MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and the Madras Redevelopment Commission are thrilled to congratulate The Spot on its grand opening Thursday night. This exciting new venue marks a vibrant addition to our community, offering a dynamic space for food, drinks, and entertainment in the heart of Madras. Located at 225 S. 5th
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(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Madras Police Department is unveiling a bold new look for its patrol vehicles. On Tuesday, the department presented the updated vehicle graphics to the City Council, marking an exciting new chapter in the department’s history, according to the agency,
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Central Oregonians are joining the nation on Monday’s Veterans Day in saluting and celebrating the many veterans who have served our country and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending America’s freedom.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Election night was five days ago, when Donald Trump won and was declared the 47th president. On Sunday, Central Oregonians celebrated his win with a caravan. It was a Trump Train Victory Lap and MAGA Party in the Park, where more than a dozen people hopped in their cars with flags attached
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members throughout Central Oregon are invited to a day of celebration in recognition of Native American, American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month at St. Charles Madras on Thursday, Nov. 14. The celebration will include a Native Market with 10 artisan vendors from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, complimentary
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issue, the Madras, Corvallis and Lakeview DMV offices will be closed Thursday, November 7. Much of the Oregon DMV’s services are available online.
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Fifteen-year-old Maria Koertje found her passion at the age of 11 when she joined Madras Pep and Cheer, coach Ashley Manteiga’s first team.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multiple allegations against a Central Oregon cheer coach have some parents fearing for the safety of their children, but the coach is denying their claims. Parents of children with Central Oregon Diamond Elite are alleging physical and emotional abuse by coach Ashley Garcia Manteiga. Several parents of the children, ages 8-12,
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A pickup driver left southbound Highway 97 at the south end of Madras and knocked down a power pole early Thursday morning, leaving lines across the road. A detour was in place for several hours while cleanup occurred and a repair crew worked to replace the pole. The driver, a 71-year-old
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras office of Oregon DMV is closed Thursday, officials announced. Much business with DMV can be conducted online at https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Portland-area man who brandished a gun during an altercation at a Madras pub, then allegedly struck the other man with his SUV as he left was tracked down by law enforcement and arrested on DUII and other charges, Police Chief Timothy Plummer said. Harjinder Virk, 39, of the Portland suburb
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T-Mobile on Monday officially presented a $50,000 Hometown Grant to the Madras Elementary School playground makeover, bringing fundraising close to the finish line.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – One of the nation’s largest cellphone and network providers is giving a boost to the effort to redesign and turn the Madras Elementary Schoolyard into an inviting, accessible park for the entire community to enjoy during non-school hours. Bellevue, Wash.-based T-Mobile announced late last week that Madras is among its latest
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Heart of Oregon Corps announced Tuesday the closure of its Thrift Store training program in Madras after 13 years of dedicated service and positive impact on the Jefferson County community. “Since its inception, the Thrift Store program has been a cornerstone of youth development in the area, providing essential training and
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Due to staffing issues, the Madras Oregon DMV office was closed Thursday, the agency said. Much business to be conducted with DMV can be done online at https://dmv2u.oregon.gov/eServices/_/
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Thanks in part to cloud-based security video, Redmond Police detectives and officers arrested a 34-year-old Madras man on burglary, theft and criminal mischief charges, accused of breaking into Sora Sushi and Xtreme RC and Hobbies early last week, officers said Tuesday.
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MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jefferson County Fire & EMS has received a very special donation of an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle from the Port of Portland Fire & Rescue, just in time for next week’s Airshow of the Cascades at Madras Airport. Last Wednesday, the Jefferson County Fire & EMS took delivery of
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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 starting in September, with more details available at https://myodfw.com/articles/youth-pheasant-hunts ODFW and partners stock pheasants at
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Just over a week after lightning ignited the Elk Lane Fire west of Madras, prompting evacuations and a fierce battle amid heat and shifting winds, the blaze is now 91% contained by firefighters and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on Monday lifted all remaining evacuation zones.
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senator Jeff Merkley, as a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced he secured critical investments for Oregon families and rural, coastal, and underserved communities in the third set of fiscal year 2025 government spending bills to pass the committee—a key first step on the road to becoming law. Merkley helped to make
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