Local News
COCC Madras Health Sciences Building Welcomes First Full Fall Semester
After a spring ribbon-cutting, the Central Oregon Community College Madras campus is now running its new $22 million Health Sciences facility at full capacity — bringing nursing and medical assistant training directly to Jefferson County for the first time.
Local News
Madras Not Interested in Data Centers, City Administrator Says
As tech companies scout Central Oregon for data center sites and a statewide debate over the industry heats up, Madras is taking a clear position: not here.
Jefferson County
A Tough Season to Close: Jefferson County Farmers and Ranchers Reckon with Drought's Toll
As fall harvest gets underway across Jefferson County, local producers are tallying the costs of one of Central Oregon's most severe drought years on record — a year that left nearly all of the county under a state emergency declaration.
Events
Last Chance This Weekend: Madras Rock, Gem & Mineral Show Runs Through Sunday
The annual Madras Rock, Gem & Mineral Show continues this weekend at the Jefferson County Event Complex, giving collectors, hobbyists, and curious visitors one last chance to browse dealers, exhibits, and specimens before the four-day show closes Sunday afternoon.
Sports
Culver Bulldogs Cross Country Opens 2026 Season with Annual Trip to the Oregon Coast
The Culver High School cross country team kicked off its 2026 season with the program's annual trip to the Ultimook Race on the Oregon Coast, a challenging early-season test that has become a tradition for the Bulldogs.
Public Safety
Fire Danger Remains Elevated Across Jefferson County and Warm Springs as Burn Season Peaks
Open burning is closed across Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Reservation as fire managers maintain high danger ratings and Industrial Fire Precaution Level upgrades heading into mid-September.
Public Safety