Local News
Warm Springs Housing Authority Receives $5 Million Federal Grant to Build Seven New Homes
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.
Events
Trail Blazers' Rip City Rally Brings Free Community Fair to Madras on September 16
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.
Local News
70 Warm Springs College Students at Risk of Losing State Grant Funding Before Sept. 30 Deadline
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.
Local News
Jefferson County Updating Five-Year Wildfire Protection Plan After Busy 2026 Fire Season
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.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Opens 42 Roads to ATVs Under New Ordinance
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.
Business
‘Made in Jefferson County’ Tour Spotlights Local Makers After Years-Long Hiatus
The Made in Jefferson County Tour returned to Madras after a years-long break, giving residents a behind-the-scenes look at three homegrown operations: Central Oregon Seeds, Keith Manufacturing, and Poland Organic Dairy.