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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 team
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 they are…
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 eclipse
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 Pioneer
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 the act
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 the state…
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 county…
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 own…
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
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 bargaining chip
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
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The eclipse, to this writer, was much more than just something to watch for entertainment; also, there's concern about the man in the White House
The perfection of totality - what a weekend!
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The huge crowds were a day or two late arriving, but the number of eclipse visitors eventually surpassed 100,000
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Fix the flower boxes, and pay attention to the environment and insist the president does as well
After two years or so of hype and prep, we're ready…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Sure, it's going to make for an extremely packed little city, but the memories from Eclipse Week will be carried forever
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Farmers suggests that the Deschutes River-based businesses could help pay for the project to bring more water to the river
Eclipse equates to a multi-million dollar ad…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
North Central Oregon, Jefferson and Crook counties, will be in the limelight next week; great opportunity to showcase our communities
Public feedback vital element of a quality paper
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Community members are encouraged to let us know what they consider important and newsworthy
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Cultural Trust helps the local art gallery, and fair grand marshal thanks the community
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Respiratory doctor notes the vast benefits of the Affordable Care Act, and why the fix should be simply building upon it
Free events a gift to our small community
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The Madras area has been blessed by a number of free events, many at the PAC, and two in July were splendid
509-J: Find a way to restore JROTC
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Testimony at school board meeting showcases why JROTC program is vital to maintain at MHS
Letters to the editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Readers write of being embarrassed by president, and to encourage the school board to change its course on JRTOC
Salem 2017: Press releases tell us who won
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The House Speaker and the Senate Republican Leader have slightly different viewpoints on how the session played out
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Illegal fireworks and local school district dropping JROTC program inspire readers to write
Chamber theme kicks up a little controversy
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Add me to the list of those who missed the proximity to the KKK in the Fourth of July event theme; chamber response was rapid and effective
A new look, and a renewed dedication to local…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Pamplin Media Group newspapers adopt a unified brand as it continues to grow, but the independent spirit of papers will remain
Molitor reflects on his tenure
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Outgoing 509-J superintendent to stay in Madras, says he'll always be a White Buffalo, and he's challenging community to continue to champion…
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Gun Show in the Madras went off well and organizers hope to return
Scholarships are a final way communities support…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Hopefully the recipients will be inspired and motivated by receiving financial help from their community, individuals
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Excellent response from Madras-based EMTs saved father-in-law, a stroke victim.
Keep canal safety in forefront
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Irrigation canals are deceptively dangerous and everyone should just keep out
Daimler dedicates its new Madras training facility
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
$18.7 million facility an excellent addition to the community; new entry sign a great improvement
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
School board candidates send messages of inspiration after recent vote
Letter to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The Juniper Hills Park natural area has been Frisbee'd over
A fragile world in the balance
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Government must do more to protect environmental gains made in the recent decades
Eclipse summer starts next week
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
NASA, Lowell Observatory, OMSI in Madras and Warm Springs for student and general public events
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
School board candidates receive support as election day draws near
Imperative that EMS levy passes
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Levy would allow EMS to even better serve the community, focus on what it does best.
EMS vote has raised a second question
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Regardless if EMS levy is approved, a study on merger with fire department should be conducted
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
School board candidate, EMS levy and potential fire department merger, prompt writers
Vote no: prompt an EMS-fire department merger
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Combining the agencies would vastly improve service, save the community money
Potential historic school board vote
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Trio of candidates could shift the 509-J balance of power to Warm Springs
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
EMS tax levy issue, school board race, takes the spotlight
Sen. Ferrioli goes to battle against utility rate…
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
While it would help control rates, bill also has several conservative policy planks
Living proof: Obamacare saves lives
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Please don't gut the Affordable Health Care Act; it is vital to many
Letters to the Editor
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
Greg Walden has forgotten us; endorsements for school board candidate
Potential EPA cuts should scare us all
Madras Pioneer - Opinion
The reversal of the move toward a more healthy planet is hard to understand.
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