Weather
Hard Freeze Possible Overnight: Cold, Dry Pattern Settles Over Jefferson County This Week
A cold, dry air mass is settling over Central Oregon, with overnight lows expected to drop into the teens and 20s across Jefferson County through the weekend. Farmers, ranchers, and homeowners should prepare for hard freeze conditions.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Certifies Tally Machine Tuesday; November 3 Election One Week Out
Jefferson County will certify its ballot tally machine on Tuesday, October 27, a key step ahead of the November 3 general election. Ballots are already arriving in mailboxes across the county, with races for Madras mayor and Jefferson County Sheriff on the line.
Sports
White Buffalos Football Honors Seniors, Heads to Sisters for Season Finale Oct. 30
The Madras High School White Buffalos celebrated Senior Night on Friday against Creswell, closing out their home schedule. The team's final regular-season game is 7 p.m. Friday, October 30, at Sisters.
Events
Last Call: Museum at Warm Springs Accepts Art for 33rd Annual Tribal Member Exhibit Through Tuesday
The Museum at Warm Springs is accepting artwork for display in its 33rd Annual Tribal Member Art Exhibit through Tuesday, October 27, at 5 p.m. The showcase celebrates creative work by adult and youth artists from the Confederated Tribes.
Local News
Warm Springs Tribal Leaders Take Wildfire and Infrastructure Concerns to Congress
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs leadership met recently with U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz in Washington, D.C. to discuss the impacts of the 2026 wildfire season and pressing infrastructure needs on the reservation.
Events
Trick-or-Treat Downtown, Bingo Night, and More: Jefferson County's Halloween Week Lineup
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, and Jefferson County has events lined up all week. Catch downtown Madras trick-or-treating at local businesses, Bingo Night at the Community and Senior Center on October 29, and more. Here's your guide to Halloween week in the county.