COCC Annual Salmon Bake Returns May 16 — Free Lunch, Native Culture, and a New Home

Madras High School senior Tate Alire, who holds the lowest scoring average in the Tri-Valley Conference and is ranked third in 4A, is competing in the two-day Tri-Valley golf championships today and Wednesday at Arrowhead Golf Course in Molalla — with state next week.

KWSO 91.9, the voice of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, is developing a long-term strategic plan after losing federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding — leaning on community donations, tribal support, and a national media initiative to chart a path forward.

Jefferson County Fire and EMS closed all open burning at sunset May 3 due to drying fuels and weather conditions. Summer burn restrictions are now in effect, and the 2026 Oregon fire season officially began May 8. Here is what residents need to know.

A two-year partnership between Energy Trust of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has completed more than 40 energy efficiency projects across the reservation, with investments at the High Lookee Lodge and Fire and Safety Building delivering measurable benefits for elders, patients, and first responders.

Central Oregon Community College's newly expanded Madras campus is now fully operational with five new programs including nursing, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, and early childhood education — filling a critical workforce gap in one of Oregon's most underserved healthcare regions.