Weather
Burn Season Reopens in Jefferson County; Two FireFree Events Coming This Month
Residential burning resumed in Jefferson County on October 1 after a summer-long ban, and two FireFree drop-off events at the Box Canyon Transfer Station are planned for October.
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Remains Found on Warm Springs Reservation Identified as Missing Teen Tyler Kalama
Investigators have identified human remains discovered September 19 near the Indian Health Services building on the Warm Springs Reservation as those of 13-year-old Tyler Kalama, who had been missing since early March.
Sports
Football Roundup: Madras Falls at Klamath Union; Culver Stays Perfect at 5-0
The Madras White Buffalos were shutout 35-0 on the road Saturday, while the Culver Bulldogs rolled to a 40-14 win over Lost River to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Public Safety
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Reaches Full Staffing After Years of Shortages
For the first time in years, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is fully staffed following the addition of three new corrections officers — while the Madras Police Department continues its own recruitment push.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Farmers Close Out a Grueling 2026 Growing Season Under Drought’s Shadow
A historically dry year defined farming in Jefferson County in 2026. With 94% of the county under severe drought and North Unit Irrigation District cutting water allotments significantly, local growers faced some of the tightest conditions in decades — and are already planning ahead for 2027.
Weather
Burn Season Is Back in Jefferson County — Free Permits Required Before You Light Up
Jefferson County's residential burn season reopened October 1, giving residents their first legal opportunity since spring to burn yard debris. Free permits are required, FireFree drop-off events are coming this month, and the burn line is open daily.
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