Eight Applicants Seek Two Temporary Seats on Madras City Council
Madras, OR. -- he Madras City Council will interview eight applicants for two temporary council appointments during a special meeting...
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SNAP recipients in 10 Oregon counties have more time to replace food lost during recent fires
If you live in one of 10 Oregon counties and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent fires...
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Crosswhite West Fire in Crook and Jefferson counties
SALEM, Ore. – On Friday evening, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Crosswhite West Fire to protect the...
Madras Man Killed in ATV Crash While Protecting Property From Brewer Fire
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — A Madras man was killed Monday afternoon after an ATV crash while working to protect his...
Columbia, Lincoln County, Linn County & Tillamook County Deploy to the Brewer Fire in Crook and Jefferson Counties, in Central Oregon.
Lincoln County, — July 20, 2026 — This morning, the Lincoln County Fire Defense Board fulfilled a resource request from...
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Akawa Butte and Brewer fires in Deschutes and Jefferson counties
SALEM, Ore. – On Saturday morning, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires in...
Warm Springs Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Sexually Exploiting Child
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Warm Springs man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after sexually exploiting a...
Recreational use advisory downgraded to precaution for Lake Billy Chinook
Pet owners should continue to keep their pets away from areas that appear to have a bloom PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and CODE Conduct Major Narcotics Enforcement Operation
Following several months-long investigations into the suspected distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl throughout Central Oregon, members of the Jefferson County...
Seven arrested following a vehicle pursuit and drug investigation in Madras
Over the course of a months-long narcotics investigation, law enforcement agencies arrested eight people, seized suspected drugs and a firearm,...
Recreational Use Advisory Issued for Lake Billy Chinook Due to Harmful Algae Toxins
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory Friday for Lake Billy Chinook...
Warm Springs Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Sexually Abusing Two Minors
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Warm Springs man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for sexually...
Governor Kotek Secures $37.5 Million to Support Rural Maternity Care Across Oregon
SALEM, Ore. — Rural hospitals across Oregon will receive up to $37.5 million in funding to strengthen and stabilize maternity...
State Parks Day includes free parking for Oregon residents on June 6
SALEM, Oregon—Every year, Oregon State Parks begins the busier season with a small thank you to Oregon residents — free...
Child Struck by Vehicle at Suttle Lake
A six-year-old child from the Redmond area died Saturday afternoon after being struck by a travel trailer at Link Creek...
Guatemalan National Unlawfully Residing in the United States Sentenced to Federal Prison for Traveling to Washington to Sexually Abuse a Minor
EUGENE, Ore. — A Guatemalan national living unlawfully in Culver, Oregon, has been sentenced to federal prison after traveling across...
Motorcyclist Dies After Head-On Crash on Highway 20 in Jefferson County
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. — A 65-year-old Scio man died Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on U.S....
Head-On Crash on Highway 97 in Jefferson County Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Jefferson County, OR. — One person was killed and another injured Sunday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97...
Oregon State Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Highway 97 Pedestrian Crash in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, OR. — Oregon State Police are requesting public assistance as investigators continue to examine a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash...
Wanted Felon Arrested After 130-MPH Pursuit Through Jefferson County
Jefferson County, OR. — A high-speed pursuit in Jefferson County on Tuesday night led to the arrest of a wanted...
Young Republicans of Oregon Announce First 2026 Legislative Endorsements: Greg Smith and Andrew Morrison
Representative Greg Smith for House District 57 The Young Republicans of Oregon have endorsed Representative Greg Smith for Oregon State...
Madras City Council Approves Construction Agreement for Phase One of Hoffman Park Development
Madras, OR. — The City of Madras has taken a major step forward in expanding local recreation opportunities with City...
Madras Man Sentenced to 43 Months for Identity Theft in Monmouth Case
Dallas, OR. – Official Release: Michael Jay Terrance Cole, 43, has been sentenced to serve 43 months (3 years, 7...
Madras Sex Offender Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Attempting to Entice Child Online
Madras, OR. —Official Release: A Madras, Oregon, man, who is a registered sex offender, was sentenced to federal prison today...
Jefferson County and Madras Launch Joint Five-Year Strategic Planning Effort
Madras, OR. — Official Release: Jefferson County and the City of Madras are partnering to create a shared vision for...