Sports
White Buffaloes Hit the Field: Madras High School Opens Fall 2026 Season
The Madras High School White Buffaloes are back on the field and court as the fall 2026 sports season kicks off, with football, volleyball, cross country, and soccer teams all suiting up for the new school year.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County November Ballot Takes Shape: Mayor, Sheriff, and Jail Levy Among Key Races
Jefferson County voters will face a packed November ballot featuring races for Madras mayor, three city council seats, county sheriff, and a five-year jail levy renewal -- all contests with real stakes for local services and community direction.
Local News
Jefferson County Farmers Count the Cost of a Historic Drought Season
With 94% of Jefferson County in severe drought and the North Unit Irrigation District delivering some of the lowest water allotments in years, local ranchers and farmers are wrapping up one of the hardest growing seasons in recent memory.
Local News
Three Weeks On, Warm Springs Focuses on Long Road to Recovery After Bench Fire
The Bench Fire on the Warm Springs Reservation is fully contained, but the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs say rebuilding will take months -- and years. A wildfire recovery fund has already surpassed its original goal, and water service has been restored.
Public Safety
Rowe Creek Complex Reaches 91% Containment; Cooler Weather Brings Relief to Central Oregon
The massive Rowe Creek Complex fire in Wheeler County has reached 91% containment at nearly 374,000 acres, and a cooler, more humid forecast is expected to hold fire behavior in check through the weekend.