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Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon
Israel Sarabia of Culver is headed to federal prison for nearly six years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine to Madras and Redmond. The post Special Report: An inside look at the drug crisis in Central Oregon appeared first on KTVZ.
Madras DMV office closed Wednesday due to staffing issues; agency couldn’t keep both it and Redmond open
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon DMV continues to have staffing issues, especially at its smaller offices, as the Madras office was closed on Wednesday. DMV spokesman David House said word came late Wednesday morning. “The decision came after trying to open both Redmond and Madras offices this morning, but not enough staff was available The post Madras DMV office closed Wednesday due to staffing issues; agency couldn’t keep both it and Redmond open appeared first on KTVZ.
More on upcoming closure of Bend’s IHOP – and word that the Redmond Black Bear Diner has closed
(Update: Adding clarification) We looked into the upcoming closure of Bend's IHOP Restaurant on Tuesday and learned that the Black Bear Diner in Redmond also has closed permanently. Editor's note: A clarification about the upcoming closure of Bend's IHOP restaurant; their expiring lease is with SFK LLC of Sandpoint, Idaho. Fratzke Commercial Real Estate of The post More on upcoming closure of Bend’s IHOP – and word that the Redmond Black Bear Diner has closed appeared first on KTVZ.
Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance points to high rates, launches secure firearm storage campaign
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Suicide rates by firearm in Central Oregon are higher than statewide and national averages. With this in mind, the Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance is releasing two new public service announcements and launching a website that encourages the community to store firearms in secure locations. The PSAs (available in English and Spanish) were The post Central Oregon Suicide Prevention Alliance points to high rates, launches secure firearm storage campaign appeared first on KTVZ.
Strange twist in race for Jefferson County treasurer
One of the candidates running for Jefferson County Treasurer this November doesn’t actually want the job. If he wins, candidate County Administrator Jeff Rasmussen plans to hand the role of treasurer to the finance director the county hopes to hire this summer. In January, Kate Knop left the finance director position, which included the job of treasurer, to become finance director for the city of Madras. Rasmussen is running for treasurer as a place-holder. ...
We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour
New Oregon Health Authority Director Dr. Sejal Hathi's regional tour of Central Oregon health care organizations and facilities -- her fifth around the state -- begins Monday. The post We need to do more with less, new Oregon Health Authority director says during Central Oregon visit, tour appeared first on KTVZ.
CENTRAL OREGON HISTORY: Pioneer of Jefferson County homesteads near Madras
Perry Henderson was born at Kingsley, in Wasco County, Oregon, on Oct. 30, 1885. His parents had a large family, and his father struggled to support the entire family. His father asked Perry and an older brother to leave at an early age. Perry came to the Madras vicinity at the age of 17 in 1902. He worked at various ranches in the region, including the Hay Creek Ranch, until he was 21. He then filed a homestead claim near Madras along the Ashwood Road....
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