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Business

Madras adopts updated housing action plan to guide five-year development strategy

Plan sets target for 280 new homes by 2030, prioritizes affordability and housing diversity Read more

Business

Madras Community Food Pantry seeks state grant for pantry expansion

Proposed project would add distribution space, teaching kitchen, and kids area to meet growing demand Read more

Local News

Madras contractor charged with custodial sexual misconduct at Deer Ridge prison

Jobett Zamora, a former Jefferson County DA staffer, faces felony charges over alleged sexual encounters with inmate; case ... Read more

Local News

EPA lifts emergency order, confirms safety of Warm Springs drinking water

Infrastructure upgrades resolve years of boil notices and pressure loss on reservation Read more

Business

COCC students, Bill Hunt featured in Art Adventure Gallery exhibit

“Art Branches Need Trees” holds reception June 5 in Madras Read more

Lifestyle

History Pub explores Jefferson County’s movie theater past

Free June 18 program at New Basin Distillery Read more

Local News

Wind-driven burn pile sparks Ranchos fire, prompts evacuations

Crews halt spread between homes; fire district closes burning season early amid rising risks Read more

Local News

Three local students earn prestigious Ford Family scholarships

Andred Pineda, Yashira Chavero and Manny Meraz win scholarship that provides full tuition coverage Read more

Local News

Deschutes ‘water bank’ intended to ease water leases

Irrigators could borrow and lend water through a centralized “water bank” in Oregon’s Deschutes Basin under legislation headed ... Read more

Explore

Fire restrictions expand across Central Oregon as wildfire season begins

Fire season officially starts June 2 - BLM limits campfires starting June 1; regional burn ban also in ... Read more