Jefferson County's Sheriff Race: The Questions Nobody Is Asking

U.S. Senators Merkley and Wyden announced nearly $5 million in HUD Indian Housing Block Grant funding for the Warm Springs Housing Authority to construct seven three-bedroom homes for low-income tribal families.

The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda Health will host a free community fair at Madras City Hall on Wednesday, September 16 from 4 to 6 p.m., with team personalities, games, prizes, health resources, and a donation to the Kids Club of Jefferson County.

Seventy Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs college students could lose Oregon Tribal Student Grant funding if they fail to complete applications — including missing FAFSA or Tribal Verification paperwork — before the September 30 deadline.

Jefferson County is revising its Community Wildfire Protection Plan, incorporating lessons from a 2026 fire season interim Fire Chief Kasey Skaar called 'kind of historical' due to record lightning-caused fire starts.

County commissioners approved a resolution designating 42 county road segments where Class IV all-terrain vehicles may legally operate, implementing an ordinance originally adopted in April.