Thanksgiving eve rockslide cleared at Lake Billy Chinook
Cove Palisades State Park and Jefferson County Public Works crews quickly cleared a Thanksgiving eve rockslide that blocked Jordan Road with…
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New Camp Sherman road sign honors ‘Deputy Dave’
There’s a new sign in place along the road leading to the community of Camp Sherman, dedicating the road in remembrance of Jefferson County sheriff’s…
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Fire tears through vacant mobile home NW of Madras
A vacant mobile home northwest of Madras was destroyed by a fire Sunday night and the cause is under investigation, officials…
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New veterans memorial in Madras offers healing space
As we continue to reflect on the significance of Veterans Day, a dedication ceremony took place Wednesday in Madras for the Veterans Healing…
Continue ReadingFormer La Pine-area man arrested on abuse charges
A 72-year-old man who moved from the La Pine area to Metolius about a year ago and frequently babysat for neighbors was arrested Wednesday on more…
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Metolius voters recall mayor
(Update: New vote tally) Metolius voters decided in ballots counted Tuesday night to recall Mayor John Chavez over his two recent arrests and legal…
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Ex-JCSO records clerk accused of stealing union dues
A long-time records clerk for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office who resigned last week was indicted Wednesday on 18 felony and misdemeanor…
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Bend conference addresses rural health care needs
The 36th annual Rural Health Conference kicked off Wednesday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend. The two-day conference attracts health care…
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North Unit Irrigation District plans canal piping
The North Unit Irrigation District and project partners will hold a public meeting later this month on their canal-piping proposal to modernize aging…
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Jefferson County offers incentives for more industrial space
Jefferson County has finalized a grant program that offers a cash incentive for the private development community to construct new industrial or…
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Wash. man charged in DUII injury crash on Hwy. 26
A Washington state man was cited for drunken driving and assault after a crash Saturday afternoon on rain-slick U.S. Highway 26 northwest of Madras…
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Better, but: Jefferson County declares drought emergency for fifth straight year, seeks state declaration
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jefferson County commissioners on Wednesday declared a local drought disaster and began the process of seeking a state…
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‘Bittersweet decision’: Jefferson County School Board member Jamie Hurd steps down to become science teacher
Jefferson County School District 509J School Board member Jamie Hurd announced her resignation at the board’s Monday meeting, for an interesting…
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ODFW confirms Metolius wolves killed 2-week-old calf in Jefferson County; second recent kill in Lower Bridge area
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife on Friday confirmed five more livestock kills by wolves across the state, including the second in the…
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Senators announce $200K grant for Jefferson County, Madras Transportation Safety Action Plan
WASH, INGTON (KTVZ) – Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Thursday that a federal investment totaling more than $1.7 million…
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Crews stop growth of Fly Creek Fire, still 25% contained; evacuation alert drops to Level 1 (‘Be Ready’)
Firefighters made strong progress Monday on stopping a rash of new wildfires across Central Oregon in the wake of weekend storms and lightning,…
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Washington trucker gets a ticket – and big trouble – on Pelton Dam Road’s narrow one-lane bridge
A truck driver from Washington state got a ticket and some major trouble when he decided to take Pelton Dam Road late Tuesday night and crashed on…
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Snake River state prison reports fourth inmate with COVID-19 to die in 4 days
Four Snake River Correctional Institution inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 have died at an area hospital in the past four days, bringing to…
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ODOT grant to help Jefferson County veterans get to, from medical appointments
Many Oregon veterans living in rural areas will soon have an easier way to get to and from medical appointments, thanks to a program authorized by…
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