Bend Fire battalion chief set to become new Jefferson County Fire District chief
Bend Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief Jeff Blake retires after more than 28 years with the department on Feb. 1 – but later that month, he’ll be in…
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Jefferson County 509J School Board approves starting dual language program
The Jefferson County 509J School Board voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with a dual language program. The district will work to…
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Heroes all: Two Jefferson County deputies among state Marine Board life-saving honorees
The Oregon State Marine Board recognized heroic life-saving efforts by sheriff’s office deputies, marine safety officers and private citizens, in…
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Early-morning Culver shop fire sparked by oily rags in trash can, fire official says
A fire that damaged a shop in Culver early Monday morning apparently was sparked by oily rags that were improperly disposed of in a trash can, a fire…
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Wind-fanned Culver travel trailer fire spreads to adjacent home
A wind-whipped fire spread from a travel trailer to a Culver home late Friday afternoon, and while crews knocked it down quickly, the home sustained…
Continue Reading3 Jefferson, Crook County money measures win approval — Jefferson Co. Jail levy by just 96 votes
On a light off-year election ballot, three large money measures gained approval from Crook and Jefferson County voters Tuesday night, one by a…
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C.O. school districts urge allowing ‘test-to-stay’ option to keep more students in class, out of quarantine
Under current public health guidelines, Central Oregon school districts say, students who have not tested positive for COVID-19 or show any symptoms…
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Jefferson, Crook voters deciding on measures to improve schools, address safety concerns
Both Crook and Jefferson counties have bond measures on the ballot for Tuesday’s Election…
Continue Reading Jefferson County School District hikes pay, offers bonuses amid bus driver shortage, other hiring struggles
The Jefferson County School District said Saturday it “continues to face a hardship in finding applicants for select classified positions,” such as…
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Oregon reports 16 more COVID-19 related deaths, including 2 Jefferson County residents
There are 16 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including two Jefferson County residents, raising the state’s death toll to 4,334, Oregon…
Continue Reading Smoky kitchen fire at Madras apartment claims 2 dogs’ lives
A kitchen fire filled a Madras apartment with smoke on Saturday, claiming two dogs’ lives, Jefferson County Fire District No. 1…
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Jefferson County’s Laurie Danzuka named Oregon School Board Member of the Year
Jefferson County School District 509J board member Laurie Danzuka has been named the 2021 Oregon School Board Member of the Year by the Oregon School…
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Fire destroys semi-truck full of apples, shuts Highway 97 north of Madras
A semi-truck full of apples caught fire and was destroyed on U.S. Highway 97 north of Madras Friday afternoon, shutting the highway for about 90…
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Judge rejects OSP troopers’ request for order to block state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
A retired Oregon Supreme Court justice has rejected a request by 33 Oregon State Police troopers for a temporary restraining order in their lawsuit…
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Oregon reports 41 more COVID-19 related deaths, including Jefferson County resident; 1,658 cases
There are 41 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, including a Jefferson County resident, raising the state’s death toll to 3,750, the Oregon…
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Lake Billy Chinook eyed as possible solution to Jefferson County farmers’ water crisis
After several years of continual drought, it’s getting more and more difficult for Jefferson County farmers to harvest their crops. The North Unit…
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Crook-Jefferson County Circuit Judge Michael McLane resigns; returning to private practice
Gov. Kate Brown announced Wednesday that she is accepting applications for a judicial position on the Circuit Court for the 22nd Judicial District…
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Crooked River Grassland proposes ‘danger tree’ removal in area hit by nearly 6,000-acre Grandview Fire
The Crooked River National Grassland has proposed to fell and remove roadside “danger trees” on about eight miles of roads in the area of the…
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New arrival: State program to help families with newborns coming to Central Oregon
Bringing a baby into this world is widely considered a miracle. However, that miracle can come with challenges. If you or someone you know is…
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Jefferson County commissioners declare state of emergency, call on state to scrap vaccine mandate
Jefferson County commissioners unanimously declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to a “foreseeable lack of resources” to respond to…
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