Events
November Community Calendar: Queen Tryouts, Free Bend Pops Concert, and Veterans Day Market
Jefferson County's November is packed with community events, from the Jefferson County Queen Tryouts on November 7 to a free Bend Pops Orchestra performance at the Madras Performing Arts Center on November 21.
Local News
Warm Springs Community Roundup: Fitness Challenge Begins, Legal Aid Today, Head Start Carnival Wednesday
The Warm Springs Recreation Department's November Fitness Challenge kicks off today, NAPOLS legal aid services are available this morning, and a family carnival at Head Start is set for Wednesday evening.
Weather
Clouds Move In, Overnight Freeze Likely: Central Oregon Forecast for Early November
After a mild weekend, overcast skies and colder temperatures are settling over Jefferson County this week, with overnight lows expected to dip to around 31 degrees — the first serious freeze risk of the season.
Local News
Election Day Tomorrow: Jefferson County Voters Have Until 8 p.m. to Return Ballots
Jefferson County residents have one day left to cast their votes in the November 3 election, with races for sheriff, Madras mayor, city council seats, and a five-year jail levy renewal all on the ballot.
Events
Two Events Mark Veterans Day Weekend in Jefferson County: Blood Drive and Native Market
Jefferson County has a full Veterans Day on tap: Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue is partnering with the American Red Cross for a community blood drive, while St. Charles Madras hosts a Native Market and free community meal — both on November 11.
Weather
Forest Service Launches Pile Burn Season; Smoke Possible Across Central Oregon Through January
The Deschutes National Forest has begun its fall and winter pile burning season, with more than 11,500 acres of slash piles targeted for controlled burns through January 2027. Residents across Jefferson and surrounding counties may notice smoke on active burn days.