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15th county to vote on seceding from Oregon
Welcome to the Monday, April 29, Brew. Here’s what’s in store for you as you start your day:. Voters in Crook County, Oregon to decide on an advisory measure to secede from the state. Maine joins the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and conditionally establishes ranked-choice voting for...
Recent votes on county measures in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Illinois to join other states or form new ones; next vote scheduled for May 21 in Crook County, Oregon
Voters in Crook County, Oregon, will be voting on a measure on May 21 that asks whether they support negotiations to incorporate the county into the state of Idaho. Since 2013, voters in California, Colorado, and Oregon have decided on measures regarding counties joining other states or forming new states. Voters in one Illinois county will consider a similar measure in November.
Crook County On The Move announces new book
Crook County On The Move has announced the release of a new children’s book about gardening, funded by a grant from Republic Services, just in time for the planting season. “Grow” is filled with interactive ideas for hands on learning about food – from seed to table and beyond. “You can travel these pages to plant a seed, care for and harvest your garden, explore how to prepare and share...
Fire destroys several sheds, outbuildings on NE Prineville street; Crook County Fire crews protect nearby triplex
A fire destroyed several sheds and outbuildings in Prineville Wednesday afternoon, but Crook County Fire and Rescue crews were able to control the blaze before it reached a nearby triplex, an official said. The post Fire destroys several sheds, outbuildings on NE Prineville street; Crook County Fire crews protect nearby triplex appeared first on KTVZ.
CC track squads put on a show
The Crook County High School track & field team dominated both the boys and girls portion of a four-way meet held at Crook County on Wednesday, April 24. It was senior night and the final home meet of the year for Crook County, who spent time recognizing all their seniors during the meet. Also, the seniors were honored wearing white uniforms instead of the blue singlets that the rest of the team wore. ...
Cowgirls third at Rankin Invitational in Madras
The Crook County Cowgirls finished third Saturday, April 27 at the Steve Rankin Invitational Tennis Tournament in Madras. The eight-team tournament was played in a round robin format with each of the eight schools’ No. 1 singles playing seven games against each other, with No. 2 singles players facing each other and No. 1 and No. 2 doubles doing the same. Players earn a point for each game they win,...
Ballots are going out soon: What will Crook County voters see?
Crook County ballots for the May 2024 election will get mailed out May 1 and Republican and Democratic voters alike will have much to decide. Oregon holds closed primary elections, so registered Republican voters will only see Republican party candidates on their ballots and Democrats will only see candidates for their party on the ballot. Nonpartisan offices will appear on all Crook County ballots. Three Crook County offices will appear...
Man in critical condition after being ejected from car in Crook County
PRINEVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - One person has been taken to the hospital in critical condition after a crash in Prineville Saturday night, according to Crook County Sheriff’s Office. Around 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to a crash off of NE Mill Creek Road near NE Lawson Road. When deputies arrived...
Martinez, Lowenbach make all-state honorable mention
Crook County senior Tyson Martinez and sophomore Bryce Lowenbach have both received honorable mention recognition on the OSAA Class 4A Boys All-State Baskeball Team. Martinez, a guard, and Lowenbach, a post, helped lead Crook County to second place in the Tri-Valley Conference and a sixth place finish at this year's state tournament. Isaiah Jones, of the state champion Baker Bulldogs, was named player of the year, while his father, Jebron...
‘I did what needed to be done’: Crook County man talks about finding, helping driver badly injured in rollover crash
A Crook County resident who heard the sounds of a very bad late-night crash last weekend stepped out of his parents' house and stepped up to find the wreck, then the critically injured man thrown from it, and took other steps that he insists were not heroic -- just doing what needed to be done. The post ‘I did what needed to be done’: Crook County man talks about finding, helping driver badly injured in rollover crash appeared first on KTVZ.
Freshman Bales honorable mention all-state
Crook County High School freshman Anna Bales was recently named to the Class 4A All-State basketball team. Bales, a guard, led the Cowgirls in scoring, steals and assists, while helping to lead Crook County to the first round of the state playoffs. She received honorable mention recognition on the all-state team. Bales averaged 12.7 points per game, 5.3 assists, and 9.83 steals per game. She was also second in the team in rebounding at 5.7 boards per game. ...
Crook County awarded $1.169 million in SRS funds
Crook County will receive approximately $1.169 million in federal funding as part of the continuation of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS). U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) who authored the legislation in 2000 and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) recently announced that 30 Oregon counties will receive more than $47.7 million in federal payments for schools and road maintenance, youth job training, wildfire prevention, watershed restoration and habitat conservation. These funds are allocated from the U.S. Forest Service, with more expected from the...
Crook County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams impersonating law enforcement
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Crook County Sheriff's Office says it wants to warn residents about phone scams impersonating law enforcement. In a growing scam reaching people across the country, phone fraudsters are using the threat of arrest warrants to pressure people into paying hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars, Civil Deputy Brandi Lange said. The The post Crook County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams impersonating law enforcement appeared first on KTVZ.
HORSES on the Ranch benefits from St. Charles grants
St. Charles Health System recently announced the recipients of a variety of Community Benefit grants, awarding more than $190,000 to 35 local organizations in Central Oregon. HORSES on the Ranch was one of the organization selected and it will use the funding to engage diverse youth populations with therapeutic experiences on the ranch in Crook County. The grants were awarded to provide basic needs, to support local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to sponsor local events and as part of St. Charles’ Priority Grant to increase a sense “Our Community Benefit team is thrilled to provide funding for these organizations to create opportunities for welcoming and belonging in Central Oregon,” said Carlos Salcedo, Community Benefit manager for St. Charles. “Our hope is that through these ongoing partnerships, we will see more Central Oregonians feel connected to their communities and reduce isolation and loneliness.”
Cowboy golfers second, third in tourneys
The Crook County High School boys golf team recently played a pair of tournaments on Central Oregon courses, finishing third in the Mountain View Invitational, held at Pronghorn Golf Course on Tuesday, April 23, then taking second at the La Pine Invitational, played at Quail Run Golf Course on Wednesday, April 24. At Pronghorn the Summit Storm won with a score of 320, while Bend was a distant second with a score of 346 and Crook County was close behind with a round of 349....
Former Crook County School District leader named ESD superintendent
The new High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) superintendent is a familiar name and face in Crook County. The HDESD board of directors announced last week that Sara Johnson will be the organization’s next superintendent. Johnson served as the Crook County School District Superintendent for five years before stepping down last summer. Beginning in July, Johnson will lead the HDESD team in the delivery of Central Oregon’s early childhood education...
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