Events
Bend Pops Orchestra to Play Holiday Show at Madras Performing Arts Center on Nov. 21
The Bend Pops Orchestra brings its 'Spooky Holiday' program to the Madras Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 21 at 2 p.m. — a rare chance for Jefferson County residents to catch live orchestral music close to home.
Local News
COCC Madras Campus Builds on Healthcare Focus Heading Into Its Second Year
Nearly a year after its expanded campus opened, COCC Madras is building enrollment in nursing and healthcare programs — giving Jefferson County residents more ways to train for in-demand careers without commuting to Bend.
Weather
El Nino Is Back — What This Winter's Forecast Means for Jefferson County Farmers
A strong El Nino pattern is pushing winter forecasts toward warmer-than-normal temperatures across Oregon — raising concerns for Jefferson County farmers and water managers still recovering from a drought-stressed 2026 irrigation season.
Sports
White Buffalos Football Season Closes; Winter Sports Take Over at Madras High
The Madras White Buffalos closed the 2026 football season at 1-5, while basketball, wrestling, swimming, and cheer officially kicked off their winter seasons this week at Madras High School.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Voters Re-Elect Sheriff Pollock, Pass Jail Levy, and Select New Mayor
Jefferson County voters re-elected Sheriff Jason Pollock by a wide margin, renewed the jail operations levy, and chose Jennifer Townsend as Madras' new mayor in the November 3 general election.
Weather
Mild, Mostly Dry Week Ahead for Jefferson County Through Veterans Day
After a breezy, cloudy Sunday, Jefferson County can expect mild and mostly dry conditions through mid-week. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 68 degrees for Veterans Day in Madras — well above the November average of 48 — before a chance of showers returns later in the week.