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Highway 26 Delays Near Warm Springs Continue Through June 15
Travelers on U.S. Highway 26 between the Warm Springs area and Mount Hood should expect delays of 20 minutes or more through June 15 as ODOT and the Confederated Tribes remove about 1,000 hazardous trees.
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Warm Springs Tribal Chairman Speaks Out on Columbia River Contamination
Following an industrial disaster at a Longview, Washington paper mill that killed 11 workers and sent caustic chemicals into the Columbia River, Warm Springs Tribal Chairman Dennis White III issued a statement calling for transparency and accountability.
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Meet the Three Finalists for Madras City Administrator
The City of Madras has narrowed its search to three finalists to permanently fill the city administrator role vacant since January. A public meet-and-greet was held Wednesday evening at Initiative Brewing.
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Madras City Leaders Push Back on Data Center Rumors
Interim City Administrator David Clyne says Madras is not entertaining any proposal to build a data center in Jefferson County, responding to social media speculation that followed a high-profile rejection of such a project in La Pine.
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COCC Madras Now Accepting Applications for Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Central Oregon Community College's brand-new Madras campus building is open, and its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program — the first of its kind at the campus — is now accepting applications from RNs seeking to advance their careers close to home.
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Warm Springs WIC Program Now Issuing $28 Farm Direct Vouchers for Fresh Produce
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs WIC program has begun distributing Farm Direct vouchers to help families purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at local farmers markets and farm stands through November.
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Highway 97 Safety Upgrades for Madras: What ODOT Is Planning — and What Residents Are Demanding
With a documented history of fatal crashes on the 15-mile stretch between Terrebonne and Madras, local leaders and a regional coalition are pushing ODOT to act. Here is where things stand.
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Plan for Delays: Highway 26 Work Between Warm Springs and Mt. Hood Continues Through June 15
ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are removing roughly 1,000 hazardous trees along Highway 26. Drivers should expect 20-minute or longer delays through mid-June.
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Investigation Exposes Leadership Failures in Culver School District -- New Superintendent to Start in July
A third-party investigation into former Culver Superintendent Stefanie Garber found 10 of 12 complaints founded, including age discrimination, missed employee evaluations, and violations of board policy. The probe cost the district over $25,000. A new superintendent has now been hired and starts in July.
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Warm Springs Chairman: ‘We Are Its Voice’ -- Tribe Calls for Accountability After Longview Chemical Disaster
Warm Springs Tribal Chairman Dennis White III issued a formal statement demanding transparency and accountability for contamination that may have reached the Columbia River after a tank rupture at a Longview, Washington paper mill killed 11 workers. The tribe invokes its 1855 treaty fishing rights.
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Mayor Lepin Won’t Seek Reelection -- Madras Mayor Race Is Now Open for November
Mayor Mike Lepin announced he will not run for reelection in November, opening up the Madras mayor’s seat for the first time since 2023. Three city council positions are also on the November ballot, including a currently vacant seat.
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Meet the Finalists: Madras City Administrator Forum Set for Wednesday Night
Madras residents will have their only public chance to meet the three finalists for City Administrator at a free meet-and-greet Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Initiative Brewing. The council will conduct closed interviews June 11 before selecting a hire.