Events
Jefferson County June Events: Car Show, WAK-9 Dinner, EDCO Tour, and Rock & Gem Show
June is shaping up to be a busy month in Jefferson County with a lineup that includes the 9th Annual Indian Head Casino Car Show, the WAK-9 Service Dog Benefit Dinner, the Made in Jefferson County EDCO Tour, and the popular Madras Rock and Gem Show.
Public Safety
Home and Trailer Destroyed in Fire Six Miles North of Madras
A fire destroyed a home and a nearby trailer located approximately six miles north of Madras. Photos from the scene showed both structures fully engulfed in flames as firefighters responded.
Public Safety
UPDATE: Evacuation Warnings Lifted for Jordan Fire Near Lake Billy Chinook
Level 1 and Level 2 evacuation warnings issued Monday afternoon for the Jordan Fire southwest of Lake Billy Chinook have been lifted as of Tuesday morning, with interagency crews reporting no structures currently threatened.
Local News
North Unit Irrigation District's Floating Solar Project Nears Reality — A Milestone for Madras-Area Water and Energy
North Unit Irrigation District near Madras secured federal funding for a floating solar array on its main canal, joining a growing statewide movement to generate clean energy while conserving water through evaporation reduction.
Public Safety
Wildfire Danger Rising: What Jefferson County Residents Need to Know Before Fire Season Peaks
With burn bans already in effect, a lightning fire just southwest of Lake Billy Chinook, and state officials warning of a severe 2026 fire season, Jefferson County residents are being urged to prepare now — before conditions worsen.
Business
Plateau Travel Plaza Eyes June 15 Soft Reopening After Major Renovation — Seeks Tribal Artisans for Display
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs' Plateau Travel Plaza is targeting a June 15 soft reopening and July 11 grand opening following an extensive remodel and expansion. Tribal members are invited to showcase arts, crafts, and traditional artifacts at the facility.