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 ...
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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 ...
News
MACRD adopts major staff and budget cuts to stay afloat
Madras Aquatic Center will operate no public hours, lean staffing this summer
News
City of Madras awards $145K in community grants for 2025–26, pares back funding amid high demand
Funding for Chamber of Commerce dominates conversation
Local News
Madras finalizes UGB expansion: 196 acres added for industrial growth
Approval bring land owned by county into development area, clears path for high-tech development and long-term job creation
Climate
Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support
Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but ...
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
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 ...
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