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Jun 15, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

Commission votes to close railroad crossing

The BNSF railroad crossing at Elm Lane will be closed, and the Fir Lane crossing signalized.

Jun 13, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

Three Rivers woman dies at OHSU

After an investigation, the CDC has determined that hantavirus caused the 67-year-old woman's death.

Jun 13, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

MAC board terminates executive director

Before the board's action, Joe McHaney had been on paid administrative leave since April 21.

Jun 07, 2018 Madras Pioneer - News

Motorcyclist dies in collision with bear

Local firefighters meet procession of firefighters, motorcyclists escorting the body of Rhett Larsen, 39, back to Bend.

Madras Pioneer News

Healing garden dedication set

Madras Pioneer - News

Public is invited to the dedication ceremony June 20, for the final project in the hospital's renovation.
Warm Springs Horse Network prepares for challenge

Madras Pioneer - News

The Oregon Rescue Challenge for 2018 will be held June 29-30, in Powell Butte.
May weather warmer than usual

Madras Pioneer - News

Outlook for June calls for above normal temperatures, but below normal precipitation.
Police catch murder suspect

Madras Pioneer - News

Gavin Smith is arraigned on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his mother.
Highway 97 work continues

Madras Pioneer - News

Contractor will be paving northbound lane north of the Crooked River Bridge this week.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Warm Springs 'Bravettes' prepare for Portland Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade in 1968.
Project tracks poverty

Madras Pioneer - News

In Jefferson County, 49 percent of households don't have enough income for monthly budget.
Sidewalks being replaced

Madras Pioneer - News

City notifies businesses, pedestrians that sidewalk on south side of D Street, between Fourth and Fifth, will…
Summer burning closure set

Madras Pioneer - News

Fire chiefs halt burning of debris piles in Central Oregon, impose summer burning restrictions.
Gateway gets 'fire hall'

Madras Pioneer - News

A new pole barn now houses four fire rigs and related fire equipment for the Gateway Rangeland Fire…
Buff third-graders drop eggs

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County Fire Department takes ladder truck to Buff Elementary to assist in annual event.
Gunshot report causes major response

Madras Pioneer - News

Police teams from around the area responded to Madras on a report of a shot fired, but the suspect had no gun…
Madras, Culver graduate most ever

Madras Pioneer - News

School District 509-J graduated a record number, 187, and Culver District 4 graduated 41.
Washington County police take Smith-Brown into custody

Madras Pioneer - News

Gavin Smith-Brown, 29, was arrested June 7 in connection with the death of his mother at Crooked River Ranch.
Woman sentenced to prison for assault

Madras Pioneer - News

Rhyan Leigh Smith, 26, of Warm Springs, was sentenced May 29, to 13 years in federal prison.
Downtown Park and Play kicks off June 7

Madras Pioneer - News

First Thursday events to feature live music, performers, vendors, and food.
ODF enters fire season

Madras Pioneer - News

ODF's Central Oregon District declares fire season due to dry fuel conditions and warmer weather forecasts.
Chip sealing causes delays

Madras Pioneer - News

Culver Highway chip sealing finishes, and Highway 26 chip sealing begins; use caution on both highways.
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

Oregon goes wheat-free to conserve wheat for flour to feed U.S. troops in 1918.
April unemployment largely unchanged

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County remains at 5.5 percent unemployment, while Crook County improves to 5.8 percent.
2018 Rose Festival VIP winner chosen

Portland Tribune - News

The lucky winner in the Ultimate Rose Festival Experience Contest is from Aloha
Challenge winners share $8,125 prize pool

Madras Pioneer - News

Nearly half of 325 entrants make it to final weigh-in for Movin' Mountains Slimdown Challenge.
Potential railroad crossing closure on agenda

Madras Pioneer - News

Jefferson County will consider closing the Elm Lane railroad crossing June 6.
Driver arrested after attempting to elude police

Madras Pioneer - News

With assistance from Crook County and Oregon State Police, deputies arrest suspect.
MACRD, McHaney attorneys meet, but no board action

Madras Pioneer - News

Board considers information in executive session, and then cancels second executive session.
Two Washington men sentenced for drug delivery

Madras Pioneer - News

OSP drug dog alerts on vehicle during October 2017 traffic stop on Highway 97.
Tucker Memorial repaired

Madras Pioneer - News

The cement part of structure had deteriorated since the statue was installed in 2009.
Local nurses receive recognition

Madras Pioneer - News

Two St. Charles Madras nurses earn awards for their impact, and excellence in care.
St. Charles Madras to dedicate healing garden

Madras Pioneer - News

Public is invited to the dedication ceremony June 20, for the final project in the hospital's renovation.
Campfire restrictions in effect

Madras Pioneer - News

Fire closures on portions of Deschutes, John Day, White and Crooked rivers, and along Lake Billy Chinook,…
Looking Back

Madras Pioneer - News

75-year-old Pony Butte woman walks 6 miles to mailbox to pick up gift in 1943, finds empty mailbox.
Congress passes tribal development act

Madras Pioneer - News

If legislation is signed by president, tribes will be able to lease and sell property they own.
Firewood permits on sale

Madras Pioneer - News

Personal use firewood collection permits available for Deschutes, Ochoco forest, Grassland.
Downtown Park and Play kicks off June 7

Madras Pioneer - News

First Thursday events to feature live music, performers, vendors, and food.
Cougars spotted at North Junction

Madras Pioneer - News

BLM cautions people to be aware of surroundings along Lower Deschutes River, where cougars were seen.
Three candidates each capture more than 50 percent of vote

Madras Pioneer - News

Two commissioners, Simmelink and Huston, elected in primary; Zemke goes on to November ballot.

Regional News

Rainbows galore at 2018 Portland Pride Parade

Portland Tribune - News
100+ migrants in Oregon prison leaves lawmakers enraged

Portland Tribune - News
New dispensary uses city grant for apprenticeship program

Portland Tribune - News
Man gets 3 to 4 months for groping woman in PCC library

Portland Tribune - News
Oregon City Heritage Days returns for second year

Clackamas Review - News
Former Bank of Oswego execs sentenced to prison

Lake Oswego Review - News
Final defendant in Malheur takeover sentenced

Portland Tribune - Politics
Pair suspected of stealing 'at least' 200 identities

Portland Tribune - News
Fleet Week ships slowly sail out of Rose City

Portland Tribune - News
Two drivers arrested after street race in NE Portland

Portland Tribune - News
2 arrested after 'combative' man resists officers

South County Spotlight - News
Grand Floral Parade splashes through the wet weather

Portland Tribune - News
'FedEx Faker' strikes in Happy Valley, police say

Clackamas Review - News
Clock's ticking, derby still needs place to roll

Portland Tribune - Sports
55 arrested during Fleet Week sweeps

Portland Tribune - News
Clean sweep? Pitch A Tent reminds parade-goers of homeless

Portland Tribune - News
Bill sacrifices Willamette Falls sea lions to save salmon

Portland Tribune - News
Lawmakers sponsor bill ensuring migrants' access to kids

Portland Tribune - Politics

RATTLED: OREGON'S CONCUSSION DISCUSSION

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

Portland Tribune - News

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Two Culver wrestlers travel to Las Vegas

June 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Sports Steele Haugen

Lorenzo Vasquez and Brody Piercy compete with team Oregon, facing different states.

Kids need sports now more than ever

June 13, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Sports Steele Haugen

In a time filled with technology, electronics are keeping kids at home and off the field.

Six MHS baseball players earn all league

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Cameron Rodriguez earns first-team all outfield and Tyler Lockey earns first-team infield.
Aftermath: A life changed by brain injury

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Sami Howard knew she was in trouble. 'I'm going to have headaches for the rest of my life.'
Baseball playoffs wrap up with Class 4A, 5A and 6A championships on Saturday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for the final day of the 2018 high school baseball season
Gemelas helps Ducks at nationals

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Sophie Gemelas, of Madas scored a goal late in the water polo national consolation finals game.
MHS football program helps community through service

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The football team goes around Madras giving back to the community with different tasks on June 1.
Trap shoot fundraiser brings in 70 shooters

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Fourteen teams and 70 shooters participated in 4-H and high school fundraiser, June 2.
Devore wins amateur fight at 125 pounds

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Tim Devore finds success using his range and takedown defense, winning in the second round.
Desert Peaks to put on junior golf camp

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Desert Peaks Golf Course is putting on a two-month golf camp, teaching the fundamentals of golf.
MHS softball players earn all league honors

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Lizzie Steuart earns TVC first team pitcher, alongside several other MHS league honors.
Softball playoffs wrap up with Class 4A, 5A, 6A championships on Saturday

Lake Oswego Review - Sports

Check out all the matchups for the final day of the 2018 high school softball season
MHS beats Astoria in crazy 11-inning game

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The Madras baseball team advances to the quarterfinals after beating Astoria 13-9 in extra innings.
Culver loses tough game to Kennedy

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldog baseball team had a 4-1 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning.
Buffs lose to North Marion in quartefinals game

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The Madras White Buffalo baseball team made a run in the playoffs, but were stopped by the Huskies.
Buffs lose in extra innings

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Madras White Buffalos softball team loses 2-1 to North Bend, going to the ninth inning.
Tennis team gets late replacement

Madras Pioneer - Sports

MHS boys doubles team that made it to district finals doesn't compete together at state.
Olivera cousins place fifth at state

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Jessica and Erika Olivera make it to the state consolation finals May 18, in Corvalis.
Culver baseball gets a second chance

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver Bulldog baseball program makes its first state playoff appearance in 17 years.
Duff becomes two-event state champion

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Culver track and field has strong state performances, with several athletes reaching the podium.
Track has best results in years

Madras Pioneer - Sports

All of the MHS athletes (4) that competed at the 4A state track meet made it to the finals.
Madras baseball overcomes deficit, advances to playoffs

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The Madras White Buffalo baseball program breaks 5-year playoff drought with a 13-10 win over Mazama.
Olivera cousins place third

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Erika and Jessica Olivera lost in the semifinals to Sisters, but won their next match to finish in third place.
Madras baseball shuts down Corbett in 9-0 win

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Lewis Fine hits a three-RBI triple and Kanim Smith, four runs home, helping the Buffs beat Corbett.
Girls beat rival to earn away play-in game

Madras Pioneer - Sports

Niyallee Cochran and Jiana Smith-Francis hit the ball well, help the Buffs beat rival Crook County.
Culver's Duff, Knepp, Michael, Keiski earn gold

Madras Pioneer - Sports

The Culver girls track team finishes in second place and the boys team finishes in third.

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Features

Culver seniors garner scholarships

June 15, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Features Madras Pioneer

Thousands of dollars worth of scholarships were presented to Culver High School graduating seniors.

Preschoolers graduate at CLC

June 14, 2018 Madras Pioneer - Features Madras Pioneer

Children's Learning Center has 79 students attending preschool graduation, along with family members.

Citywide yard sales in Culver, Metolius

Madras Pioneer - Features

The cities of Culver and Metolius will hold communitywide yard sales on Saturday, June 16.
Teachers, professors visit Symons ranch

Madras Pioneer - Features

Forty educators from 23 different states take a Farm Bureau tour of the Madras operation.
Inmate graduates with high honors

Madras Pioneer - Features

Deer Ridge inmate earns COCC Distinguished Achievement Award during graduation ceremony.
Bend Surgery awards scholarships

Madras Pioneer - Features

Bend Surgery Center Foundation has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to C.O. students.
Ford Foundation scholarships given

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Ford Family Foundation announces the 2018 recipients of the Ford Scholars Program.
Skydive Awesome! offers thrills

Madras Pioneer - Features

The business is drawing jumpers from Oregon and Washington, and doing 50 jumps a week.
Students create table for St. Charles

Madras Pioneer - Features

A new table, designed and made by Madras High School students, was delivered to St. Charles Madras.
JCMS bands in Jr. Rose Parade

Madras Pioneer - Features

The parade will be televised on KPTV 12 from 1-2 p.m, on June 6, as the Madras bands perform.
CRR garden club holding plant sale

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Mariposa Lily Garden Club Plant Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 9.
Mecca Malt joins Ales for ALS effort

Madras Pioneer - Features

Once accepted, brewers receive a free and exclusive hop blend to use to create their beer.
K3 Construction does paving

Madras Pioneer - Features

K3 Construction LLC, opened April 1,by father-son owners Phil and Dustin Kauffman.
TS&S under new management

Madras Pioneer - Features

Fourth-generation Thomas family member, Jake Thomas, is the general manager.
'Patriot Nations' opens in W.S.

Madras Pioneer - Features

A new exhibit, 'Patriot Nations - Native Americans in our Armed Forces,' opened June 7.
W.S. Museum free to active military

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Museum at Warm Springs is launching a Blue Star Museum program to honor military.
Drivers: Are you stopping for pedestrians?

Madras Pioneer - Features

The Madras Police will be cracking down on motorists who fail to stop for pedestrians on June 16.
Learn how to can fruit

Madras Pioneer - Features

Participants will have some fun preparing a jar of fruit and a jar of fruit pie filling.
Pastor Karsten blends in skills from past career

Madras Pioneer - Features

Karsten previously had a career in project management, and worked with health care software.
Smith elected to Oregon Oddfellows top position

Madras Pioneer - Features

He will oversee all the International Order Of Oddfellows lodges in the state.
VFW holds Memorial Day ceremony

Madras Pioneer - Features

The first Memorial Day ceremony in many years was held by the Madras VFW Post 12141.
Film center ends season with 'Hair'

Madras Pioneer - Features

All films are free and are shown at the library's Rodriguez Annex, 134 SE E St., Madras.
Statue a memorial to Mahons

Madras Pioneer - Features

There will be a dedication of a statue of Saint Frances of Assisi, in memory of Larry and Pat Mahon.
Funds for food programs

Madras Pioneer - Features

Jefferson County has been chosen to receive a federal award of $11,137 for food and shelter efforts.
Gift of Literacy welcomes students

Madras Pioneer - Features

Hundreds of School District 509-J first-graders heard an author at the annual reading event.
Help women's shelter become a reality

Madras Pioneer - Features

Our group has visited shelters in Bend and Prineville, met with program directors, social workers.

Sustainable Life

EARTHTALK Apple scores well in review of greener Electronics Gadget Makers

June 17, 2018 Roddy Scheer, EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: How do the big gadget-making companies (Apple, Samsung, etc.) stack up these days regarding their environmental footprint?-Doug Greco, Newark, NJ

Visiting cattle mowing the lawn in pilot project

June 16, 2018 Elayna Yussen, Metro

Cows helping weed while they graze at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island

Sandy River Gorge preservation party

Oregon Nature Conservancy seeks volunteers to help with restoration project.
Chinese company also wants to restart Newberg paper mill

Mill could provide a market for Oregon's recycled paper now languishing in recycling centers; in a turnaround, owner now says it might sell to a new…
Farm groups question beehivesto justify solar panels on ag land

A solar project featuring honeybees in Oregon's Clackamas County is being appealed by farmland conservationists.
Let PGE control your thermostat(you'll save energy and money)

Program designed to allow utility company reduce electricity use during peak hours.
Xerces Society expands by uniting with Bee City USA

Portland-based conservation group will incorporate Bee City USA into its work, creating momentum in the pollinator movement.
Trump plan to force subsidies for coal plants would raise rates

In Senate hearing, Oregon's Ron Wyden elicits testimony from Trump energy regulator that rates could rise $32 billion or more nationally.
Destruction of mill appears imminent

Westrock puts conditions on potential sale that require buyer to destroy equipment critical to future operations
¡Explorando at Thomas Cully Park!

Learn about the Columbia Slough watershed and help support a new park at this family-friendly event.
Investigation probes health and environmental impacts from railroad tie plant in The Dalles

Blacks are more vulnerable to breathing creosote fumes because of genetic makeup, report notes.
EarthTalk: Green pet burials

My vet tells me my 18-year-old cat is nearing the end of her life and I'm wondering what my options are for a green-friendly burial?-Sandy Monroe,…
Preserve the Wonder campaign ends on high note

Friends of the Columbia Gorge raise enough to buy and protect seven prized parcels in gorge; campaign also elicits donation of eighth site.
The art of recycling and reusing

Learn about reducing, reusing and recycling this Sunday at Reuse-A-Palooza.
Owner won't allow Newberg paper mill to reopen

Would-be buyer says he'd reopen the mill and use Oregon's recycled paper as raw material, but mill owner insists on destroying the papermaking…
Bill sacrifices Willamette Falls sea lions to save salmon

Schrader calls for 100 mammals to be killed each year by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Lawmakers begin cap and trade discussions

The state joint legislative committee on carbon pricing heard from an expert who said a well-crafted carbon-pricing plan could be good for the…
ADUs OUT OF YOUR PRICE RANGE? THINK AGAIN

Startup led by former city urban renewal director creates innovative model that requires no cash down for units
Dyno Nobel, Inc. ordered to pay $250,000 for failing to notify federal authorities of anhydrous ammonia discharges

Company operates a urea plant near St. Helens; discharges caused complaints of odor and irritation from residents.
Portland gardeners can learn to save seeds

Grow Portland offers introductory classes for those who want to learn the art of seed sharing.
Article charges DEQ with lax enforcement of toxic air emissions in The Dalles

Investigative series by Cascadia Times raises questions about the operations of AmeriTies at its plant in the Columbia Gorge community.
EarthTalk: Artificially inseminating endangered species?

Dear EarthTalk: Can fertility techniques pioneered for humans or other animals be used to try to bring back endangered wildlife species? - James E.,…
Columbia Gorge commission reviewing future of scenic area

Lots at stake as authorities tackle a once-per-decade review of management plan for this precious natural area.
Developer pays tax, utility bills at Willamette Falls

Falls Legacy LLC still owes $200,000 for delinquent account related to the 23-acre site in Oregon City
Snowy plovers spotted for first time in decades in key coastal area

Western snowy plovers, found nesting in Fort Stevens State Park, were listed as a threatened species in 1993.
East Council Creek open house to be held in Cornelius

The public will get a chance to see 'final' proposed design elements for the natural area.

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