Jefferson County
Canal Piping Project Stirs Groundwater Worries for Jefferson County Well Owners and Farmers
As North Unit Irrigation District continues replacing open canals with pipelines, Jefferson County farmers and rural well owners are raising questions about long-term groundwater impacts — and Redmond is seeking regional collaboration on recharge solutions.
Events
Native Market and Free Community Meal at St. Charles Madras This Wednesday — Warm Springs Artisans Featured
St. Charles Madras is hosting a Native Market with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs artisan vendors and a free community meal on Wednesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Local News
Jefferson County's ATV Road-Access Program Launches — 42 Roads Now Open to Side-by-Sides
Phase 1 of Jefferson County's new ATV ordinance went into effect November 1, opening portions of 42 county roads near Madras, Culver, and Crooked River Ranch to Class IV all-terrain vehicles. Phase 2 follows January 1.
Public Safety
Prospect Fire Near Culver Drops to Level 1 as Mop-Up Continues at Lake Billy Chinook
The Prospect Fire that burned roughly 243 acres west of Culver over the weekend has been downgraded to Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation status as crews shift to mop-up operations near Lake Billy Chinook.
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.