He retired last July. Success! The prison has cell and dormitory housing, AICwork programs, skills training, education, treatment programs, health services, religious services, physical plant, warehouse space for on-site storage, a central records unit, and administration areas. WILSON: That inmate is in the Two Rivers Correctional Institution, a prison 200 miles east of Portland. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. That prison is overcrowded, according to officials, but a plan to expand the number of beds has faced opposition. Oregon Department of Corrections - Wikipedia accounts, the history behind an article. And if we keep doing that kind of thing, were going to help break the cycle of incarceration for these families.. Prison gets new super | Local News Stories | argusobserver.com Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Keep your business strong with local news, Prison official says power "back and running as normal" at TRCI after week-long outage and COVID-19 surge, 'I might not make it home:' Hundreds fall ill and two die amid COVID-19 surge at TRCI, Echo shop students illuminate school parking lot, UPDATE: Boardman dairy pushes back against state notice, Boise man arrested in connection with assault of Eastern Oregon University student deemed unfit to proceed, committed to Oregon State Hospital, EOU presidential finalist shares views on higher education, Giving pets, owners soft landing in final goodbye, One EOU presidential contender also finalist for top job at West Liberty University, Career Connect job fair in Pendleton hosts more than 400 students, Umatilla County taps Tapani Inc. for pipeline project. Invalid password or account does not exist. 503-842-2811. Lawsuit Alleges 'Willful Indifference' Led To Deadly Conditions In PRCF opened November 9, 1989. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Send questions, comments or news tips togfriedman2@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6653. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In a 2013 incident, a corrections officer assigned to perimeter duty at the Two Rivers Correctional Institution crashed a state vehicle into a signpost after falling asleep at the wheel. After her resignation, Brockamp noted on her LinkedIn page that a rogue retiree is killing my reputation and that she was looking for work. Two Rivers Correctional Institution said goodbye to one superintendent this month and welcomed another. Blewett held the official position of superintendent since December of 2019. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Have any questions? We, the city, we utilize TRCI for work crews fairly regularly, said Mark Morgan, Hermistons assistant city manager. The Oregon State Police also attended the event and handed out free bracelets to kids.