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The Madras Pioneer

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No Veterans Day Parade in Madras

Madras will no longer hold its annual Veterans Day parade, but former organizers say other events will still be held. Michael Williams, the Commander of the Madras VFW Post 12141 […]

Madras, OR · 2d

youroregonnews.com

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‘It’s a nightmare’: Dating in Central Oregon comes with challenges

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Central Oregon’s geographic isolation, distance between cities and tendency to attract seasonal workers and tourists are just a few factors that have led locals to describe its dating scene as “slow,” “depressing” and “nonexistent.”. For those who aren’t...

Central Oregon, OR · 2d
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The Madras Pioneer

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UPDATE: No threat to schools after man with pellet gun was located

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said that a man was reported to be walking in Madras around 7:30 a.m. and possibly carrying a firearm near local schools. Out of caution, […]

Madras, OR · 2d

The Madras Pioneer

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Sunday 5:40 p.m. Update: Wildfire near Lake Billy Chinook grows to over 200 acres

A vegetation fire that was 200 acres Saturday near Lake Billy Chinook prompted Level 2 “Be set” evacuations through Sunday as the fire grew to 243 acres. The Jefferson County […]

Jefferson County, OR · 8h

The Madras Pioneer

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Jefferson County Fire & EMS staff respond to chief’s resignation

Now that Jefferson County Fire & EMS Chief Kasey Skaar has announced his resignation, two top crew members said they would miss him and now have concerns about how the […]

Jefferson County, OR · 2d

KOIN 6 News

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Former Rajneeshpuram commune member describes experience in book

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Go inside the religious commune that took over Wasco County and dominated Oregon headlines with a brand-new book from a woman who spent ten years with Rajneeshpuram. “A Slice of Oregon” follows the experience of Nicola Ranson, a former disciple of Osho, and the conspiracy, attempted murder and manipulation she witnessed […]

Portland, OR · 2d

hoodline.com

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228 Roosters Seized Near Redmond as Cockfighting Raid Hits Rural Property

Deschutes County sheriff's deputies seized 228 roosters from a rural property northeast of Redmond on Wednesday, breaking up what authorities describe as a large-scale cockfighting operation that had been under investigation for a long term. Detectives also recovered sparring muffs, used in training bouts, and a bladed weapon known as a slasher, used in organized cockfights.

Redmond, OR · 2d

KTVZ

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Healthcare Providers at St. Charles are Unionizing

More than 180 advanced practice providers across the St. Charles Health System delivered a declaration today calling on administrators to recognize their union. The move follows a multiyear effort by Central Oregon health care professionals to secure a voice in local health care decisions. The providers are seeking to join...

Redmond, OR · 2d

KTVZ

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Humane Society of Central Oregon seeks home for bonded pair of cats abandoned at shelter

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Two affectionate cats are looking for a forever home after being among 10 cats abandoned at the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Dale and Doug were brought to the shelter along with eight other cats, all crammed into a single small-to-medium wire crate. Despite their difficult...

Bend, OR · 2d

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High Desert Highlights: State football playoffs begin with 5 Central Oregon teams in action

BEND, Ore. -- Oregon high school football playoffs kicked off Friday with five Central Oregon teams in action. (4) Mountain View def. (13) Aloha, 47-21 Cougars host (5) Wilsonville, Nov. 13. (6) Summit def. (11) Canby, 26-20 Storm visit (3) West Albany, Nov. 13. (7) Sandy def. (10) Ridgeview, 20-17.

Central Oregon, OR · 2d

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Crook County HS construction students upgrade historic Davidson Field in Prineville

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Crook County High School students are busy rebuilding the dugouts at historic Davidson Field in Prineville. Every weekday morning, construction class students spend a couple of hours improving the ballpark and learning trade skills. "They are learning on-the-job skills, working with their hands. They are taking some...

Prineville, OR · 2d

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Kotek wants data center rules in 60 days. County chair says decisions should stay local

Gov. Tina Kotek wants Oregon lawmakers to pass statewide rules for data centers within the first 60 days of the 2027 legislative session. In Wasco County, where Google has operated data centers for two decades, the county commission chair says cities and counties should keep the power to decide which projects move forward.

Wasco County, OR · 2d