Sports
Madras Girls Volleyball Forfeits 4A Playoff Match Following Student Conduct Issue
The Madras High School girls volleyball team has forfeited its Oregon 4A first-round playoff match against defending champion Marist Catholic following a student conduct issue, the Jefferson County School District announced. The White Buffalos finished the season 11-10 overall.
Local News
November Is Native American Heritage Month: Warm Springs Events and Ways to Engage
November marks National Native American Heritage Month. In Jefferson County — home to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs — a Native Market and free community meal are planned for Nov. 11 at St. Charles Madras, with cultural programming throughout the month.
Events
Free Wildfire Recovery Resource Event Coming to Madras on Nov. 10 — Lunch Included
A free Multi-Agency Wildfire Recovery Resource Event comes to Madras on Tuesday, November 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the COARC Extension Center on NW Dogwood Lane. Multiple state and federal agencies will be on hand, and lunch is provided.
Jefferson County
Unofficial Results: Pollock Re-Elected Sheriff, Jail Levy Passes, Townsend Leads Mayor Race
Sheriff Jason Pollock leads with 70.5% of the early vote, the Jefferson County Jail levy is passing at 57.2%, and Jennifer Townsend leads the Madras mayor race at 57.1%, according to unofficial election night results.
Sports
White Buffalos Close Fall Season; Winter Sports on the Horizon
Madras High School fall sports teams are wrapping up their 2026 campaigns, with football finishing a rebuilding year and volleyball eyeing a potential postseason run as winter sports prepare to take center stage later this month.
Local News
Jefferson County Farmers Take Stock After Punishing 2026 Drought Season
With the growing season behind them, Jefferson County farmers are reckoning with one of the toughest water years in recent memory — a season marked by a governor's emergency declaration, slashed irrigation allotments, and wildfire compounding already strained conditions.