Madras attorney Timothy R. Gassner receives 2025 David C. Glenn Professionalism Award
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As a member of the Oregon State Bar for over 50 years, David C. Glenn has served as a role model for professionalism within…
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Governor Kotek declares drought emergency in Jefferson County; eighth in Oregon so far this year
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ)– Governor Tina Kotek announced Monday that she has declared a drought in Jefferson County through Executive Order 25-23 and…
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Jefferson County, City of Madras partner to develop five-year strategic plan; survey, events seek public input
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County and the City of Madras announced this week that they are partnering to create a shared vision for the future…
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Drug agents find fentanyl, meth and guns in crashed car, arrest two fugitives north of Madras
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A long-term drug investigation concluded Wednesday night when a suspected trafficker’s vehicle crashed…
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From prison time to game time: Side Door Foundation inspires inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institute
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Hundreds of inmates at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution gathered this week to watch a basketball game between prisoners,…
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Jefferson County man arrested after 10 pounds of meth seized in drug trafficking investigation
(Update: Adding video) WASCO, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Jefferson County man was arrested Friday after investigators seized about 10 pounds of…
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‘Unmatched devotion’: Jefferson County Middle School’s Maria Crowley named Regional Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, announced Friday that Jefferson County Middle School social studies…
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Kids Take the Reins at 56th Annual Jefferson County Cowdeo
(Update: Adding video) The Jefferson County Event Complex is hosting the 56th Annual Cowdeo presented by NextEra Energy & Bright Wood Saturday,…
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FIRE ALERT: Containment increases to 67% on the Flat Fire, evacuation orders lifted or downgraded
The Flat Fire, approximately two miles northeast of Sisters, Oregon, is estimated at 23,346 acres and is 67%…
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Portland man arrested on charges of rape, abuse while working at Camp Caldera in Camp Sherman
Note: This article has been corrected to reflect that the individual identified and arrested by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was not a camp…
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Problem Solvers: Wives of men incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution speak out on visitiaton issues
(Update: Adding video) State prison near Madras tells KTVZ it has half the visitor space of others around Oregon MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Long drives,…
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Central Oregon unemployment rates inch upward in July amid job losses, echoing statewide picture
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rates continued their upward movement in July, with job losses reported in…
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Political polarization to Gaza: Senator Wyden takes questions from passionate audience in Madras town hall
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brought his trademark open-door politics to Madras Saturday morning, holding another in his long-running series of town…
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Jefferson County fire chief talks to KTVZ News about agricultural burns that sparked concern; more planned Friday, Saturday
With these warm and dry conditions, wildfire concern is top of mind. KTVZ News received several calls and emails Thursday from residents seeing…
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City of Madras and Jefferson County launch collaborative strategic planning process
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and Jefferson County said Tuesday they are proud to announce the kickoff of a collaborative strategic…
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Chevy Fire in Madras contained, evacuation notice dropped after swift response by firefighters
The Chevy Fire sparked just after 12:30 Saturday afternoon on vacant land off Highway 97 in Madras. Officials say a mini excavator working in dry…
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Senator Ron Wyden plans an Aug. 16 town hall in Madras, one of five he’ll hold around Oregon this month
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., announced Thursday that he will hold open-to-all town halls this month in Polk, Jefferson,…
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Man who stole rifle at Jefferson County Fair, tried to fire it several times and was shot gets 10-year prison term in plea deal
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man who stole a rifle from a pickup at the 2022 Jefferson County Fair and tried to fire it several…
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Merkley, Wyden announce Senate-passed funding bills include $2 million for North Unit Irrigation canal piping
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced Monday that essential investments for Oregon families and rural…
Continue Reading Former Deer Ridge prison contract worker gets 10-day jail term, 3 years probation for sexual relationship with inmate
Jobett Christine Zamora pleaded guilty to one count of custodial misconduct and received a sentence of 10 days in jail and three years’ probation for…
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