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

Local News

COCC graduates Class of 2025 at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution

Jeffrey Short, welding graduate, started his speech with a quote from author Allan Bloom: “Education is the movement…

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…

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

Business

COCC students, Bill Hunt featured in Art Adventure Gallery exhibit

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

Lifestyle

History Pub explores Jefferson County’s movie theater past

Free June 18 program at New Basin Distillery

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

Bend

Food shortage in Central Oregon forces NeighborImpact to shut down aid programs

NeighborImpact, the regional organization that provides food, childcare, utility assistance and more, has announced the cancellation of two…

Local News

Three local students earn prestigious Ford Family scholarships

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

Government

Oregon Republicans say Dems delaying vote on wildfire map repeal to get votes for wildfire funding

Republicans say Democrats are using the bill as a bargaining chip to get Republicans to vote on redirecting…