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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
May 29, 2025
Top Stories
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,…
May 29, 2025
Local News
Wind-driven burn pile sparks Ranchos fire, prompts evacuations
Crews halt spread between homes; fire district closes burning season early amid rising risks
May 29, 2025
Bend
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…
May 29, 2025
Local News
Three local students earn prestigious Ford Family scholarships
Andred Pineda, Yashira Chavero and Manny Meraz win scholarship that provides full tuition coverage
May 29, 2025
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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…
May 28, 2025
News
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…
May 27, 2025
Local News
NUID advocates for local projects in DC, like fish screens
Some federal grants have been suspended
May 27, 2025
Local News
Free camping and events at Oregon State Parks on June 7
Cove Palisades gears up for free camping and community events
May 27, 2025
Local News
MACRD faces summer closure, layoffs after ballot measure failure
District to suspend operations June 15, citing unsustainable funding gap
May 23, 2025
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