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Nov 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

Powerful stories mark veterans event

Three impressive speakers were featured at the VFW Veterans Day 'Tribute to our Veterans' event.

Nov 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

Voters give jail levy a big thumbs down

The effort to increase the Jefferson County Jail levy by 37 percent was soundly rejected.

Nov 07, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

County voters turn down jail levy, elect candidates

For the most part, county voters did not follow statewide trends for measures, governor.

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Property taxes due

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County property owners must get their property tax payments in Nov. 15.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Young men dressed in fancy clothes cross river and take out German machine gun nest in 1918.
Water line breaks in W.S.

Madras Pioneer - News

Warm Springs residents told to boil tap water, and were without water until repairs began Nov. 6.
Facebook transformer passes through area

Madras Pioneer - News

Second transformer for Facebook Data Center in Prineville will be coming through this week.
Customers advised to 'boil water'

Madras Pioneer - News

DVWD pipe valve beaks, leaking water under road at Third adn K streets in Madras.
MAC Bash raises funds

Madras Pioneer - News

Attendees donate nearly $6,000 to benefit MAC Trust scholarships for MACRD programs.
Amateur radio operators to conduct test

Madras Pioneer - News

Oregon Amateur Radio Emergency Service to simulate emergency Nov. 8, to check communication.
Madras one of two birthing centers left

Madras Pioneer - News

St. Charles plans to close birthing center in Redmond hospital due to low volumes of use.
MRC to assist 'My Place' hotel

Madras Pioneer - News

New hotel will share parking, pool and maid services with Inn at Cross Keys Station.
Avoid cyberattacks with these tips

Madras Pioneer - News

As cyberattacks continue to evolve, every individual must improve their online security.
October temperatures averaged normal

Madras Pioneer - News

Temperatures at Madras averaged near normal during the month of October data shows.
Open enrollment period begins for family health insurance

Madras Pioneer - News

Open enrollment began Nov. 1 and lasts through Dec. 15. Financial assistance is available.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Army truck goes out of control on the main street of Madras in 1943, and damages two cars.
Unemployment remains low in Central Oregon

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County's unemployment rate is unchanged at 4.9 percent in September.
Code enforcement key for city

Madras Pioneer - News

Madras' updated city nuisance and abatement ordinance allows the city to fine violators.
Volunteers burn to learn on small house

Madras Pioneer - News

Firefighters practice on house, formerly a parsonage, owned by Free Methodist Church.
Pioneer moving to metered website

Madras Pioneer - News

Access will remain free for up to three stories per month, after which a modest fee will be charged.
Man pleads guilty to sexual abuse of teenager

Madras Pioneer - News

McCoy sentenced to mandatory 75-month prison term for sexually abusing girl.
Cleanup, renovation changes neighborhood

Madras Pioneer - News

The city enforces codes and recoups its costs in a successful cleanup on H Street.
Changes made at rail crossings

Madras Pioneer - News

ODOT, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, have completed safety measures at two rail crossings.
Crunch time for midterm election

Madras Pioneer - News

With less than a week left until the Nov. 6 midterm election, voters need to return their ballots.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

U.S. airplanes drop cigarettes on American troops in northeastern France in 1918.
Realtors recognize two local businesses

Madras Pioneer - News

Plateau Travel Plaza and Daimler Trucks North America earn awards for their local impact.
Legislature invests in public health

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson, Deschutes and Crook counties work together to prevent disease outbreaks.
Three injured in Highway 97 collision

Madras Pioneer - News

Two-car crash north of Madras on Oct. 20, sends three people to area hospitals.
Property taxes up across county

Madras Pioneer - News

Most will see a tax increase of at least 3 percent in the tax statement sent out last week.
Suttle Lake Trail project continues

Madras Pioneer - News

U.S. Forest Service plans to do more work to stabilize the banks of the trail in 2019.
Crowd packs 509-J School Board meeting

Madras Pioneer - News

Board celebrates students whose scores exceeded state standards in math and literature.
County participates in 'ShakeOut'

Madras Pioneer - News

A large number of Jefferson County residents signed up to take part in last week's earthquake drill.
Local Masons decide to sell Madras Masonic Lodge

Madras Pioneer - News

The Madras Masonic Lodge is expected to be purchased by the Madras Redevelopment Commission.
Jail levy replacement on ballot

Madras Pioneer - News

Sheriff seeks 5-year levy with increase of 46 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

In 1993, Dr. Kemper recalls quirk of fate that brought him to Madras 50 years ago.
Four injured in Highway 26 accident

Madras Pioneer - News

Accident remains under investigation, with charges against Warm Springs man pending.
Madras, Culver, Metolius candidates on ballot

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County ballots were mailed out this week for the Nov. 6 general election.
Fire season terminated

Madras Pioneer - News

Central Oregon District of ODF reports reduced fire danger from cooler, moister weather.
Two area fires reported

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County firefighters respond to two escaped burns just two hours apart on Oct. 11.

Regional News

ODFW: Someone may be feeding coyotes that attacked 2 kids

Portland Tribune - News
The Concussion Gap

Portland Tribune - News
Can a river ferry relieve traffic? Proposal hopes for green light

Portland Tribune - News
State, cities wrangle up new addresses for Census counts

Portland Tribune - News
K9 Maverick nabs man fleeing in stolen car, police say

Portland Tribune - News
Portland ROTC honor those who served on Veterans Day

Portland Tribune - News
Portland economist predicted Amazon HQ2 split months ago

Portland Tribune - News
Salem prepares for record number of women in Legislature

Portland Tribune - News
DSA hijack Blazers game to protest sponsor tied to Israel

Portland Tribune - News
PDX protesters tell Trump: 'No one is above the law'

Portland Tribune - News
Police identify man found dead on Broadway near I-84

Portland Tribune - News
Portland cabinetmaker charged for kidnapping, sodomy

Portland Tribune - News
State Police finish testing backlog of 5,000 rape kits

Portland Tribune - News
Muslim advocacy group threatened on Patriot Prayer page

Portland Tribune - News
After a statewide tour, student success committee begins work on ed package

Portland Tribune - News
Local voters say yes and no to cannabis businesses

Portland Tribune - News
Rallies, selfies and a llama: Kate, Knute make final pitches

Portland Tribune - News
Occupy ICE protesters march at Portland City Hall

Portland Tribune - News

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

The Concussion Gap

Portland Tribune - News
Enforcement of concussion rules sometimes spotty in leagues

Portland Tribune - News
Changing Latino soccer culture

Portland Tribune - News
Checking the blind spot

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Max's law shields young athletes

Portland Tribune - News
How Max's injury became Max's Law

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Rattled: Oregon's Concussion Discussion is a joint project

Portland Tribune - News
Schools struggle to release concussion records

Portland Tribune - News
Concussions: Payoffs and perils for athletes, schools

Portland Tribune - News
Concussion project spurs student journalists, too

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Making an impact: Concussions and student athletes

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Aftermath: A life changed by brain injury

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Olivera makes first team again

November 15, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Sports Steele Haugen

Madras White Buffalos, Culver Bulldogs earn conference honor for fall sports programs.

Madras loses in semifinals

November 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Sports Steele Haugen

White Buffalos boys soccer cannot get by former 5A state champions Woodburn, loses 6-0.

Parents wonder if their son's concussions led to his suicide

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Travis and Erika Holmes start the Hunter Holmes Memorial to raise awareness for teen suicide.
Check out our best photos from Week 11 of 2018 high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the hits were big and the resuts were huge in Friday football action
Play of the Day: The best from Week 11 in high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat in Week 11
State soccer championships: Who won and who lost

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out who finished on top in Oregon boys and girls high school soccer championships
Get ready for the Canyon Rumble Frozen

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The Canyon Rumble Frozen marathon is is Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. and follows the Willow Canyon trail.
Swimmers compete in Redmond

Madras Pioneer - Sports

A combintation of new and veteran Madras Swim Team members competed in a meet in Redmond.
Week 11 high school football playoff scores are here - updated brackets, too

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from the 11th week of the high school season
Culps lone MHS runner at state

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalo cross country runner finishes in the top 60 at the 4A state race.
Buffs get revenge, make semifinals game

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras boys soccer beats McLoughlin 3-1 in round one, Newport 2-1 in quarterfinals.
Cinderella season ends round one

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos football team loses to No. 1 ranked Rainier Columbians 44-0.
MHS volleyball year comes to an end

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalo volleyball program loses final two games of the regular season.
Play of the Day: The best from Week 10 in high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat in Week 10
Friday's top five: A look at the five biggest football games from Nov. 2

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Big winners from Week 10 included Scappoose, Lakeridge, Sherwood, Oregon City and Reynolds
Bulldogs lose to top team

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldogs football team loses last game of season 49-7 to Sheridan Spartans.
CHS finishes runnng season

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldogs boys cross country team misses state qualifications by one placing.
Culver loses in first round

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Lady Dawgs volleyball program loses to Glide in the first round of state playoffs.
Madras drops play-in game at Henley High

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos girls soccer team takes early lead, but loses 4-1 in postseason.
High school football rolls into playoffs in Week 10

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover in round 10 of the 2018 high school football season
Week 10 high school football playoff scores are here - updated brackets, too

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from the 10th week of the high school season
Three straight: Madras wins conference

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos boys soccer team crushed Estacada 8-0, hosts state playoff game.
Buffs slay Crusaders, make state playoffs

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Buffalos off to state for first time since 2012; face No. 1 Rainier in rematch Nov. 2.
Culps places 2nd

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Senior Vanessa Culps first Madras female runner to qualify for state since 1998.
Madras girls soccer lose close senior game

Madras Pioneer - Sports

White Buffalos lost to Gladstone Gladiators 6-0, Molalla Indians 2-1 in senior night game.
Check out our best photos from Week 9 of 2018 high school football

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the hits were big and the resuts were huge in Friday football action

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Features

Jacks named OSU Diamond Pioneer

November 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Features Madras Pioneer

Recognized for his many years of dedicated service to OSU, agriculture, and his community.

Parades, tributes recognize area veterans

November 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Features Susan Matheny

Several local events paid tribute to Veterans Day last week, beginning on Nov. 9 at the middle school.

Births

Madras Pioneer - Features

Birth announcements from St. Charles Madras hospital for the weeks of Oct. 30 to Nov. 9.
Help pets displaced by fire

Madras Pioneer - Features

Three Rivers Humane Society in Madras is helping animal victims of the devastating Camp Fire.
Join the Smokeout

Madras Pioneer - Features

American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is Nov. 15, to help people stop smoking.
Legion Auxiliary elects officers

Madras Pioneer - Features

The American Legion Post 125 Auxiliary recently installed its new officers.
Culver to be a Purple Heart City

Madras Pioneer - Features

Dedication ceremony set for Nov. 12, at Culver Veterans Memorial Park, where signs will be unveiled.
Kryla helping market the MACRD

Madras Pioneer - Features

A hometown girl, Kryla graduated from Madras High School in 2016, where she studied marketing.
VFW Slates Veteran's Day event

Madras Pioneer - Features

Tribute at aircraft museum, parade around Sahalee Park, Culver dedication are scheduled.
Honey Badger Coffee ready to roll

Madras Pioneer - Features

Emily Badger, of Madras, opened Honey Badger Coffee Co. at the end of September.
W.S. individuals recognized as living treasures

Madras Pioneer - Features

Five Warm Springs tribal citizens have knowledge and commitment to perpetuating the culture.
Wright joined the Army while working in Canada

Madras Pioneer - Features

With sea rescue, he picked up crews from B-17 bombers that didn't make it on takeoff.
Gray's Automotive opens in Madras

Madras Pioneer - Features

Specializes in Subarus and diesel vehicles, but works on all makes and models of autos.
JCMS honors vets with assembly, parade

Madras Pioneer - Features

Slated for Friday, Nov. 9 at the middle school. Veterans are invited to attend and be recognized.
Rotary seeks Cherry Tree partner

Madras Pioneer - Features

Up to $10,000 is raised each year to benefit the group partnering with Rotary for a local project.
Costume contest winners announced

Madras Pioneer - Features

Fifteen merchants don zany outfits for costume contest, decorate businesses with themes.
Know the signs of stroke

Madras Pioneer - Features

The simple acronym, FAST can help friends and loved ones know the basic signs of a stroke.
MountainStar gives annual report

Madras Pioneer - Features

MountainStar Relief Nursery, in Madras, served 65 at-risk children during the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
Iseminger new teacher at Madras Christian School

Madras Pioneer - Features

Brian Iseminger is the new teacher at Madras Christian School for grades first through eighth.
CRR to dedicate veterans memorial

Madras Pioneer - Features

Cooked River Ranch will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Memorial.
Fourth-graders visit Metolius River area

Madras Pioneer - Features

Fourth-graders from Madras Elementary took a field trip to Canyon Creek Campground last week.
Veteran gets wheelchair ramp

Madras Pioneer - Features

The VFW Post 12141 recently helped a Madras veteran and his wife, Bud and Marge Shanahan.
Operation Rudolph boxes out

Madras Pioneer - Features

Operation Rudolph has begun collecting gifts for the youths in local communities.
CRR Trunk-or-Treat draws crowd

Madras Pioneer - Features

An estimated 500 kids attended a Trunk-or-Treat evening Friday, Oct. 26, at Crooked River Ranch
Film center to show animated British film

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Jefferson County Library Film Center will have an animated film in November.
J.C. Winter shelter to open for homeless

Madras Pioneer - Features

Established to give homeless people a safe, warm place to sleep when the weather gets cold.

Sustainable Life

E-scooter company fined for pilot program rules violations

November 20, 2018 Pamplin Media Group

City says Skip didn't put enough scooters in East Portland during local test run

Can a river ferry relieve traffic? Proposal hopes for green light

November 14, 2018 Claire Withycombe/Oregon Capital Bureau

Ambitious plan to move hundreds between Vancouver and Portland encouraged by local and state leaders

ODFW: Someone may be feeding coyotes that attacked 2 kids

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife not planning on tracking or trapping beasts in SW Portland.
National Parks backing Willamette Falls as National Heritage Area

Next step is to write legislation that will be introduced to U.S. Congress in 2019
Polar bears, chimpanzees and rhinos: Your time has come

Ten years after voters approved a $125-million construction bond, the Oregon Zoo has entered a final round of projects.
Portland votes to restrict use of plastic straws, stirrers

City Council is poised to adopt a 'by request' policy for restaurants, bars - even schools and hospitals - before patrons can get a plastic straw…
Energy Trust seeks partners to devise innovative solar programs for lower-income folks

The nonprofit is offering grants to community groups and those working in affordable housing
Waste Management retains landfill contract for Portland garbage

Metro will ink renewed contracts to haul much of region's garbage, by truck, to Eastern Oregon landfill.
EARTHTALK: Fall colors

New England's beautiful fall foliage may shift north of the Canadian border due to climate change.
Tracking down beaver dams

The Wetlands Conservancy, a statewide group based in Tualatin, pinpoints them on its preserves, to help monitor where they help water quality and…
Two Oregon companies fined for mishandling hazardous waste

Department of Environmental Quality issues about $120,000 in combined penalties to Patheon Development Services and Univar USA
City Council considers plastic straw ban on Wednesday

Portland may need to 'stop sucking' if a proposal to limit use of plastic straws is passed.
EcoTip: Hot water

How to cut your carbon emissions and reduce your water-heating bill, from the Center for Earth Leadership
Caring for our river

Molalla River Watch has had a busy spring and summer as it looks to new projects in the future
Paper instead of plastic

Portland lab owned by Swedish company BillerudKorsnÍs creates paper replacements for plastic packaging
Cheers erupt as results show clean energy fund tax passing by wide margin

Portland will have a Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund through a 1 percent retail gross receipts tax on large corporations.
EARTHTALK:Floating plastic islands

Dear EarthTalk: What are we doing about getting rid of all the plastic floating in the ocean and forming giant gyres far from land?- Jake Johnson,…
Portland developer building affordable homes from recycled shipping containers

Prototype model of shipping container house shows what will soon be for sale in St. Helens

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