Events
Warm Springs Back-to-School Barbecue Welcomes Families September 3
The Warm Springs K-8 Academy will host its annual Back-to-School Barbecue on September 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., bringing the community together as students prepare to head back to class.
Sports
White Buffalos Open 2026 Fall Football Season This Week
The Madras High School White Buffalos kick off the 2026-27 varsity football season this week, beginning a new chapter after a 4-5 finish last year. The squad is eager to build on lessons learned and contend in the Tri-River Conference.
Jefferson County
A Dry Year’s Toll: Jefferson County Farmers Reflect on 2026’s Drought-Stricken Growing Season
With 94% of Jefferson County under severe drought this year and North Unit Irrigation District cutting water allotments significantly, local growers are closing out one of the toughest growing seasons in recent memory.
Weather
Labor Day Weekend Fire Alert: All Campfires Banned Across Central Oregon Public Lands
Stage 2 fire restrictions remain in effect on all Central Oregon public lands heading into Labor Day weekend, banning campfires, charcoal, and wood stoves even in developed campgrounds. Know before you go.
Obituaries
Warm Springs Mourns Paiute Chief Joseph Moses; Memorial Services Begin Today
Paiute Chief Joseph Moses, who led the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Paiute Tribe since July 2001, passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 27. Services begin today at the Agency longhouse.
Local News
Crooked River Ranch Community Steps Up, Donating Supplies to Families Hit by Spokane Fires
Residents of Crooked River Ranch organized a donation drive to help families displaced by fires in the Spokane area, collecting needed supplies and coordinating delivery through a partnership with Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue.
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