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Debate persists about Oregon farmland loss
Though several controversial land use bills didn’t gain traction in Oregon this year, the discussion over the state’s ...
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Madras finalizes UGB expansion: 196 acres added for industrial growth
Approval bring land owned by county into development area, clears path for high-tech development and long-term job creation
Business
St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Madras
Drive-up service, medical supplies and education offered at new Oak Street location
High School
Picard of Madras stuns the field and herself by winning the Class 4A girls 1,500-meter state title
EUGENE – Emily Picard is still in shock at what happened during the four laps around the track ...
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Culver’s Kaydon Haro wins Class 2A state title in the 200 meters
EUGENE – A year ago, Kaydon Haro had a surprising finish in the 200 meters at the state ...
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EPA lifts emergency order, confirms safety of Warm Springs drinking water
Infrastructure upgrades resolve years of boil notices and pressure loss on reservation
Business
COCC students, Bill Hunt featured in Art Adventure Gallery exhibit
“Art Branches Need Trees” holds reception June 5 in Madras
Lifestyle
History Pub explores Jefferson County’s movie theater past
Free June 18 program at New Basin Distillery
Opinion
CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer of Hay Creek and Trout Creek ran prosperous ranches
James Oel Douthit was very active in community affairs as was his wife and brother
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Website refresh: What our subscribers should expect for our brand new website design
You may have noticed, our website has a brand new look. Today, the Madras Pioneer debuts a cleaner, ...
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Wind-driven burn pile sparks Ranchos fire, prompts evacuations
Crews halt spread between homes; fire district closes burning season early amid rising risks
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Food shortage in Central Oregon forces NeighborImpact to shut down aid programs
NeighborImpact, the regional organization that provides food, childcare, utility assistance and more, has announced the cancellation of two ...
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Three local students earn prestigious Ford Family scholarships
Andred Pineda, Yashira Chavero and Manny Meraz win scholarship that provides full tuition coverage
Government
Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding
Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting ...
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Deschutes ‘water bank’ intended to ease water leases
Irrigators could borrow and lend water through a centralized “water bank” in Oregon’s Deschutes Basin under legislation headed ...
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Fire restrictions expand across Central Oregon as wildfire season begins
Fire season officially starts June 2 - BLM limits campfires starting June 1; regional burn ban also in ...
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Memorial Day speeding effort results in 38 citations, 7 warnings and 2 arrests
Over the course of the Memorial Day weekend, the Madras Police Department conducted enhanced traffic enforcement as part ...
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NUID advocates for local projects in DC, like fish screens
Some federal grants have been suspended
Lifestyle
Priday Ranch: A legacy of stewardship shapes vital steelhead habitat today
Once a 19th-century cattle operation, the Priday Ranch now protects vital steelhead habitat and showcases the long-term power ...
Lifestyle
“Just a Piece of Stone” a new book by Mary Ann Hake
Middle grade historical adventure takes readers through history
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DRCI Fire Crew is ready to work
The Deer Ridge Correctional Institution near Madras has been operating since September 2007. Since then, the prison has ...
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Free camping and events at Oregon State Parks on June 7
Cove Palisades gears up for free camping and community events
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MACRD faces summer closure, layoffs after ballot measure failure
District to suspend operations June 15, citing unsustainable funding gap
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Jefferson County Library Bond Fails; Struck, Leeper, Anderson, Gallagher Win Board Seats
Voter turnout at 27% as $20.4 million library expansion measure is rejected 53% to 47%
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Madras students revive Kiksht legend through theater
MHS Native Language class stages final exam with performance of Coyote myth, marking first known retelling since 1855