Business

Meat processing plant planned for Jefferson County

Plant will employ more than 50 people, provide local meat processing to entire region

Education

Jefferson County kids rely on free school meals – their continued funding faces uncertainty

Federal support underpins student nutrition in rural districts like 509J and Culver

Local News

Food pantry gears up for Dine Out

The Great Madras Community Dine-Out, benefitting the Madras Community Food Pantry, is returning for its third year on…

Business

Jefferson County budget proposal for 2025–26 trims $2.6 million

Reductions driven by lower road equipment spending, lower spending of federal relief funds

Business

Madras proposes $38M city budget with several departmental cuts

Cuts include police, HR and community development as overall budget remains similar due to increased costs

Government

Governor seeks additional applicants for DA vacancy

With only one applicant, Kotek has re-opened applications for the position vacated by Leriche

Local News

Consultants recommend spay/neuter clinic as animal services are reevaluated

Experts say local data supports shifting to preventative care and community-based programs

Crime & Justice

City of Madras hires new attorney

Cary Colaianni comes from Deschutes County Sheriff’s office, City of Boise

Local News

County eyes upgrades to Mount Jefferson Cemetery memorial

Jefferson County commissioners met this week to discuss proposed upgrades at the Mount Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, with a…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…