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Wondering what state we live in
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
No surprise, rural Oregon and urban Oregon are worlds apart; county jail levy may have an easier road to success in the spring, but it will still…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Complaint about speeders draws fast response; law enforcement professionals and firefighters take the time to have lunch with local school children;…
Mike Royko right on on Veterans Day
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The late Chicago writer had some great insights on how best to honor Veterans - for starters, making it a national holiday and let the veterans…
72 hours of American dysfunction
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It's up to us as invididuals and communities to turn the tide of violence and hatred that is erupting in our nation
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Urging young voters to get into the the action; name of new restaurant in town is misleading as it is not a local brewpub; and a push against Measure…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers contend Walden is too closely tied to pharmaceutical industry and is bad on health care; another was super impressed by the extra-mile service…
Does Madras really need a brewpub?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
A new restaurant named Madras Brewing Co. is coming, yet still no brewpub in Madras; but is that really a big deal?
We should all pay attention to 'Them'
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Sen. Sasse's book presents an insightful look at what's truly behind our political divide and presents ideas on how we can heal it
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Sanctuary and abortion measures prompt letters from readers; others push for voteres to back McLeod-Skinner and Brown
Jail levy the only countywide issue on ballot with much buzz
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
With Crook County building its own jail and soon ending its room rental arrangement , Jefferson County is looking to the public for more funding to…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
If you appreciate quality health care and its availability, don't vote for Greg Walden; writer praises Sheriff Adkins for stand on sanctuary issue;…
Great time of the year; MHS and chamber showcase some of…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The MHS Distinguished Alumni program and the chamber banquet honorees are an inspiring bunch; can't help emerge from either without a great feeling…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Fast action by employees leaves a very positive impression on St. Charles Madras patient; health care protection is a great reason to vote for Jamie…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers upset that the Jefferson County Library has parted ways with the children's libriarian
The top 100: Our love affair with great books
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
PBS program reminds me how much I love books, and brings the realization that the computer has stolen much of the time that would have otherwise been…
COMMENTARY: The price of Oregon's failed cougar management
Gresham Outlook - Opinion
Oregon voters - primarily from urban counties - passed Measure 18 into law in 1994, prohibiting the use of hounds in the pursuit of mountain lions…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Wondering why the library staffer lost her job; firefighters' engine light a better shade of red than that of flames; and eradicating the city's weeds
MHS: DESIRE paves the way
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Rapidly improving football program is one of just 18 programs to earn a $10,000 Riddell grant that more than 1,400 sought; GOP actually has a shot in…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Two views over one candidate for Congress, and wondering why local government doesn't work to protect existing businesses from new, competiting ones…
Water is tight as season nears end
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Dry conditions, poor snow accumulation and a Wickiup sinkhole led to a less than favorable start.
Fair: making summer memories
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The heat was a challenge, but it didn't keep most people away in the evenings.
Roundabout at Lower Bridge Road?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It's great that ODOT has improving the Terrebonne traffic situation in its sight; a roundabout might make perfect sense at Lower Bridge Road
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Greg Walden's votes are bad for our health, Trump is wearing no clothes, and a homeless man living in Madras misses his former life
Letter to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writer appreciates the editorial that called out the Trump Administration, and encourages people to 'vote Blue' in the future
Media is actually very much a friend of the people
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It's time to stand up to the bullying: our nation's media provides a great service to society and specifically to our communities
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Opinions on presidential pardons basically hinge on opinions of the president making them; other reader upset with editorial on Trump Helsinki…
Volunteers at the core of county's busy August
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
From the Our Community in the Park to the Airshow of the Cascades, volunteers are the key - and they come through every time
Sheriff's Office goes 'Sabotage' in great lip sync video
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The JCSO joins the national craze of law enforcement agencies creating videos; great way to 'personalize' the badge ... and the local guys hit it out…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
I appreciate Greg Walden leadership in getting President Trump to pardon the Hammons; Trump Administration knows the West where Obama's did not
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writer suggests having our national fireworks day be centered around New Years instead of the hot, dry Fourth of July; and another has more thoughts…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers not happy with President Trump, note that illegal immigration is actually good for the economy, and remind potential donors to not give baby…
Kah-Nee-Ta closure an end of an era; can it begin a new one?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The opening of the lodge in 1972 part of an amazing two-decade run of positive economic moves for the tribes; if they can't find a private firm to…
We are all the Capital Gazette
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The shooting in Annapolis could have happened at any newspaper in the country
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
We need an office of unity, not diversity; this nation needs to become one again
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Fast, professional fire response; remembering Native American rights during Pi-Ume-Sha season; and financial impact of illegal immigration prompt…
The Madras fireworks: a community effort
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It isn't one big check but a multitude of smaller ones that make the Madras Fourth fireworks happen; you too can play a part
MAC board made the safe, growingly common, call with…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
After four executive sssions, the Madras Aquatic Center board terminates director without cause, even though it contends he was stealing; but the…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Readers comment on the SMART program and Culver Highway paving, and congratulate nurses.
Doug Lofting made a powerful impact, will be missed
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Friend recalls the many ways Lofting showed his love for the local community.
Dan Buchanan, a regular act at local air show, dies at…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Buchanan, who was paralized from the waist down as a young man, had been a stunt glider pilot in shows since 1989; had regularly performed at Madras air…
1968, when America truly was in chaos
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
There is a television program that I'm eagerly awaiting, and everyone the least bit interested in history should watch.
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Candidate gives thanks to supporters, congratulates the victors and urges the community to rally behind them
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Local candidates get endorsements from voters; another letter urges that Congress represent the people and not big pharma
MLB in Portland? You bet, but make it an expansion…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Portland, the metro area and the entire state of Oregon would welcome, and support, a Major League Baseball team - but an expansion team would be…
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers endorse favorite candidates for county positions; smoke alarm project readied for Madras area
Endorsements? Readerrs can think for themselves
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The reasons not to do endorsements outweight arguments in favor; polls find that the majority of people think newspapers should not do them
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers support county clerk candidate and, after forums, another conveys support for Snead and Schmith for commissioners
City survey results may not be too surprising, but…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Nearly three quarters of respondents like their hometown of Madras, but the lack of retail options, and the perception that schools are…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Suicide: there are several keys to help combat it, including open communication and realization that it is preventable
Are we rested up yet? It's time to relive the…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Sure, the August eclipse was exhausting, but it was also among the most epic thing to ever happen to Madras; now it's time to relive it with a NASA…
A quarter century of change in Madras and the…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
April marks 25 years for publisher; the changes in the industry and the town of Madras have been vast
As per usual, the denial and cover-up is worse than…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Hide the kids as '60 Minutes' is coming on and its about the president; can't we agree that honesty is the bare minimum to expect from our president?
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The Democrats, press, Hillary, the FBI: they are all out to get Donald Trump; liberal lawyers haven't found anything on Trump in 16 months
DVWD water back where it belongs: ranked No. 1 in…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Local waters earns it fourth title since 1998 as Oregon's best tasting community water, will be eligible for national title next February
Netflix to showcase Rajneespuram in six-part series
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Some think the Netflix series is too soft on the commune, which committed the largest bioterrorism attack in U.S. history in their effort to take…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Veteran's family appreciate service in Jefferson County; teachers need funding, not guns; and community college key to young man becoming doctor
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Don't let 'it' further divide our great nation; resist the negative elements and enpower the positive
Congratulations, and thanks, to those running for…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out to essentially be judged by your community; and the power of the Crooked River Ranch precinct
Yet another school shooting, again
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Baby Boomers and Generation X are kicking the gun control/military-grade weaponry issue down to the next generation to solves; massive mental health…
Eagle Watch: Experience a tremendous event in our…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The 23rd annual Eagle Watch takes place this weekend at the Round Butte Overlook Park, and whether you've seen many or haven't yet been to one, you…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Recalling a former MHS music instructor; and the question is asks tongue-in-cheek: if guns make us safer then by all means hand them out for free
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Reader offers humorous account of her vote in 2016 election; and woman wonders what she can do to avoid smell of marijuana.
Really, how do you feel about Madras?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
City sends out 5,000 surveys to area residents, hopes to get a 20 percent return; results will be made public in May
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The cable television giants aren't the only reason we have a split nation; and morally bankrupt leaders and an indifferent public is cause for concern
Navigating the muddy path between CNN and Fox News
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
As the American cultural and political civil war rages, it clear the two TV and web news giants don't care about showing bias
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
How you think controls how you feel, so think better to feel better; and the media is lying to us
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
One man's subsidies in another man's welfare; Check the record: Walden needs to be replaced; Can't wait to read 'Fire and Fury' to pour more validation on…
Big Daddy of a local history mystery solved
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Competiting against former Madras football start left impression on Big Daddy Gene Lipscomb, who said Loren Corwin was the hardest player to tackle…
Letter to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Donald Trump has proven to be vulgar and untrustworthy; our leader is defaming our great country
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Measure 101 is a strong plan to cover the most needy in Oregon, and withe the circus in the White House, it's important to remember that we are part…
Change your life by improving your health
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
It's a new year! This time, keep your commitment to get into better shape. The MACRD is here to help
My View: Give to the arts by year-end
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Oregonians may get a 2017 tax credit for giving to the Oregon Cultural Trust and qualifying arts organizations by Dec. 31.
Brown will be passing an unforgettable coach
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Next MHS sports hall of fame class to be announced next week; Coach Brown about to pass another legendary Madras basketball coach in Joe Blincoe
From eclipse to brewpub effort, a busy year for…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
City of Madras had a remarkable, exhausting 2017, but 2018 will likely be just as busy, even without a solar eclipse that brings 100,000 to town
My View: Kids' health shouldn't be a budget…
Portland Tribune - Opinion
Congress has cut funding to the Children's Health Insurance Program; Sen. Ron Wyden vows to fight for funding to allow the program to continue.
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Longtime Republican calls upon his party to reject the ideals and attitude espoused by President Trump; the GOP's tax plan is just a gift to the rich…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Don't the let open enrollment for health care pass you by; and writer challenges notion put forth week prior that a single-payer system is the best…
Central Oregon leading the state in growth
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Jefferson County is fifth fastest growing county in 2017, while Deschutes and Crook are first and second; Madras grows too, but not as much as other…
A Willow Creek reservoir: Does it make sense?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Building a dam on Willow Creek and creating a reservoir could serve the irrigation district, provide flood control, create a recreation spot and make…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers wonders if adding a public bathroom might be necessary to slow what she contends in a consistent problem with truckers relieving themselves…
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Return to a moral-driven government is the key to reducing gun violence; MACRD leaders express thankns to levy voters; and White would make a great…
Great to have the Madras Maiden back at its home…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
B-17 bomber back in Madras after nine-month Salute to Veterans Tour, and sexual assaults domination of the news will hopefully have positive impacts
Is a time a local resident was in Salem?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Rep. Huffman and Sen. Ferrioli have new jobs lined up, creating openings; Jefferson County Commissioner Mae Huston puts her hat in the rig for…
Budget blueprint favors rich at others' expense
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The plan for the U.S. budget passed by the Senate would cut $1.5 trillion from Medicare and Medicaid.
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Letter writers express opinions on renewal of MACRD 5-year levy; CRR resident urges support for patrol district.
New operators at Kah-Nee-Ta?
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The tribes is working on a 25-year lease with AV Northwest to run its iconic resort; tribal hiring preference would continue and tribes would make…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writers support the MACRD levy, noting the importance of the program to the overall health of the community; one letter questions need for law…
Keep moving forward; back the MACRD levy
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The MAC has come a long ways; five-year operation levy supplement allowed the district to move toward its potential, and it should be continued
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Crooked River Ranch law enforcement levy earns support, while the improvement and programs at the MACRD inspire writers to encourage yes votes
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Put up cameras to deter vandalism; others write to support Crooked River Ranch law enforcement and the MACRD levy
Another American tragedy
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
If we can't curtail mass shootings with gun control, can't we at least agree that it's an American problem that needs addressed?
Two remarkable programs; our shared history
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Two excellent programs currently on television are must-watch pieces of American history
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Writer disagrees with editor's take on the DACA issue; another has grave concerns about the latest GOP health care plan
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Intimidating run-ins at east county ranch left an eclipse visitor with a sour taste
Some feel-good sports stories as September rolls
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The White Buffalo football squad's epic streak-ending victory, and Jacoby Ellsbury's resurgence give fans reasons to smile
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Pass DACA for humanitarian and economic reasons; MAC Dash continues to be excellent; Madras did outstanding job as an eclipse host
Passing DACA is the American, humanitarian thing to…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Deporting the DREAMers, back to a country that is not their home, would have a negative impact on the economy as well
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
More letters come in praising Madras for how community handled the eclipse, including one from Lowell Observatory director
2017 air show caught in the eclipse vortex
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Reduction in attendance at this year's air show was hard to avoid; event organizers should not be deterred
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Eclipse visitors to the Madras area sing its praises; mayor thanks the community for all its preparation and execution
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Wyden: Public outcry helped turn back health care repeal
Oregon Democrat says next steps are drug prices, individual insurance coverage; also, leaders must cool rhetoric on North Korea.
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