Author: Jason Chaney | Madras Pioneer

News

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Excitement mounts for gold mine that never was

A mining rush near emerges in 1915 at Steelhead Falls Read more

Opinion

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Central Oregon pioneer was sister of Prineville founder

Sarah Prine Foren’s husband became associated with the Vigilantes Read more

Business

Stricter Oregon water transfer rules die with end of legislative session

Oregon’s legislative session ended with lawmakers not taking action on bills that would impose new environmental review regulations ... Read more

Opinion

DEEP THOUGHTS: Camping is great … but it sure is a lot of work

Starting the fire, dealing with wild weather and setting up the tent in the dark keep camping trips ... Read more

News

CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Prominent pioneer photographer of Oregon settles in Portland

Benjamin A. Gifford was first in city to make enlargements using electric bulb rather than natural light Read more

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 Read more