Oregon's U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden?recently announced funding for community projects across Oregon in the Fiscal Year 2023 Senate Appropriations bills.

Some of the funding will benefit projects in Crook and Wheeler counties. $2.5 million is set aside for Ochoco Irrigation District for McKay Creek infrastructure while another $1.019 million will be provided for the Wheeler County Office of Emergency Management for its radio system upgrade.