Airshow of the Cascades Returns to Madras August 28–29 with Aerobatics, Vintage Aircraft, and More

Jefferson County Fire & EMS has banned burn barrel use effective August 4 for the remainder of fire season, while the Oregon DEQ has issued an ongoing air quality advisory covering Jefferson County and much of Central Oregon.

Federal emergency management officials reversed course last week and approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Rowe Creek Complex fire, unlocking federal funds to help cover the staggering costs of battling the 344,000-acre blaze.

With the Bench Fire now 84 percent contained, Warm Springs tribal members are returning to find homes lost, wells dry, and a reservation facing months — if not years — of rebuilding ahead.

A new fire erupted before dawn Thursday near Gateway while the massive Rowe Creek Complex continued burning east of Culver and Metolius. Here is the latest on every active fire affecting Jefferson County.

ABBAcadabra: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Concert comes to Redmond on Friday, August 21, with proceeds going directly to support Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs wildfire recovery efforts. It's a night of dancing queens for a cause that hits close to home.