Local News

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,…

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

Local News

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…

Local News

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…