Local News

Cram Fire quickly blows up to 4,500 acres

Level 2 evacuation notices issued for homes around the Willowdale/Hay Creek area

Bend

St. Charles Madras listed as ‘at risk’ amid Medicaid cut concerns

St. Charles Madras was among four Oregon hospitals on a list of 300 rural hospitals deemed at risk…

Local News

Community Food Pantry gearing up for July 22 move

Ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on the 22nd as pantry moves into its new home

Columnists

Opinion | A Win-Win for Oregon: Legislation that protects public workers and fosters economic growth

Members of SEIU 503 commend state leaders’ decision to move investments in Oregon’s public retirement fund away from…

Local News

Summer learning, affordable living

COCC’s Wickiup Residence Hall is a year-round place for affordable housing and community; fall term applications are now…

Crimeandjustice

Family of man killed in Madras police shooting to sue for wrongful death

The family of a Madras man who was killed in a police shooting in February has notified the…

Business

Statewide minimum wage increases 35 cents, the lowest rise in ten years

The standard statewide hourly wage will rise to $15.05 per hour, while Portland’s minimum wage will rise to…

Local News

Warm Springs blooms with Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days

Annual powwow celebrates 1855 treaty that formed the Warm Springs Reservation

Local News

Gambler 500 rolls in and cleans up

Tate Morgan: 'We are making a difference one piece of trash at a time'

Local News

Rock show kicks off in Madras, runs through Sunday

The Madras Rock and Gem Show started its four-day run at the Jefferson County Event Center Thursday. The…