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BACK IN TIME - 1914: Community devastated by accidental shooting death
110 years ago July 30, 1914 Seldom has this community been so grievously shocked as when the news was received Saturday morning that Miss Viola Truesdale had been shot and killed and her sister, Pauline, seriously wounded by the accidental discharge of a revolver at Tacoma, Washington. The girls left their home at Powell Butte the first of this month to visit relatives in Tacoma and it was just as...
Air quality concerns continue into the weekend
Today will be a warm day with highs reaching the mid 80s for the region. Yesterday, we saw highs in the upper 70s with a high temperature of 79 in Bend, so we didn’t even hit the 80s. Yesterday was a little cooler than normal for this time of year but we’ll be seeing those seasonal temperature through early next week. We’ll get back into the 90s by mid to late next week. Lows will remain in the 40s and 50s.
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
Crook County Fair embracing ag theme
The aroma from food truck vendors and fair food booths wafts through the air. Kids take a trip around a collection of civic and craft vendors and past a stage where musicians will later take the stage. Families stroll from one building where they checked a host of poultry raised by local children to another building where they check out some goats, swine and more. As they make the trek, they can see carnival-style game booths and someone trying their best to stay upright in...
New, growing Central Oregon fires: Camp Creek Fire SW of Paulina prompts Level 2 alert: Crazy Creek Fire at 5,000 acres
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Central Oregon firefighters continued in Wednesday's hot, windy conditions to battle several large fast-moving fires burning around the region among the many being fought across the state. And Wednesday's hot, windy weather was not helping, at all, amid a red flag warning and flash flood watchin...
Air quality alert affecting Oregon
On Thursday at 3:58 p.m. an air quality alert was issued for Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Senior League state champs honored by Council
The Crook County Seniors Little League Baseball game struggled to score runs at the Western Regional tournament, going 1-2 before they were eliminated from the event. Representing the state of Oregon Crook County opened the event, which was held June 17-23 in Oakland, California, with an 11-0 loss to Northern California. The team rebounded to edge Colorado 3-2 in the first round of consolation, before being eliminated from the tournament with a 13-0 loss to the eventual champion Southern California. ...
Update: Air quality alert issued for Oregon
On Wednesday at 6:02 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued for Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler counties. According to the National Weather Service, "Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. A Smoke Air Quality Advisory has been issued. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes runny nose aggravate heart and lung diseases and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition."
Central Oregon unemployment rates fall in June; Deschutes, Crook counties see job gains
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased throughout Central Oregon in June, while both Crook and Deschutes counties saw total nonfarm employment increase over the month, the Oregon Employment Department reported Tuesday. Crook County: The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased over the month of June and is now 6.1%, down from 6.3% in The post Central Oregon unemployment rates fall in June; Deschutes, Crook counties see job gains appeared first on KTVZ.
New Crook County School District superintendent begins tenure
Crook County School District recently welcomed the long-awaited beginning of Melissa Skinner serving as its superintendent. Her first day on the job included attending her first school board meeting July 15, where she was welcomed by the board and community, setting the stage for her first 100 days as the district’s new leader. With more than two decades of experience as a teacher, director and administrator, Skinner is eager to...
Central Oregon fires grow fast in hot, windy weather: Crazy Creek Fire doubles to 10,000 acres, new evacuations
(Update: Thursday report) Central Oregon Interagency Dispatch Update – July 25, 2024. Central Oregon —Yesterday fire activity increased on the Camp Creek Fire burning 12 miles southwest of Paulina due to afternoon winds. The fire is now estimated at 500 acres and is 0% contained. The fire predominately pushed to the north and is now approximately four miles south of Highway 380. Firefighters on the ground were supported by a very large airtanker, large airtankers, single engine air tankers and air attack. As of last night, the fire was holding along Camp Creek Road on the east side and tankers had dropped fire retardant along the west side.
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