SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — SAIF will be touring the state during the next few months to offer free agriculture and construction safety sessions. SAIF has offered the agricultural safety seminars for nearly 30 years, helping Oregon’s farm owners, managers, and workers stay safe in one of the most hazardous industries. SAIF is adding construction safety
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras and Oregon Department of Transportation are inviting the public to an open house Thursday evening to talk about the South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan. This plan aims to address transportation safety, access and connectivity issues along U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in south Madras. Join us
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A Madras man is home from the hospital and recovering under the care of his sister after he says he was attacked by several young people at the Madras Skate & Bike Park one night early last month.
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A Klamath Falls man suspected in the theft of an energy drink from a Madras coffee stand Wednesday afternoon fled pursuing officers who heard shots being fired, prompting a larger response and a guns-drawn arrest.
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday it has seen a small increase in mule deer in and around Madras that are dying from what appears to be Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease (AHD).
Continue Reading A suspect sought in a domestic violence case at a Madras home last week that brought out the region’s SWAT team was stabbed in an assault case on Monday that led to a brief lockout at St. Charles Madras, and was arrested Tuesday upon his release from St. Charles Bend, police said.
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday the department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $4.4 million grant to the city of Madras to support stormwater infrastructure improvements designed to help revitalize the community’s downtown area for business expansion and growth.
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There have been some big changes in operations of the Jefferson County animal shelter.
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An industrial accident Wednesday morning claimed the life of a worker at the Bright Wood millwork plant in Madras, Police Chief Timothy Plummer confirmed.
Continue Reading (Update: Adding video, comments by police chief) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond man suspected in a recent string of Madras burglaries – twice each at two Madras businesses — was arrested after he fled the latest break-in over the weekend. Theodore Arce Jr., 37, was arraigned on 18 felony and misdemeanor charges Tuesday afternoon.
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A small brush fire that threatened two structures in northwest Madras Monday afternoon was stopped by firefighters and apparently was started by a blown fuse on a power pole, officials said.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year. At the same meeting, the board elected Laura Craska Cooper, of Prineville, as vice chair. The two members represent Jefferson County and Crook County, respectively, within
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Central Oregon Community College and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the college’s Madras campus, thanks to more than $4 million in lottery revenue bonds allocated by state lawmakers in the new biennial budget.
Continue Reading SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state, including Madras, starting in September, at https://myodfw.com/articles/youth-pheasant-hunts ODFW and partners stock pheasants at these special hunts
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The Great Madras Community Dine-Out held on June 1 has topped its fundraising goal for the Madras Community Food Pantry, which plans to make it an annual event.
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The new Madras police chief says the department is making progress on its staffing challenges.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras and Oregon Department of Transportation are hosting a public meeting Thursday evening to talk about the South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan. The plan aims to address transportation safety, access and connectivity issues along U.S. 97 and U.S. 26 in south Madras. The agencies invite you to
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A wind-fanned brush fire traced to a cigarette destroyed a small shed and prompted evacuation of some threatened homes on the north end of Madras Monday evening before firefighters contained it.
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In the summer of 2021, more than a dozen communities, including Madras, received notice they’d been awarded funds from the new Oregon Community Paths program. They could now start on projects aimed at creating safer passages and easier ways for people to walk and roll.
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Our next Salute to Seniors focuses on the Madras High Class of 2023, which persevered amid the Covid issues and grew strong through activities and student groups, NewsChannel 21’s Tracee Tuesday reports.
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