Portland Diamond Project rendering of potential MLB stadium in Portland.

News

Oregon House passes ‘jock tax’ bill to help fund MLB stadium, heads to Gov. Kotek next

The Oregon House is sending the Senate Bill 110 to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk after passing it 46-6…

Environment

Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire

CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit…

Sports

Haystack Reservoir drag boat races thrills spectators

Drag boat racing has been held at Haystack Reservoir for 60 years.

Government

Gov. Kotek proposes using $160 million from state’s ‘rainy day fund’ for one-time wildfire funding

Desperate for money to get through the next two wildfire seasons and with few proposals on the table…

News

Heart of Oregon Corps throwing 25th Anniversary Bash in downtown Madras on June 25

Registration is now open for the June 25 Jefferson County Heart of Oregon Corps 25th Anniversary Reunion Party.

News

Historical society buys church for eventual museum

County contributes to purchase; no timetable yet to establish museum as JCHS focuses on restoration and fundraising

Explore

Forest Service approves Green Ridge restoration project in western Jefferson County

The Deschutes National Forest has finalized plans for a large-scale forest health initiative in western Jefferson County, near…

Business

72-unit Stone Oak Apartments proposed for northeast Madras

Developer seeks zone change to enable multifamily housing near hospital

Bend

Bentz defends Republican tax and spending bill, despite costs and cuts impacting his district

Bentz voted to pass the bill despite past vows not to add to the national deficit, and representing…

Local News

Gardening Journeys: Ornamental trees that are both water-wise and fire-resistant

Eleven varieties of ornamental trees offer options in height, spread, and fall color with six offering spring blooms.…