Airplane Crashes Outside of Madras
On March 10, around 7:40pm, the Frontier Regional 911 Center recieved a report that a plane had crashed in a remote area, 5.5 miles southeast of Madras. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Fire and EMS responded to the area and located the crash.
Due to the extent of the crash, there were no survivors, according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The deputies determined that the plane departed from Aurora, Oregon and was going to Idaho.
On March 11, investigators determined that the two individuals on board the aircraft were a husband and wife from Caldwell, Idaho. The names of the deceased are not yet released. There will be an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
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Local Wildlife Center Seeks Volunteers
Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, is seeking volunteers for its upcoming spring and summer season. The organization offers long-term, one-time and group volunteering opportunities.
Think Wild volunteers can work in the wildlife hospital, beaver habitats or outside with the human wildlife services program. Volunteers can also assist with youth education and youth volunteering.
Community members with all experience levels and availablity are encouraged to sign up. The organization offers orientations, training and workshops for individuals to develop skills and knowledge about their position.
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“As a lifetime Bend resident, I have seen the economic divide between the east and west Bend grow wider with every year.”
—Ryan Rudnick, who lives in the Larkspur neighborhood and is concerned about economic segregation between parts of Bend. From this week’s News story, “Eastside Neighbors Advocate for Less-Concentrated Houseless Facilities .”
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$1 Billion
— The estimated amount of coal stocks expected to be divested by the Oregon State Treasury after the passage of HB 4083, the Clean Oregon Assets Legislation. From this week’s Opinion piece, “The Pros and Cons of Recently Passed Bills in the Legislature.”
This article appears in Mar 13-20, 2024.
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