Events
This Week in Jefferson County: Car Show, WAK-9 Benefit Dinner, Taproom Talks and More
A benefit dinner for WAK-9 Service Dogs, Taproom Talks at Over the Edge, the Ninth Annual Car Show at Indian Head Casino, and the EDCO Made in Jefferson County showcase are all coming up in the next two weeks. Here's your guide to what's happening.
Local News
COCC's New Madras Campus Is Open — Here's What the 24,000-Square-Foot Building Means for Jefferson County
Central Oregon Community College's new 24,000-square-foot Madras campus has been welcoming students since January 2026, replacing an outdated facility with a modern learning center that expands higher education access across Jefferson County.
Public Safety
House Fire on SE Turner Street: No Injuries, Cause Under Investigation
Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded to a house fire on SE Turner Street in Madras on Tuesday morning. The home had been evacuated before crews arrived, and no one was injured. The Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause.
Business
Jefferson County Loses Its Only Bank Branch: Wells Fargo Madras Closing June 24
The Wells Fargo branch on E Street in Madras — Jefferson County's only Wells Fargo location — will close permanently on June 24. Customers will be redirected to the Redmond branch, roughly 30 miles away.
Local News
Cascades East Transit Adding New Midday Madras Run Starting June 15
Cascades East Transit is adding a new 11:30 a.m. midday run on Route 22 between Madras and Redmond starting June 15, improving transit connections for Jefferson County residents. The update is part of broader service changes across the CET network.
Local News
Expect 20-Minute Delays on Highway 26 Through Warm Springs Corridor — Through June 15
ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are removing about 1,000 hazardous trees along Highway 26 between mileposts 71 and 87, causing delays of 20 minutes or more through June 15. Work happens Monday–Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.