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Jan 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - News

The shutdown: local impacts

Federal workers on the reservation feel the bite of furloughs; food boxes organized.

Jan 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - News

Jury finds man guilty of attempted murder

Sentencing for the Sunriver man set for Feb. 15, in Jefferson County Circuit Court.

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Looking Back

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Oregon men 'physically cleanest,' in entire U.S. Army in 1919, according to Hygiene Society.
Wyden town hall set

Madras Pioneer - News

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold a town hall Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Madras Performing Arts Center.
Full lunar eclipse begins Jan. 20

Madras Pioneer - News

A 62-minute total lunar eclipse will begin at 8:41 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, and end at 9:43 p.m.
Warm Springs artist joins Caldera program

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson Greene among cohort of artists in Caldera's Artist in Residence Program, near Sisters.
Homeless count approaching

Madras Pioneer - News

The annual Point-In-Time Count of people who are homeless or in transitional housing starting.
Bergstrom joins Pioneer staff

Madras Pioneer - News

UO journalism student, Culver High School grad Desiree Bergstrom starts as reporter at Pioneer.
Congressman plans Madras town hall meeting Jan. 20

Madras Pioneer - News

Rep. Greg Walden will meet at the Jefferson County Senior Center this Sunday.
Sheriff to ask for reduced 3-year levy

Madras Pioneer - News

New, pared down levy request to operate jail to be on May ballot; first attempt at 5-year levy failed.
Weigh-ins for Movin' Mountains this week

Madras Pioneer - News

The 10th annual Movin' Mountains Slimdown Challenge kicks off with weigh-ins Jan. 17-19.
Sports complex nears milestone

Madras Pioneer - News

Weyermann soon hopes to have an initial investment in a major indoor and outdoor sports complex.
Former officer pleads to abuse

Madras Pioneer - News

J.J. Wallace Jr. enters Alford plea to official misconduct, sex abuse charges.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Man convicted of murder of woman visiting Camp Sherman gets life in prison in 1994.
December warmer than usual

Madras Pioneer - News

Precipitation for 2018 was less than 7 inches, which is nearly 4 inches below normal.
State Sen. Bentz named to six committees

Madras Pioneer - News

District 30 Sen. Cliff Bentz is serving as vice chairman of the Finance and Revenue Committee.
Three new faces join air show board

Madras Pioneer - News

Ben Ochs, Belinda Goody and Nick Snead are new to the Airshow of the Cascades' board.
Madras, MRC seek new budget committee members

Madras Pioneer - News

Those interested in serving on a budget committee should submit a letter by Jan. 18.
Culver hay shed, hay burn

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County firefighters protect second hay shed, and help save equipment.
Lose weight with Movin' Mountains challenge

Madras Pioneer - News

Weight-loss event kicks off with weigh-ins Jan. 17, in Warm Springs, and Jan. 18, in Madras.
Merkley fields questions at Madras town hall

Madras Pioneer - News

The senator honors Warm Springs Hotshots before listening to constituents at open meeting.
Senator visits border camps

Madras Pioneer - News

Merkley travels to detention, processing centers to look into refugee camps for immigrant children.
First baby born at St. Charles Madras in 2019

Madras Pioneer - News

Local couple's baby girl arrives on Jan.3, winning gifts in the Pioneer's First Baby Contest.
Suspect pleads not guilty in violent assault

Madras Pioneer - News

Nude man with knife chases woman to neighbors' house, breaks sliding glass door with hammer.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Local task force studies need for new Jefferson County jail in 1963, concludes it's needed.
Employment rate steady in state

Madras Pioneer - News

Oregon's unemployment rate of 3.9 percent in November higher than national average of 3.7 percent.
Unemployment inches up

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County's unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in November, up from 5.2 percent in October.
Madras driver in fatal collision

Madras Pioneer - News

Two-car crash on Dec. 25 causes fatal injury to driver slowing down for turn east of Sisters.
Turning Points Treatment relocates

Madras Pioneer - News

Turning Points Recovery Services has moved into a new center at 125 SW C St., in Madras.
Veterans, families enjoy Christmas Eve event

Madras Pioneer - News

Legion Auxiliary and Veterans Service Office sponsor dinner, visit with Santa.
Man arrested following pursuit

Madras Pioneer - News

Prineville man located in Madras after fleeing Christmas morning traffic stop in Bend.
Merkley town hall set for Jan. 4

Madras Pioneer - News

The public is invited to U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley's town hall at 11 a.m., Jan. 4, at the PAC.
Merchants give glowing report

Madras Pioneer - News

Holiday sales, from Thanksgiving to Christmas, were strong, according to local businesses.
Movin'Mountains celebrates 10 years

Madras Pioneer - News

Weight-loss, health improvement program runs from Mid-January to mid-May, with prizes.
Invasive pests may be lurking in your Christmas tree

Clackamas Review - News

Oregon Department of Forestry: Don't throw old trees in yards or forests where elongate hemlock scale could…
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

In 1993, Ag West Supply offers to buy Jefferson County Co-op after it closes its doors.
New Oregon license plate features Smokey Bear

Madras Pioneer - News

Release of plate by Keep Oregon Green, with USFS and ODF marks 75th anniversary of Smokey Bear.
Police arrest two for Dec. 22 stabbing

Madras Pioneer - News

After a second assault in less than a week, police investigate to see if they are connected.

Regional News

Redemption: Sen. Jackie Winters sees hope in second chances

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon lawmaker says imposters sent email slamming gun bill

Portland Tribune - News
Senators: Yes to federal funding, no to border wall

Portland Tribune - News
Dispatcher warns deputies of grisly deaths in Clackamas

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon lawmakers launch session with gusto, little action

Portland Tribune - News
Shabazz honors King, Malcolm X for setting nation's moral compass

Portland Tribune - News
Feds shut down brothels in Portland, Tigard, Beaverton

Portland Tribune - News
OSU uses 55 seismometers off Oregon coast to study quakes

Portland Tribune - News
Portland car salesman wins $77,000 playing Keno

Portland Tribune - News
Refusing to back down

Lake Oswego Review - Education
Citizens' voices can have a big impact in Capitol

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon lawmakers find Trump at fault for federal shutdown

Portland Tribune - News
Police arrest suspect in 2009 murder of Nancy Bergeson

Portland Tribune - News
Women's March challenges Right to Life rally in Portland

Portland Tribune - News
3 stabbed during 'dispute over property' in Maywood Park

Portland Tribune - News
Data maps reveal Oregon teen sex trends

Portland Tribune - News
Parks district to push for affordable housing

Portland Tribune - News
Man sparks fires at 'adult entertainment' club, police say

Portland Tribune - News

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

Rattled: A different path back to the classroom

Portland Tribune - News
Painful concussion stories lead to change on the playing field

Portland Tribune - News
Schools stumble in dealing with nonsports head injuries

Portland Tribune - News
Did gridiron collisions slam into Randy Casey's life?

Portland Tribune - News
Concussion leaves teen injured and isolated

Portland Tribune - News
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

Portland Tribune - News
Max's law shields young athletes

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

Portland Tribune - News
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

Portland Tribune - News
Making an impact: Concussions and student athletes

Portland Tribune - News
Aftermath: A life changed by brain injury

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Sports

State champions, outstanding all-around athletes mark Athletic Hall of Fame

January 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - Sports Tony Ahern

Six individual athletes and one team are selected for the Madras High School annual honors.

Culver wins 14th Classic; wrestles in 'The World's fastest Dual'

January 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - Sports Steele Haugen

6A powerhouse Newberg and 2A Culver dual 14 matches on 14 mats at Oregon Classic.

Dogs hang with solid Santiam team at home

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Boys basketball also lose to Colton and Kennedy during tough week for Bulldogs.
Slow start hurts White Buffs

Madras Pioneer - Sports

No energy in first quarter hurts Madras White Buffalos boys basketball in 75-65 loss.
Play of the Day: The best from Jan. 18 in high school basketball

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat on Jan. 18
Shorthanded Lady Dawgs up and down

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Lady Dawgs missing players, go 1-2 in games, Retano breaks 3-point school record.
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on Jan. 18

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the resuts were huge in Friday action
Dawgs too much for Hood River in dual

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldog wrestling destroys Hood River Valley Eagles 51-18 in home dual Jan. 11.
High school basketball keeps rolling for Jan. 18

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover on Jan. 18 of the 2019 high school basketball season
Jan. 18 high school basketball scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from Jan. 18 action in the high school season
Lady Buffs outdual Valiants, ready for league

Madras Pioneer - Sports

A strong start to the second half helps Madras Lady Buffalos beat Valley Catholic.
Big finish lands Madras a win to open league

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The White Buffalo boys build a double-digit margin in the first quarter against Corbett
MHS wrestling has four medalists at Oregon Coast

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Torres, Zemke, White, McCourtney all place top three at Seaside tournament Jan. 11-12.
Lady swimmers set a new relay record.

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Williams wins 50, 100 freestyle, Holinshead 50 free, while girls relay team breaks school record.
OSAA urges parents to back off criticism of officials

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Oregon is suffering from a severe shortage of high school sports officials and parents' behavior is one reason why
Bulldogs lose to top 10 team

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldog boys basketball loses to No. 6 ranked Sheridan Spartans 68-46 in away game.
Play of the Day: The best from Jan. 11 in high school basketball

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat on Jan. 11
MHS wrestles at Bend High tourney

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos wrestling team travels to Bend High for big school tourney, place ninth.
Check out our best photos from high school basketball on Jan. 11

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

The action was wild, the 3-pointers were big and the resuts were huge in Friday action
Cougars too much for Buffalos

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos boys basketall loses to 6A Mountain View Cougars at home 84-49.
High school basketball keeps rolling on Jan. 11

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out the many games we'll cover on Jan. 11 of the 2019 high school basketball season
Jan. 11 high school basketball scores are here

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the big scores and results from Jan. 11 action in the high school season
Culver Lady Dawgs start season 10-1

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Lady Dawgs basketball team keeps on winning, beats Sheridan Spartans 56-35.
Bulldogs run through Jo-hi tournament

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldog wrestling team wins nine finals matches, all by fall, at Joseph High.
Lady Buffs can't get by 6A Mountain View

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos battle at Mountain view, lose to 6A Cougars 62-59 in close game.
Play of the Day: The best from Jan. 4 in high school basketball

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Take a look back at the plays that made the difference between victory and defeat on Jan. 4

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Features

Accident injures five

January 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - Features Susan Matheny

A three-car accident sent several people to the hospital on Thursday, Jan. 17.

Fessler named Livestockman of the Year

January 23, 2019 Madras Pioneer - Features Desiree Bergstrom

Glenn Fessler grew up in Madras and leased the Monroe Ranch in Grizzly in 1992.

Birth Announcements

Madras Pioneer - Features

Birth announcements from St. Charles Madras hospital for the week of Jan. 18.
Session on health careers

Madras Pioneer - Features

COCC's Bend campus is hosting an information session on its Allied Health programs, Jan. 23
Scholarship help days at COCC

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Bend and Redmond campuses are hosting 'Scholarship Day,'on Wednesday, Jan. 23.
Going far beyond the map

Madras Pioneer - Features

Geography studies in COCC geography classes explore cultures, climates and connections.
Culver PTO gets playground grant

Madras Pioneer - Features

A Northwest Farm Credit Services Rural Community Grant will help support a new playground structure
Diabetes prevention program offered in C.O.

Madras Pioneer - Features

Group setting provides social support in the free program, with a lifestyle coach.
Brewpub's owner wants guests to feel at home

Madras Pioneer - Features

Madras Brewing Co. has had a successful few weeks of business leading up to the grand opening.
Alternative high school program offers students more flexibility

Madras Pioneer - Features

Bridges High School, an alternative program to Madras High School, helps get students on track.
Blood drive in Madras on Jan. 16

Madras Pioneer - Features

The American Red Cross and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery are co-hosting a blood drive.
Waterproofing business opens

Madras Pioneer - Features

Owner has experience and is also a licensed general contractor and does remodeling.
Fair court coronation scheduled

Madras Pioneer - Features

The public is invited to celebrate the coronation of the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo Court.
Birth announcements

Madras Pioneer - Features

Birth announcements from St. Charles Madras hospital for the week of Jan. 4 are listed.
Watershed council to meet

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Middle Deschutes Watershed Council will hold a public meeting on Jan. 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Culver FBLA pitches-in

Madras Pioneer - Features

Throughout October and November, Culver FBLA raised money for the March of Dimes.
Nominate a favorite teacher

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is sponsoring the Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year.
VFW recognizes Voice of Democracy participants

Madras Pioneer - Features

Madras High School students recive certificates for participation in the Voice of Democracy program.
J.C. Farm Bureau receives state OFB award

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau recently received the highest level of Agro Award attainable.
Housing Works opens up voucher waiting list

Madras Pioneer - Features

Will only open Monday, Jan. 14, at 8 a.m. and remain open through Jan. 18, at 5 p.m.
Community website launched for J.C.

Madras Pioneer - Features

The website promotes events, activities, awareness, and opportunities for community members.
Memorial event for Cora

Madras Pioneer - Features

Participate in a crossfit program that the girl helped write at a memorial event on Jan. 12.
Births

Madras Pioneer - Features

Birth announcements for babies born at St. Charles Madras hospital between Dec. 31 and Jan. 3.
Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show scheduled for the first week of Feb.

Madras Pioneer - Features

What visitors can expect at the 39th annual Central Oregon Farm Fair and Trade Show.
Annual livestock association banquet to be held Jan. 19

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Jefferson County Livestock Association will hold their annual banquet on Saturday, Jan. 19.
'Miracle' donation goes to LINC

Madras Pioneer - Features

The LINC organization, which helps low-income people in the community, received a $900 donation.

Sustainable Life

EARTHTALK: Government shutdown includes Superfund work

January 23, 2019 Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss, EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: Has the recent border wall shutdown affected the federal government's ability to safeguard our air and water quality and otherwise protect our environment and public lands?Ã¢‚¬'Peter Nicholson, via e-mail

Emerging clean tech companies win state funds

January 23, 2019 Steve Law

Companies being nurtured by VertueLab get money to work on their startup businesses

Historians find traces of historic Gorge trail

Surveyors discover lost 19th century telegraph path used by Corbett residents
MyView: Cougar management: Look back before moving forward

Population of species has grown to an all-time high in Oregon, despite thousands of hunters
Pacific Power customers will get new way to save energy

Portland-based electric utility will install new smart meters for 590,000 Oregon customers
Expansion of Bottle Bill program results in 90 percent recycling rate

Doubling of deposit, expansion of beverage types, help state reclaim 2 billion beverage containers in 2018
Eat, drink, shuck

Slurpers wanted for a week of oyster parties, classes, panels dinners, to benefit the species.
EARTHTALK: Food-borne illness

Dear EarthTalk: I read the federal government's recently released climate change eport, and was surprised to learn that global warming is even being…
OSU uses 55 seismometers off Oregon coast to study quakes

Researchers at Oregon State University focused on the Blanco Transform Fault off the Oregon coast.
Bringing native species back to where they once roamed

Rewilding activists from around the country to converge in Portland for national conference
Just say 'no' to plastics

Here are 10 tips and suggestions for things you can do now to reduce your plastic consumption
Cascadia Times hosts coming out party

Longtime Northwest environmental magazine returning to its roots as print journal
Beaverton considers ban on single-use plastic bags

Mayor, council seek joint action with Washington County; Hillsboro and Forest Grove among 13 Oregon cities with similar restrictions
Conservation headquarters puts Beavercreek house in cross-hairs

Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District will put its new headquarters on the site
E-scooter sequel returning to Portland streets this spring

Portland Bureau of Transportation says the test drive will last one year and will gather feedback.
EARTHTALK: Oregon ski slopes among hardest hit by global warming

Dear EarthTalk: With the onset of global warming, how likely is it that ski resorts and skiing itself might soon become a thing of the past? Ã¢‚¬'…
Former St. Johns landfill goes from trash to treasure

The prairie, which includes a covered former landfill, is not open to the public yet, but plans are underway for a multi-use trail and scenic…
Kate Brown's husband cleans up trash, sends bill to Trump

After trip to Mt. Hood Sno-Park, Dan Little sends bill for $28 to President Donald Trump

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