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Gov. Kotek invokes Conflagration Act for Lone Rock Fire
With the Lone Rock Fire quickly growing, moving through Gilliam, Morrow, and Wheeler counties, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act in order to send more support to fire crews. The decision was made Monday night, July 15, 2024. The Lone Rock Fire first sparked on July 13, southeast...
Lonerock 'mere inches' from devastation from Lone Rock Fire; 2 more counties issue evacuations
The Lone Rock Fire in Gilliam County moved into Morrow and Wheeler Counties Monday, prompting more evacuations alerts. The last official estimate was 20,000 acres burned. Central Oregon Fire Info reports firefighters from Bureau of Land Management-Prineville, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office worked to protect the community of Lonerock.
Lonerock 'mere inches' from devastation from Lone Rock Fire; 2 more counties issue evacuations
The Lone Rock Fire in Gilliam County moved into Morrow and Wheeler Counties Monday, prompting more evacuations alerts. The last official estimate was 20,000 acres burned. Central Oregon Fire Info reports firefighters from Bureau of Land Management-Prineville, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office worked to protect the community of Lonerock.
Jenny Don't and the Spurs bring Surf-Western sound to Spray
The sounds pouring off the front porch of the Spray General Store last Friday were not of the traditional Western Country variety. Jenny Don't and the Spurs, a four-piece group that plays what they call, "Surf Western" or "Cow Punk" music, brought their unique sound to Spray. It was a real treat for the 80 people in attendance.
22nd Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival readies for big weekend
FOSSIL, OR - Overnight, the town of Fossil will be transformed into a haven for bluegrass music lovers from all over the country. Starting Friday, July 5, the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival will kick off its twenty-second year. The festival is known for bringing marquee talent to Oregon's smallest county...
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