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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

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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

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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

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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