Nonprofit Thistle & Nest building 160 affordable homes in region, now accepting applications
Thistle & Nest, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit started back in March, has announced the launch of “an ambitious and impactful affordable…
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COCC’s Madras campus expansion plans receive a $1 million boost, in gift from JTMF Foundation
Central Oregon Community College’s long-planned Madras campus expansion just moved closer to its fundraising goal thanks to a recently awarded $1…
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Madras garage fire causes $124,000 damage; cause under investigation
A garage fire did an estimated $124,000 in damage to a home in northeast Madras Thursday night, and the cause is under…
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‘Coffee for a Cure’ gives back Friday at The Human Bean in Madras; sheriff, fire official to compete in fundraiser
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Human Bean of Madras is inviting customers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 20th for the company’s annual Coffee…
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Madras man, already in jail, charged in stabbing last month at homeless camp
A 40-year-old Madras man who was already in jail on a parole violation charge has been charged with assault in connection with a stabbing last month…
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SAIF to hold free ag safety seminars in 17 cities, including Madras
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — SAIF will be touring the state during the next few months to offer free agriculture and construction safety sessions. SAIF has…
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City of Madras, ODOT invite public to open house on South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The city of Madras and Oregon Department of Transportation are inviting the public to an open house Thursday evening to talk…
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Madras man home from hospital, recovering from injuries after being Tased, attacked by teens at Skate Park
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…
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Madras chase of Klamath Falls man suspected of energy drink theft from coffee stand ends in arrest at gunpoint
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…
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ODFW reports small increase in deaths of Madras-area deer, apparently from adenovirus disease
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…
Continue Reading Fugitive sought in Madras domestic violence case that brought out SWAT is caught, arrested after being stabbed
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…
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Madras receives $4.4 million federal grant for downtown stormwater, sewer infrastructure project, bio-retention pond
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced Tuesday the department’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $4.4 million grant to…
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Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch in Madras embraces new Jefferson County shelter management role
There have been some big changes in operations of the Jefferson County animal…
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Grief counselor on hand for Madras Bright Wood workers in wake of fatal industrial accident
An industrial accident Wednesday morning claimed the life of a worker at the Bright Wood millwork plant in Madras, Police Chief Timothy Plummer…
Continue Reading Redmond man arrested on burglary, theft charges after string of 4 break-ins at 2 Madras businesses
(Update: Adding video, comments by police chief) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond man suspected in a recent string of Madras burglaries – twice…
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Jefferson County crews stop NW Madras brush fire that threatened homes; cause traced to blown fuse on power pole
A small brush fire that threatened two structures in northwest Madras Monday afternoon was stopped by firefighters and apparently was started by a…
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Madras, Prineville residents chosen as COCC Board chairperson, vice chair for 2023-24
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as…
Continue Reading COCC plans to break ground on Madras campus expansion this winter, thanks to $4 million in lottery-backed bonds
Central Oregon Community College and Jefferson County are a major step closer to realizing a long-planned expansion project for the college’s…
Continue Reading ODFW: Register now for free pheasant hunts for youth hunters in September; one set for Madras
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…
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Inaugural Great Madras Community Dine-Out tops fundraising goal, prompting plans for annual event
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…
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