Cascades East Transit to boost bus frequency and launch new route in 2026
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit will implement significant service enhancements across Central Oregon beginning May 4th, 2026. The changes…
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Amid ‘challenging times,’ Madras councilors appoint experienced interim city administrator David Clyne
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Madras city councilors voted unanimously Tuesday evening to appoint David Clyne as new interim city administrator, expressing…
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Fire crews to conduct prescribed burn near Madras Tuesday; drivers advised to use caution
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Firefighters will conduct a prescribed jackpot burn on the Crooked River National Grassland beginning Tuesday, March 31. The…
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Two La Pine area residents arrested after Madras traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust
(Update: a previous version of this article referred to those arrested as La Pine residents) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two La Pine area residents were…
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The Cowsills to perform benefit concert for Jefferson County Historical Museum project
(Update: adding comments from Paul Cowsill and board member of historical society) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A classic American pop-rock group is…
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City Of Madras confronts conditions behind Madras Homeless Shelter, implements camping ordinance & clean up
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening now, The City of Madras staff are confronting conditions in the area behind the Madras Homeless Shelter. The City…
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Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group to hold series of Wildfire Preparedness Fairs
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Wildfire Educators Group is launching a series of regional preparedness fairs starting in April 2026.…
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UPDATE: Senator Jeff Merkley postponed upcoming Sisters, Prineville and Madras town halls
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley postponed his town hall tour in Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties this…
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Recall Petition Filed Against Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District Leadership
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) A group of community members has filed a recall petition targeting the executive director and several board members of the Madras…
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Madras structure fire claims dog life, sends 4 to hospital
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — A dog died and four people were hospitalized following a structure fire in northwest Madras on Wednesday evening. The blaze…
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City of Madras outlines leadership struggles; councilors managing city after recent departures
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Madras City Council is overseeing city management collectively after the recent departure of an interim city…
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Women continue breaking barriers in science, but work remains to close gender gap
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Each February, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science — a time to recognize the trailblazers…
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There’s Good News: Madras High School students build bathrooms from scratch
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Advanced Construction students at Madras High School are building fully functional bathrooms from the ground up as part of a…
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McDonald’s in Madras damaged by fire, cause under investigation
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS crews extinguished a structure fire at the McDonald’s restaurant in Madras Friday morning. No…
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UPDATE: La Grande man killed, Bend man injured in head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras
Oregon State Police on Monday released the name of a La Grande man who was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 97 south of Madras. A Bend man was…
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There’s Good News: Middle schoolers provide academic support at Buff Elementary
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — National Junior Honor Society students from JCMS recently volunteered in kindergarten through second-grade classrooms at Buff…
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Love takes flight: KTVZ captures surprise engagement at Madras Airport
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here’s some especially good news, just in time for Valentine’s Day. A Madras couple took their relationship to new heights…
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Former Deer Ridge officer caught in illicit prison relationship loses certification for life
(Update: adding comments from Jefferson County District Attorney on why charges were not filed) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – State officials revoked the…
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Jefferson County Fair Board meeting set for Wednesday
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — As communities across Central Oregon move into fair season, the Jefferson County Fair Board is gearing up for a busy year…
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HAILED AS HEROES: Deputies brave freezing pond to rescue teens trapped under ice in Madras
(Update: adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Two Jefferson County deputies didn’t hesitate to plunge into freezing, dangerously thin ice…
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