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Police investigating Saturday morning shooting in Madras
Shots rang out at about 2:30 a.m., one man treated at hospital
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Metolius celebration set for Saturday, June 21
John Hoover and the Mighty Quinns are featured entertainment; funds raised go to Metolius Elementary
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Oregon House passes ‘jock tax’ bill to help fund MLB stadium, heads to Gov. Kotek next
The Oregon House is sending the Senate Bill 110 to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk after passing it 46-6 ...
Environment
Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire
CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit ...
Sports
Haystack Reservoir drag boat races thrills spectators
Drag boat racing has been held at Haystack Reservoir for 60 years.
Government
Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding
Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table ...
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Heart of Oregon Corps throwing 25th Anniversary Bash in downtown Madras on June 25
Registration is now open for the June 25 Jefferson County Heart of Oregon Corps 25th Anniversary Reunion Party.
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Historical society buys church for eventual museum
County contributes to purchase; no timetable yet to establish museum as JCHS focuses on restoration and fundraising
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Forest Service approves Green Ridge restoration project in western Jefferson County
The Deschutes National Forest has finalized plans for a large-scale forest health initiative in western Jefferson County, near ...
Business
72-unit Stone Oak Apartments proposed for northeast Madras
Developer seeks zone change to enable multifamily housing near hospital