Wallens Ridge State Prison is a level 5 state prison located in

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, housing approximately 700 inmates. Since opening in April 1999, it has been a part of the

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, and is identical to the Red Onion State Prison near Pound. The prison was built for over $70 million. As of 1999 the prison employs almost 800 people.

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Stun gun cited in state prisoner's death at Wallens Ridge

$750,000 settlement for prison suicide
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