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What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, Mar. 29 – Apr. 5, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (Available Now) Naive-but-determined museum cartographer Milo Thatch (Michael J. Fox), dreams of completing the quest begun by his late grandfather, a famous explorer. When a journal surfaces, an eccentric billionaire funds an expedition and the action shifts to high gear. Inexperienced but determined, Milo becomes the key to unraveling an ancient mystery when he joins up with a group of daredevil...
Our TV picks for Saturday, March 30: The Reading, The Ten Commandments, I Am Chris Farley
The Reading VH1 6:30 p.m. Emma Leeden (Mo’Nique) writes a book detailing a horrifying break-in that led to the death of her family. To generate press, she agrees to have 19-year-old medium Sky Brown (Chasity Sereal) do a staged reading. But evil finds itself on the guest list. The Ten Commandments ...
‘Spider-Man’ makes a swing overseas
Let this be said right up front: Do not stop watching “Spider-Man: Far From Home” before the end credits are over. Hopefully, FX will leave them at full-screen size when it shows the 2019 film as part of a “Spider-Man” marathon Sunday, March 31. If you do walk away too soon, you’ll miss a major twist, and one that certainly was vital to the next movie in the series (2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which will be shown immediately after this). This film is quite...
Just like magic: Original fantasy-adventure series ‘Renegade Nell’ premieres
One exceptional young woman drives polite society mad on her journey to fulfill an unexpected destiny in “Renegade Nell,” an original historical adventure series premiering Friday, March 29, on Disney+. All eight episodes of the family-friendly fantasy series drop on the streamer on premiere day. Nell Jackson, portrayed by “Derry Girls” star Louisa Harland, is a clever, brave woman who makes a name for herself as a highwaywoman in 18th-century England after she is framed for murder. Petty theft on the road keeps Nell afloat...
Cowboys beat cold, Tillamook
The Crook County Cowboys had their opening round game of the White Buffalo Classic Spring Break Tournament postponed a day due to weather. Playing Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in near freezing weather, the Cowboys were in control from the opening inning of a 5-0 victory over the Tillamook Cheesemakers. Playing as the visiting team, the Cowboys took advantage of a pair of Tillamook errors to score three runs in...
Buying rural or urban? Know the differences
The decision to move is a personal choice typically reached after considering several variables. Career opportunities, a better climate, superior schools, or a desire to be closer to family compel millions of people to move each year, and those factors underscore how unique each move can be. Steinway Moving & Storage contends that the average American moves 11.7 times, while the Canadian Association of Movers says Canadians move an average...
Starting a conversation: Clackamas County hosts webinar on preventing underage drinking
Start by listening and then find teachable moments. Through communication and information, underage drinking can be prevented. These were two of the key points shared on Monday, March 18, when the Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services Department hosted the webinar, “Prevent Underage Drinking. Talk. They Hear You.” The department invited three guests to speak during the webinar and answer questions afterward: Dr. Marvin Seppala, former chief medical officer...
Prineville-Crook County Chamber to launch tourism discount program
To boost local tourism, the Prineville-Crook County Chamber of Commerce is planning to soon launch a new program to incentivize visiting the community. The Tourism Discount Program was developed by the local Chamber staff. “We are trying to get people to frequent our businesses, our restaurants,” said Kim Molnar, the Chamber’s director of tourism, “and it’s a way to highlight some of our restaurants and businesses and offer up a...
Aston Martin's DBX SUV goes over the top in any weather
One of the things about traveling in winter is that you never know what kind of weather you'll get when you arrive back in Portland. As it happened, I flew in at about dusk a few weeks ago, right into one of our early March snowstorms. I was a little worried about that, as I was picking up the very expensive and powerful Aston Martin DBX707. This SUV costs over $250,000, and I really didn't want to be the person who stuffed it into a ditch. However, my route home took me over Highway 6 to Tillamook, so I had...
Our TV picks for Friday, March 29: Ready to Love, Dateline NBC
Ready to Love OWN 5 p.m. This season finale brings together the last remaining singles in an effort to see who truly has a connection that can last a lifetime. Host Nephew Tommy has guided these men and women to a place where only they can know what is in their hearts. Dateline NBC KGW 9 p.m. Lester Holt hosts an all-new episode of NBC’s acclaimed newsmagazine. Using in-depth investigative reporting, news correspondents provide answers to the United States’ most compelling mysteries and powerful documentaries on timely topics.
How to find the right real estate agent
Working with a real estate agent can give both buyers and sellers an edge in what continues to be a challenging real estate market. Agents, brokers and Realtors are professionals with distinct expertise and knowledge of buying and selling homes. That expertise is evidenced by how many people rely on real estate professionals yearly. A 2022 Zillow Group Consumer Housing Trends report found that 88% of homeowners choose to list their homes with a real estate agent when it comes time to sell. ...
Villastrigo makes 4A second team all-state volleyball
Despite reaching the state tournament and pushing eventual state champion Marist Catholic to five sets in the state quarterfinals, just one Crook County Cowgirl was selected to the OSAA Class 4A All-State Volleyball Team. Crook County Libero Jaycee Villastrigo was named to the all-state second team. It was the fourth year in a row that Villastrigo was recognized in all-state balloting. Giana Elgarico of Marist Catholic and Bridget Gould of...
Cowgirls back on track with win over Seaside
The Crook County Cowgirls rebounded from a loss to Yamhill Carlton on Friday, March 22 to roll past Seaside 11-2 Tuesday afternoon in Prineville. “I think it was very important,” Crook County pitcher Raelynn Weaver said of getting back in the win column. “We are ranked pretty high and we want to go into the season with the mentality to win it all. We know we can go far this season.” ...
Cowgirl throwers win Springfield event
A number of Crook County High School throwers traveled to Springfield Saturday, March 23 for the Harvey Lewellen Throws Invitational, held at Thurston High School. The Cowgirls came out on top of a five-team field, scoring 37 points, while Thurston finished second with 29 points and Springfield took third with 24. Meanwhile, the Cowboys were third in a six-team field. Cottage Grove took first with 37 points, while Thurston was second with 35 and Crook County was a close third with 32 points. ...
Ochoco Irrigation District completing title transfer with BOR
Ochoco Irrigation District is poised to take ownership and local control of multiple properties and easements tied to construction of Bowman Dam in the 1950s. “There was an act passed by Congress (in 2019) called the Dingell Act,” explained District Manager Bruce Scanlon. “It was put forth as an avenue for entities … that are under contract with the federal government for repayment of a project that had been undertaken. Once the entity has paid off the original obligation … then we could go through...
BACK IN TIME - 1949: Work begins on Prineville Golf Club course
110 years ago April 9, 1914 Ferdinand Rots, a sheepherder, met an untimely end by drowning Saturday evening at the Crooked River bridge at O'Neil. Rots, who was herding for W.M. Vaughn, had his sheep camp about 200 yards from the bridge. ...
Readers' Choice: Oregon's favorite local musicians playlist
Your Oregon News asked readers in an unofficial survey about who their favorite local musicians are. Our readers said 80% of them like local musicians, and 80% of them also like live music. About 50% responded that they go hear local musicians about once a season; 38% said once a month; 13% said one a year; 4% said every weekend; and 4% said less than once a year. Here are...
Our TV picks for Thursday, March 28: The Rat Race, The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes, 9-1-1
The Rat Race TCM 5 p.m. When saxophonist Pete Hammond Jr. (Tony Curtis) moves to New York City looking for fame and fortune, his lack of success forces him to get a room with equally unsuccessful model and dancer Peggy Brown (Debbie Reynolds), which leads to romance. The First 48 Presents Critical Minutes ...
Oregon first lady will bring staff, security detail to out-of-state conference
Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson will attend a conference in Salt Lake City this week with two state-funded staffers and a security detail of state police troopers, Gov. Tina Kotek’s office said Monday, March 25. The trip — a meetup of first spouses from around the country organized by the National Governors Association — is the latest signal of Kotek Wilson’s growing role within the governor’s office, a dynamic that is said to have led to the impending departure of three of the governor’s...
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