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Jefferson County Grass Seed Is Literally Under Foot at the FIFA World Cup
Kentucky Bluegrass grown by Madras and Culver farmers is underfoot at at least seven of the 16 FIFA World Cup host stadiums across the United States — a local agricultural story that is being watched by billions of people around the world.
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Madras Residents Confront Pacific Power Over Repeated Power Outages
Jefferson County residents packed a Madras town hall Thursday night demanding answers from Pacific Power about frequent outages affecting homes, businesses, and medically vulnerable residents — with Metolius reporting some of the worst impacts.
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Warm Springs Tribe Raises Long-Term Concerns Over Columbia River After Longview Chemical Disaster
As cleanup crews work to contain the aftermath of a deadly chemical release at a Longview, Washington paper mill, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are raising urgent questions about what the disaster means for the long-term health of the Columbia River and the communities that depend on it.
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Pacific Power Held Town Hall in Madras After Five Outages This Month
Residents, farmers, and local officials confronted Pacific Power representatives Wednesday about a wave of power outages tied to the utility’s wildfire safety protocols, as Jefferson County leaders call the disruptions economically damaging and warn that a legislative fix may be needed.
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Madras City Council Officially Hires Brenda Fahey as New City Administrator
The Madras City Council confirmed Brenda Fahey as the city's next administrator at its Tuesday night meeting, ending a months-long search. Fahey currently serves as assistant city manager and HR director for the City of The Dalles.
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Native Artists' Exhibition Opens at Madras Art Gallery — "We're Still Here"
Art Adventure Gallery in Madras will feature works by 96 Native artists from the Warm Springs, Yakima, and Cayuse-Umatilla tribes through July and August. The opening reception is July 2.
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Madras Residents Confront Pacific Power Over Repeated Outages as Wildfire Season Peaks
Jefferson County leaders and local farmers pushed back hard against Pacific Power this week after five outages hit Madras in June alone. The utility held a town hall Wednesday to explain its wildfire-prevention power shutoffs — but many residents say the cost is too high.
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Madras Couple Follows a Classic Car — and Ends Up Winning a Trophy
Susan and Atilla Kovari spotted a Triumph TR3 cruising through Madras, followed it out of curiosity, and discovered an international classic car show they didn't know was happening. They entered their own TR3 and walked away with third place.
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Madras Hires Brenda Fahey as New City Administrator, Starting July 20
After months of interim leadership, the City of Madras has officially hired Brenda Fahey as its new city administrator. Fahey plans to focus on public engagement, economic development, and filling key vacancies including a police chief and finance director.
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Pacific Power Hosts Community Town Hall in Madras Tonight to Address Outages
Pacific Power will hold a public meeting this evening at the Jefferson County Public Health building to explain recent planned power outages and its wildfire safety upgrades — including equipment changes that could mean longer or more frequent disruptions for some customers.
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Madras Animal Shelter Could Close if New Contract Isn’t Reached
The Madras Humane Society, which operates the Jefferson County animal shelter under contract, warns it will shut down at the end of June if a new contract agreement isn’t reached. Rising costs and low adoption rates have pushed the organization to the brink.
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Warm Springs Filmmaker LaRonn Katchia Wins First Emmy Award
LaRonn Katchia, a Warm Springs/Wasco/Paiute filmmaker from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, won his first Emmy Award at the 63rd Annual Northwest Emmy Awards for his work on a documentary made in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting.