Jefferson County Manufacturers and Farms Showcased as Models for Energy Efficiency in Oregon

With national fire preparedness now at Level 4 out of 5 and multiple fires burning across Oregon, Jefferson County residents are being urged to stay vigilant. Meanwhile, Pacific Power’s fire-safety outage protocols have frustrated local residents and irrigation districts.

The Jefferson County Fair is still on for July 22–25 in Madras, but fairgoers will need to look elsewhere for thrills — the fair board confirmed this week that carnival rides will not be part of this year’s lineup after their carnival operator backed out due to a staffing shortage.

A Madras nonprofit that supports people recovering from addiction and re-entering society after incarceration has received $1.4 million in state funding to build a dedicated community center — a first-of-its-kind facility for Central Oregon.

The City of Madras is working to recover more than a million dollars in public funds after Initiative Brewing permanently closed its Madras location — leaving city officials scrambling to recoup loans and grants used to help the brewery relocate here.

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the Bend City Council met June 30th to discuss Deschutes Basin water conservation, groundwater use, Bend's 20-year growth plan, and public art -- part of a landmark 2024 government-to-government agreement.