Jefferson County
One Week to Election Day: Jefferson County Voters Urged to Use Drop Boxes
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. With mail routed through Portland, Jefferson County election officials are strongly encouraging voters to use official drop boxes to ensure their ballots arrive on time.
Sports
White Buffalos Soccer Hosts Molalla Tuesday as Fall Sports Season Enters Final Weeks
Madras High School's boys soccer team hosts Molalla at home Tuesday while the girls teams travel to Molalla. With the OSAA fall season winding down, every match counts as teams push toward the postseason.
Events
Haunted Houses, Trunk-or-Treat, and More: Halloween Week Across Jefferson County
From Warm Springs to Madras, families have a full week of Halloween festivities to choose from, including haunted houses, a zombie costume walk, trunk-or-treat events, and community giveaways.
Local News
Warm Springs Hosts Fire and Drought Livestock Relief Meeting Today
Tribal livestock owners impacted by this year's wildfires and drought are invited to a noon meeting today at the Fire Management Building in Warm Springs, where FSA representatives will present available federal relief programs.
Public Safety
Antelope Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 97 Near Madras
A 77-year-old Antelope man was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97 just north of Madras. Oregon State Police continue to investigate the crash.
Weather
Hard Freeze Possible Overnight: Cold, Dry Pattern Settles Over Jefferson County This Week
A cold, dry air mass is settling over Central Oregon, with overnight lows expected to drop into the teens and 20s across Jefferson County through the weekend. Farmers, ranchers, and homeowners should prepare for hard freeze conditions.