Erika Skaar named new principal of Buff Elementary School in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — We are thrilled to announce a new principal of Buff Elementary School. Erika Skaar brings a wealth of experience and a deep…
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High Desert Food and Farm Alliance expans fresh local food access in Madras
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, a regional nonprofit serving Central Oregon, is proud to announce the expansion of…
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‘Active shooter’ drill held at St. Charles Madras; police scanner traffic prompts concern
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – An “active shooter” drill at St. Charles Madras Wednesday morning sparked some worries among police-scanner listeners,…
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Busy day for C.O. fire crews: small blaze stopped E. of Sunriver; train sparks Bend, Redmond fires; 3 blazes fought in NW Madras
A warm early summer Monday had firefighters scrambling to put out several new fires around the region, from a small blaze in the woods east of…
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Street Dog Hero takes in 50 dogs from closing Madras shelter; Jefferson County contracts with BrightSide for kennels
The Bend nonprofit rescue group Street Dog Hero said Wednesday it has taken in the 50 dogs remaining at the Jefferson County animal shelter before…
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Bear-y unusual day for black bear that scampered through Madras, climbed tree, was tranquilized and relocated to forest
A black bear cub that scampered through Madras streets and backyards on Wednesday, drawing plenty of attention, eventually climbed a backyard tree,…
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Groundbreaking held for COCC’s Madras expansion; gifted Miller property sold to county for food pantry site
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The former Miller lumberyard in Madras, donated to Central Oregon Community College by members of the Miller family to raise…
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A new Madras gathering place, The Spot, to include restaurant and event center, expected to open this fall
Construction in Madras of a new tap-house restaurant, The Spot, and amphitheater, the John Brown Event Center, is three months in the making and on…
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Oregon DMV’s staffing challenges continue; Madras, South Salem offices closed Thursday
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Due to staffing issues, the Oregon DMV said their Madras and South Salem offices were closed Thursday. The agency has had…
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ODOT holds Madras open house for major upgrades coming to U.S. Highways 97 and 26, city streets
(Update: Adding video) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The $30 million U.S. Highway 97 Earl Street to Colfax Lane (Madras) project will increase safety and…
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Fire damages Central Oregon Seeds Inc. in Madras; firefighter injured as crews on scene well into the night
(Update: More details from fire official; firefighter injured; comment from COSI CEO) MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – A major, stubborn fire broke out Monday…
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City of Madras closes Willow Creek homeless campsite, provides alternative, authorized camping site near shelter
The City of Madras announced Friday the planned closure of the homeless camp located in the Northwest Willow Creek Camping Area, effective 7 a.m.…
Continue ReadingFiling period begins: Madras and Prineville mayors, three of six council positions on November ballot
The terms for Madras Mayor Mike Lepin and three of the six positions on the Madras City Council will end December 31, and the filing period to run…
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Madras Grocery Outlet hosts ‘adoption spree’ for Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch as contract for Jefferson County shelter nears end
After negotiations between Jefferson County and Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch to continue operating the county’s animal Shelter failed, it now has just…
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Decision 2024: Split vote on ballot measures means uncertainty for Madras Aquatic Center
The Madras Aquatic Center District got a mixed result Tuesday as voters approved a potential dissolution of the current district but turned down the…
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City of Madras, ODOT set third open house for South Madras Concept Area Refinement Plan
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City of Madras and the Oregon Department of Transportation are pleased to host the third and final in-person open house…
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Madras election gathering sees a win for Jefferson County Fire & EMS levy
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dozens of Central Oregon Republicans gathered in Madras Tuesday night to watch the results of Oregon’s primary. About 80…
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Oregon Community Foundation awards $5.26 million in small but vital operating grants to 281 nonprofits across the state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nonprofit and community leaders throughout Oregon are seeing their work strengthened through new grants that provide…
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‘We have farmers that are in need’: COID, NUID partner with Deschutes Conservancy to promote canal piping benefits
“With the lack of water in the basin and junior water holders, there’s not a whole lot you can do in the immediate time frame,” said Madras farmer…
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Four people in custody, including minors, after reported stabbing, assault at Sahalee Park in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras Police took four individuals, including minors, into custody after a reported stabbing and assault at Sahalee Park…
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