Local News

NUID advocates for local projects in DC, like fish screens

Some federal grants have been suspended

Lifestyle

Priday Ranch: A legacy of stewardship shapes vital steelhead habitat today

Once a 19th-century cattle operation, the Priday Ranch now protects vital steelhead habitat and showcases the long-term power…

Local News

MACRD faces summer closure, layoffs after ballot measure failure

District to suspend operations June 15, citing unsustainable funding gap

Local News

NUID increases water allotments

Recent snowfall and reservoir levels enable highest allotment since 2018

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