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OREGON: “The extension applies to households in Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Jackson, Jefferson, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wasco and Wheeler counties.” www.oregonlive.com/wildfires/20... - @oregonian.com

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SNAP replacement deadline extended for wildfire losses
Those who lost food because of recent wildfires have until Aug. 14 to report the loss.
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July 30, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Crook County is set to revitalize its sagebrush ecosystem with a groundbreaking $3.5M grant, aiming to produce 1,000 pounds of native seeds while enhancing wildlife migration and land management.

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Crook County Soil & Water outlines $3.5M restoration grant; board approves $25,000 county support
District manager Andy Gallagher and coordinator Rebecca Kelbel described a $3.5M National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant to restore sagebrush habitat, including seed production, juniper treatments and invasive-grass response; the board approved a $25,000 county contribution to the district.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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Crook County school board ousts superintendent after 6 months
The school board put Melissa Skinner on paid administrative leave Monday.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Devil's Tower. #Devil'sTower #MatoTapila #BearLodge #NationalMonument #Butte #Nature #Landscape #CrookCounty #Wyoming #Photography
Devil's Tower taken from a distance. In the foreground is a hill leading up to Devil's tower with scattered evergreen trees in front of it. The trees are dwarfed by the tower itself, which rises up out of the and reaches up to the blue sky behind it. There are some white clouds, mostly to the left and above and behind it. The tower looks thicker at the base and pine trees can be seen around that part of it, but as it rises it is just rock. The top half appears to have scratch marks all the way around it and the top is flat. A Native American legend tells of a giant bear scratching it as it climbed to the top, leaving the grooves that we see today.
March 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Crook County has taken a significant step towards ensuring equitable transportation services by adopting a comprehensive Title VI nondiscrimination plan.

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Crook County adopts Title VI nondiscrimination plan, adopts complaint form and log
Staff recommended and the board adopted an order adopting the Cascade East Transit (CET) Title VI plan on behalf of Crook County, including a complaint form and public complaint log; staff said the county has received only one Title VI complaint in recent years.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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Crook County is on the brink of accepting a $1 million horse racing grant, but the decision to subcontract work to the Crooked River Roundup has sparked urgent debate among commissioners.

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Commissioners debate $1M horse-racing grant and subcontracting with Crooked River Roundup
A lengthy discussion centered on whether Crook County should accept a $1,000,000 state grant for horse racing at the fairgrounds, whether the county should subcontract work to the Crooked River Roundup, and what approvals DAS may require; staff will draft a subcontract and commissioners aim to vote at a special work session next Wednesday.
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September 25, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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Early Voting Surprise:
A former student from my very first class at Mercy H.S. is on the ballot. Judith Rice graduated in 1974, and served as Chicago City Treasurer for several years. 🇺🇸👩🏽‍⚖️🗳️ #earlyandoften
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March 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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GALs wield enormous influence in family court cases. When they’re silent—or absent—the entire system fails the children, it claims to protect.

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​Cook County Family Courts Are Failing Families—And Children Are Paying the Price
One of your neighbors posted in Neighbor News. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
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August 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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#Oregon: Erster Nachweis von #Vogelgrippe bei einem #Schwein
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Die Farm im #CrookCounty wurde unter Quarantäne gestellt und andere Tiere dort, darunter Schafe und Ziegen, werden überwacht, teilte das USDA mit.
October 30, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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The Crook County Board of Commissioners is at a crossroads, evaluating vital services for the sheriff's office that could redefine public safety in the community.

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County Commissioners Discuss Core Services for Sheriff's Office
Commissioners evaluate mandated and proposed service levels for the sheriff's office.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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The Crook County Board is diving deep into service levels and court security, aiming for clarity and informed decisions that could reshape county operations.

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Board Discusses Service Levels and Requests Tables to Analyze Court Security Impact
Board seeks clarity on service levels and court security without budget considerations.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Crook County is stepping up its transparency game by adopting a new public records policy that promises improved access and aligns with Oregon law.

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Crook County adopts updated public-records policy and approves FY2027 fee schedule
The county adopted an updated public records policy to align with Oregon law and approved a corrected fee schedule for fiscal year 2027; a local reporter praised the changes during public comment.
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May 26, 2026 at 3:17 AM
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Chief Smith warns that recent unpredictable winds and thunderstorms have elevated the fire risk in Crook County, putting both homes and firefighters in danger.

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Fire chief warns of red-flag conditions, unpredictable winds as fires spread
Chief Smith told Crook County commissioners that recent thunderstorms, abundant lightning and unpredictable outflow winds create red-flag conditions that can rapidly expand fires and threaten homes and firefighters; he said the declaration will help response and possible reimbursement.
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July 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Crook County is considering a temporary moratorium on large solar farms as community voices call for greater transparency and public input on land use decisions.

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Crook County opens public process on possible temporary moratorium for large solar farms
Commissioners directed staff to prepare notices and documents to begin hearings on a possible temporary moratorium for commercial photovoltaic facilities and separate interim wildlife protections tied to the county’s Goal 5 inventory update. The board also discussed legal risks, DLCD notice timelines and possible appeals.
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June 7, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Crook County's planning staff revealed steady permit activity and a key development on the horizon, but concerns are brewing over the timing of crucial infrastructure improvements.

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Planning staff reports steady permit volumes; Hidden Canyon and cell-tower hearings scheduled
Planning staff told commissioners permit volumes remain near recent averages, described data-center retrofits and apartment closeouts, and flagged a March 11 Planning Commission review of the Hidden Canyon development (including an MOU with ODOT and RMG Destination Resorts) and a Feb. 11 hearing on a Palau View cell tower.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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Crook County is considering a significant expansion of its mineral inventory, with 1.7 million tons of basalt at stake and potential impacts on wildlife and local communities.

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Board opens first hearing on adding 4.1 acres to Crook County mineral inventory; second hearing set for May 20
The board opened a de novo hearing on an ordinance to add roughly 4.1 acres to Crook County's inventory of significant aggregate sites; staff cited testing and an applicant estimate of ~1.7 million tons in place and said potential conflicts (wildlife, water) and mitigation will be addressed in the conditional‑use process.
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May 17, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Hunting plans are changing as closures impact access and refunds, leaving license holders scrambling for updates on their tags and hunt units.

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Hunting closures, tag refunds and point reinstatements addressed amid closures
Agency staff said some hunt units remain closed, archery hunts proceeded in some areas, and the agency has offered refunds or point reinstatements on a case-by-case basis, typically notifying affected license holders roughly a week before hunts.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:51 AM
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Crook County just took a significant step towards ensuring equitable transportation by adopting the Cascade East Transit Title VI plan, complete with a new complaint form and log.

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Board adopts CET Title VI plan for Crook County, publishes complaint form and log
The board adopted Order 2026-40 to adopt the Cascade East Transit (CET) Title VI plan on the county's behalf, published a complaint form and complaint log, and staff noted the county has received only one relevant complaint in recent years.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Crook County is set to transform its landscape with a groundbreaking $3.5 million grant aimed at restoring the sagebrush ecosystem and producing a local native seed supply!

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Commissioners award $25,000 to Crook County Soil & Water Conservation District; staff detail multi-million-dollar grants and restoration plans
District officials told the board they have a $3.5 million National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant for sagebrush ecosystem restoration (goal: 1,000 lbs of native seed by Feb. 2029), juniper treatment contracts, pipeline and trough installations, and plans to survey 70,000 acres for invasive annual grasses; the board approved a $25,000 county contribution to support the district's work.
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September 18, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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The debate is heating up as Crook County commissioners consider a $1 million grant for horse racing—will they take the plunge or let it slip away?

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Commissioners debate whether to accept $1 million horse-racing grant; Crooked River Roundup asks county to take funds
The board spent substantial time weighing whether to accept a $1,000,000 grant tied to House Bill 5204 to support horse racing at the fairgrounds. Key issues were DAS approval for subcontracting to Crooked River Roundup, procurement, bonding/insurance and timing; staff agreed to draft a proposed subcontract for review and commissioners planned a vote at next week's work session.
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September 18, 2026 at 9:08 AM
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Over $15 million in repairs are needed as emergency response teams tackle critical burn-area recovery efforts in Crook County, Oregon.

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Agency estimates millions in suppression-repair; identifies immediate priorities
Officials said burn-area emergency response teams are prioritizing dozer-line cleanup, culvert and fence repairs and erosion control, with a preliminary repair estimate over $15 million.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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Amid urgent salvage operations in Crook County, officials warn that the clock is ticking—timber values plummet in just six months!

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Agencies outline salvage logging, decking and narrow NEPA windows for timber sales
Agency staff said crews are decking and hauling burned timber to centralized pits, aiming to move salvage through NEPA quickly because timber value falls after roughly six months.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Irrigation representatives are sounding the alarm as Pacific Power's wildfire-safety shutoffs waste over 2 million gallons of water this year, jeopardizing crops and firefighting efforts.

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Irrigation district urges Crook County to press Pacific Power after outages cost millions of gallons
North Union irrigation representatives told the Board that Pacific Power's wildfire-safety shutoffs have forced emergency releases from irrigation canals and wasted at least 2,000,000 gallons this year; the county agreed to draft a letter asking the utility to re-evaluate crew deployment and outage impacts on irrigation.
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September 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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State fire teams made a significant impact during recent wildfires, helping to protect structures and reduce losses through strategic collaboration and targeted thinning efforts.

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Officials outline mutual-aid firefighting and fuels strategy after large fires
Agency officials and committee members described how state fire teams, targeted thinning and cross-boundary partnerships reduced structure losses, while noting long repair timelines and the need to rebuild collaborative relationships with environmental groups.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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Crook County commissioners are grappling with a $1 million decision that could reshape local horse racing, but the risks of accepting the grant could put taxpayers on the hook.

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Crook County commissioners weigh risks of acting as fiscal agent for $1 million horse-racing grant
Commissioners debated whether Crook County should accept a $1 million horse-racing grant and administer it for the Crooked River Roundup or push for legislative changes. Legal counsel warned the county could retain reporting liability and face clawback risk if a subrecipient fails.
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September 16, 2026 at 7:37 PM