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

Local News

Cyrus family members join in on preservation work at historic orchard

Four generations of the Cyrus family came to the orchard May 30 to witness and help with the…

Business

St. Charles opens new community pharmacy in Madras

Drive-up service, medical supplies and education offered at new Oak Street location

Bend

Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation.…

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…

Local News

U.S. 26 crash takes life of Madras man

Scott Pradmore killed in crash while driving motorcycle

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

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…