correctional Institution has been transferred to the Oregon Department of State Lands for use as the headquarters of the Elliott State Research Forest, state

State officials said they have secured the former site of Shutter Creek Correctional Institution for the headquarters of the Elliott State Research Forest.

Gov. Kate Brown is using her executive authority to close three Oregon prisons, a move her office said would save the state more than $44 million dollars.

COOS COUNTY, Ore. —A Coos County prison that’s slated to close in January, has many people in the community still fighting to keep it open. The Shutter Creek Correctional Facility is one of 3 facilities that Governor Brown slated to close due to budget concerns. Shutter Creek employees, County Commissioners, and community members are all coming together to keep it open. In a virtual meeting, they plan to plead with the governor to keep it open. State Representative Boomer Wright says the f...

So far, the Lane County Public volunteer force has helped distribute about 115,500 doses to people in Lane County.

Rep. Reschke: Closing Lakeview prison would be a grave mistake State Representative E. Werner Reschke is pushing back against Governor Kate Browns proposal to close Warner Creek Correctional Facility in Lakeview. Posted: Feb 1, 2021 2:09 PM Posted By: Jamie Parfitt LAKEVIEW, Ore. — Governor Kate Browns plan to close three Oregon state prisons would be a "grave mistake," according to state lawmaker E. Werner Reschke, who represents much of Klamath and Lake counties. Governor Browns most rece...

Coos County commissioners hope to save Shutter Creek Coos County Commissioner Melissa Cribbins said the closure is going to leave a huge dent in the community. Posted: Jan 19, 2021 6:10 PM Posted By: Evita Garza NORTH BEND, Ore. – Members of the Coos County Board of Commissioners are still trying to figure out their next steps as the state prepares to shut down Shutter Creek Correctional Institution for good. Gov. Kate Brown said they plan to shut down three facilities in 2022, which will s...

Gov. Kate Brown is using her executive authority to close three Oregon prisons, a decision her office said would save the state more than $44 million. The

COOS CO., Coos County organizations are pleading for Governor Kate Brown to keep Shutter Creek open. It’s one of three state prisons, that Governor Brown is looking to close in her budget proposal released earlier this month. Non-profit, South Coast Development Council and the Southwest Oregon Work Force Investment Board are both signing the letter. It’s goal is to inform Governor Brown about the impact that closing the facility will have on the community, and economy. According to the cou...