Investigations & Public Records Dossiers
Multi-month reporting built on public records requests, financial audits, environmental sampling, and verified primary documentation.
The Valley Bridge Contracts: Three Years of Overruns and Uninspected Piles
A four-month examination of 1,200 subcontract invoices and state inspection logs revealed unapproved concrete mixtures used on the northern pier spans while independent engineering audits were deferred by the county road department.
Beyond voter-approved bond cap
Missing required core test logs
From formal request to disclosure
Active & Concluded Investigative Series
Agricultural Runoff in the North Creek Basin: Five-Year Watershed Data
State testing logs showed nitrate levels exceeded voluntary basin targets in 14 of the last 18 quarters without mandatory enforcement triggers.
The Valley Bridge Contracts: Three Years of Overruns and Uninspected Piles
A four-month examination of 1,200 subcontract invoices revealed unapproved concrete mixtures used on the northern pier spans.
Agricultural Runoff in the North Creek Basin: Five-Year Watershed Data
State testing logs showed nitrate levels exceeded voluntary basin targets in 14 of the last 18 quarters without mandatory enforcement triggers.
Commercial Property Tax Appeals: Large Holdings Won 42% Assessment Reductions
An analysis of board records found corporate retail parcels received significantly larger tax abatements than independent local storefronts.
Active Public Records Requests (FOIA & ORS 192)
Log of formal document requests filed by Mill City Herald reporters with county and state bodies.
| Tracking ID | Agency / Department | Subject Matter | Filed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-2026-088 | Cascade County Road Dept. | North Pier core test engineering logs and subcontractor invoices | May 4, 2026 | Released |
| PR-2026-094 | Lower Valley Water District | Capital reserve audit working papers and commissioner emails (2024–2026) | June 12, 2026 | Released |
| PR-2026-102 | Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality | Quarterly nitrate water basin sampling data for North Creek Tributary | July 18, 2026 | Under Review |
| PR-2026-109 | Mill City Planning Commission | South Waterfront industrial rezoning traffic impact assessments | August 10, 2026 | Under Review |