In a remote corner of rural Southern Oregon, the small, former timber town of Lakeview is drowning in debt. Its story is an extreme example of the pitfalls facing governments across Oregon’s tight-knit rural communities, where departments face high turnover, scant oversight and meager resources.
Like many of Oregon's former timber towns, Lakeview faces some steep challenges stemming from bad bets, mismanagement and industry failures. Now, drowning in debt, the state's 'tallest town' looks for answers to keep the town alive.
