Hometown News – Madras

Culver woman sentenced to 22 years for 2020 shooting; body found in fridge

July 26, 2021

▶️ Jefferson Co. health dept. disappointed in lottery incentive impact

July 23, 2021

Jefferson Co. announces winners of $10K COVID vaccine lottery

July 22, 2021

▶️ It’s a show and lifestyle; Jefferson Co. Fair is officially back

July 21, 2021

▶️ Hoping for a miracle, Jefferson Co. comes together to pray for water

July 20, 2021

Jefferson Co. School District to put $24M bond measure on November ballot

July 20, 2021

BLM, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs complete land exchange after 12 years

July 15, 2021

Pendleton man sentenced in 2017 Metolius River bull trout harvest

July 14, 2021

Total campfire ban begins Monday across Central Oregon public lands

July 8, 2021

▶️ Narrowing down the Hidden Bottle Hunt Clue

July 7, 2021

▶️ Full-time homeless service center in the works for Madras

July 6, 2021

Crews challenged by weather conditions but make progress on several fires

July 2, 2021

Rattlesnake Fire in Warm Springs blows up; campgrounds on ‘Get Set’ notice

July 1, 2021

▶️ New Jefferson County Sheriff sworn into office

July 1, 2021

▶️ ‘Absolutely no one looking for work:’ Madras DQ closes due to lack of staff

June 30, 2021

FBI offers $5K reward for info on Warm Springs brush fire

June 30, 2021

▶️ Madras HS basketball player beats adversity in the hospital and on the court

June 29, 2021

‘Lower Log Deck Fire’ sees an update in size as GPS imaging assists

June 25, 2021

Warm Springs treaty turns 166: ‘The real story of the West’

June 25, 2021

‘Lower Deck Fire’ in Warm Springs spreads quickly after closing Highway 26

June 24, 2021

Wildfire closes HWY 26 in Warm Springs, aerial resources assisting

June 24, 2021

S-503 fire in Warm Springs grows, but crews increase containment

June 23, 2021

New fire restrictions begin Friday for local national forests, grasslands

June 23, 2021

S-503 Fire sees improved containment levels with cooler weather aiding crews

June 22, 2021

Warm Springs Tribal Police launch arson investigation after 45-acre brushfire

June 22, 2021

Jefferson Co. moves to ‘Moderate Risk’ as state nears 70% vaccination target

June 22, 2021

▶️ Heavy aerial attack helping crews battle S-503 fire in Warm Springs

June 21, 2021

EPA bans all outdoor burning in Warm Springs

June 21, 2021

Madras Police looking for Westside School burglary suspect

June 21, 2021

▶️ Native American tradition beats through the heart of Madras athletes

June 18, 2021

▶️ St. Charles officials worry as vaccinations lag in neighboring counties

June 16, 2021

▶️ Bend skydiver breaks state record for most skydive jumps in one day

June 15, 2021

Crook, Jefferson counties remain at ‘High Risk’ as state nears 70% vax target

June 15, 2021

Warm Springs woman eludes deputies; arrested on multiple drug, weapons charges

June 7, 2021

CRR log home destroyed by fire; woman escapes unharmed after dog alerts her

June 7, 2021

2 injured after gun accidentally goes off at Madras Truck Stop

June 7, 2021

JCSO: Madras man arrested after trying to lure 15-year-old for sex near park

June 3, 2021

Warm Springs Tribal Police gets federal approval for new jail

June 1, 2021

▶️ Officials have mixed reactions about Jefferson Co. vaccine lottery plan

May 28, 2021

▶️ MHS girls basketball raising awareness for missing Native American women

May 27, 2021

Jefferson Co. to offer 11 more $10K prizes to encourage vaccinations

May 27, 2021

Metolius man facing attempted murder charges; fired shots into home

May 27, 2021

St. Charles Madras honored for racial inclusiveness

May 26, 2021

Recovery slowed in April after several months of hot hiring

May 25, 2021

▶️ Unmasking vaccinated athletes; school districts deciding how to move forward

May 20, 2021

2 Central Oregonians among state Teachers of the Year

May 20, 2021

▶️ Running in Style: Madras track team grateful for Brooks shoe, gear donation

May 18, 2021

▶️ New 3D mammogram machine proves convenient for Madras St. Charles patients

May 17, 2021

2 seriously hurt in HWY 26 crash near Warm Springs; Bend man arrested for DUII

May 17, 2021

▶️ ODF declares earliest fire season in over 40 years

May 13, 2021

2 Central Oregonians among 14 new COVID deaths statewide; 733 cases added

May 13, 2021

Warm Springs Fire & Safety brush truck stolen

May 13, 2021

▶️ Madras, Prineville mayors say their communities can reach vaccination goal

May 12, 2021

▶️ COVID cases at Thriftway in Madras leads to ripple effect in employee shortage

May 11, 2021

Madras Police ID man killed walking across Highway 97

May 11, 2021

Washington woman arrested in Warm Springs on drug charges

May 10, 2021

Madras mobile home fire leaves dog and lizard dead

May 7, 2021

▶️ Local ‘UFO’ sightings turn out to be run-of-the-mill FOs…satellites to be exact

May 5, 2021

Pedestrian struck and killed on HWY 97 in Madras

May 5, 2021

Jefferson Co. man among 6 new COVID deaths; OHA reports 748 new cases

May 4, 2021

Travel Oregon awards $350K to local agencies for tourism-related projects

May 4, 2021

▶️ WSPD officer’s act of kindness shines a light on important native dance

May 3, 2021

Culver High School returns to online instruction after COVID contacts increase

April 28, 2021

Overdose leads to arrest of Madras mother, daughter on drug dealing charges

April 23, 2021

Local high schools to host free COVID vaccination clinics for students

April 23, 2021

FOUND – Madras Police seeks public’s help finding woman reported missing

April 23, 2021

Terrebonne woman killed, 3 others injured in Wasco Co. crash on Highway 26

April 23, 2021

Central Oregon small businesses now eligible for federal disaster loans

April 22, 2021

▶️ Winter sports in spring? Grateful coaches and athletes will take it

April 21, 2021

Suspect arrested after Prineville man found shot to death in Jefferson County

April 20, 2021

Rising COVID cases send Crook, Jefferson counties back to ‘High Risk’

April 20, 2021

Warm Springs man killed in Highway 101 hit-and-run

April 19, 2021

▶️ Players come and go, but Madras football’s Chain Gang a constant for decades

April 15, 2021

▶️ NASA balloon takes flight at Madras airport testing capsule re-entry

April 15, 2021

Spring Chinook season announced on Hood River; no season on Deschutes

April 12, 2021

Man crashes into tree in Sisters after suffering medical emergency

April 8, 2021

COCC to reopen campuses June 14; in-person classes will gradually expand

April 8, 2021

Oregon Dept. of Forestry urges caution with spring debris burns

March 31, 2021

Central Oregon health clinics get federal funding boost for COVID vaccines

March 31, 2021

OSHA involved in civil suit against Madras bakery

March 29, 2021

▶️ Building a Passion: Madras football looks to spark interest in Warm Springs

March 29, 2021

▶️ Crowd rallies for Madras bakery after online rumors

March 26, 2021

Campaign launched to gather memories of Madras Union High School Building

March 26, 2021

Bill to improve tribal water quality, services passes committee vote

March 25, 2021

County Clerk’s offices once again accepting passport applications

March 25, 2021

Merkley, Wyden announce $5M boost to National Forest conservation projects

March 24, 2021

▶️ Relaxed COVID restrictions a ‘morale booster’ for Jefferson Co.

March 24, 2021

Jefferson Co. moves to lowest COVID risk level; no changes for Deschutes

March 23, 2021

▶️ Latino community welcomes Mosaic Medical’s vaccination expansion efforts

March 18, 2021

Spike strips help DCSO deputy stop suspect after chase in Crooked River Ranch

March 11, 2021

Region’s school leaders call on Brown for return to full, in-person learning

March 11, 2021

▶️ Jefferson Co. businesses welcome reduced restrictions

March 9, 2021

Santiam superintendent defends call to pull football team amid mask concerns

March 9, 2021

COVID restrictions to relax across Central Oregon Friday as case numbers drop

March 9, 2021

▶️ Culver football opponent quits mid-game; mask compliance in question

March 8, 2021

Bend man arrested for 2019 arson fire at Madras law office

March 8, 2021

Homeowner, 2 dogs die in Culver-area fire

March 4, 2021

▶️ Abandoned building in Madras now a blank canvas for local artists

March 4, 2021

▶️ Good News/Bad News: Snowpack near normal, but stream flows will lag

March 2, 2021

▶️ While fall sports ramp up, COVID keeps Jefferson Co. volleyball on sidelines

February 25, 2021

Jefferson Co. residents eligible for reimbursement via defensible space grant

February 25, 2021

▶️ Madras in midst of housing boom as Deschutes Co. market skyrockets

February 24, 2021

Jefferson Co. School District announces superintendent finalists

February 24, 2021

▶️ Jefferson Co. DA concerned about jump in murder cases; calls for more help

February 22, 2021

WSPD: Suspected drunk driver in Madras hit-and-run was 9x over legal limit

February 22, 2021

▶️ Jefferson Co. kids send letters to boy with cystic fibrosis battling COVID

February 19, 2021

Madras woman arrested after investigation into suspected drug trafficking

February 19, 2021

▶️ Jefferson Co. holds first required meeting on moving Oregon/Idaho border

February 17, 2021

NeighborImpact offers grants to Jefferson Co. businesses impacted by COVID

February 12, 2021

Winter storm expected to bring plenty of snow to High Desert

February 10, 2021

▶️ Madras High students return to full time, in-person classes

February 8, 2021

Police ID remains found in Warm Springs; woman went missing in August

February 8, 2021

Police: Man convicted in CRR double murder dies in prison

February 8, 2021

COID canal piping project OK’d; improves Crooked River flows to Madras farmers

February 5, 2021

Man who died in Warm Springs plane crash not certified to fly plane

February 5, 2021

Madras mayor sends letter to Brown calling for flexibility to reopen businesses

February 2, 2021

▶️ Uncertainty reigns in Oregon as some pharmacies get OK for vax expansion

February 2, 2021

▶️ Madras councilor resigns after inflammatory FB post about colleague

February 1, 2021

Warm Springs trio arrested; charged with August murder of Redmond man

February 1, 2021

▶️ Central Oregon homeless getting first round of COVID vaccines

January 29, 2021

Jefferson Co. seeks public input in search for new schools superintendent

January 28, 2021

Portland businessman ID’d in fatal Warm Springs plane crash

January 25, 2021

▶️ Legal wildlife trap injures dog near Madras trail

January 25, 2021

▶️ Madras High holds senior celebration, preparing for return of class of 2021

January 22, 2021

▶️ Redirect the Check: NeighborImpact

January 20, 2021

OID to address dry conditions through water leasing pilot program

January 19, 2021

▶️ Madras hit with increase of graffiti

January 18, 2021

▶️ Madras linebacker back from Fla. after helping team to all-star game win

January 18, 2021

Man breaks into Madras small business, steals $5K worth of merchandise

January 14, 2021

Jefferson Co. DA says officer’s use of deadly force justified in Jan. 6 arrest

January 12, 2021

Skull, other human remains found in remote part of Warm Springs

January 12, 2021

▶️ Maupin track project still running along; $1M needed for completion

January 11, 2021

Madras Sonic damaged by early morning fryer fire

January 6, 2021

Madras man charged with attempted assault as Oak St. investigation continues

January 6, 2021

USFWS approves Deschutes River Basin conservation plan

January 4, 2021

Warm Springs crash kills Washington man; HWY 26 closed for 5+ hours

January 4, 2021

▶️ Warm Springs casino plans NYE bash as Jefferson Co. COVID cases climb

December 30, 2020

▶️ Christmas gift under investigation; Madras man finds surprise inside

December 28, 2020

DCSO: Murder suspect pointed gun at mom home with kids; tried to steal car

December 22, 2020

▶️ Culver wrestling coach takes team to Texas to boost athletes’ mental health

December 21, 2020

Madras murder suspect arrested after car chase near Smith Rock

December 21, 2020

▶️ Jefferson Co. school officials push to reopen, citing learning inequalities

December 18, 2020

COVID positive Deer Ridge inmate dies

December 18, 2020

Suspect named in Madras homicide; woman believed to be armed, heading to Mexico

December 17, 2020

Madras ‘prolific’ meth trafficker sentenced to 25 year in federal prison

December 17, 2020

▶️ Local nurse excited about COVID vaccine; says we’re not out of the woods yet

December 16, 2020

COVID positive Deer Ridge inmate dies; outbreak continues

December 10, 2020

▶️ COVID-19 outbreak at Madras prison includes 61 inmates and staff

December 8, 2020

▶️ Young Culver couple reunited after tragic car accident

December 8, 2020

Jefferson Co. teacher placed on leave after tirade against anti-lockdown group

December 7, 2020

Mobile home near Madras catches fire; 1 person treated for smoke inhalation

December 4, 2020

▶️ National study shows students struggling in math; local teacher sees good progress

December 2, 2020

Brown orders new gym restrictions after two-week freeze

November 25, 2020

▶️ New Madras trails ready to ride; Race for Rudolph Thanksgiving morning

November 24, 2020

‘This is not a hoax, this is not a scare tactic’: SCHS chief begs you to stay home and mask up

November 24, 2020

Culver man sentenced for poaching bull trout on Metolius River

November 24, 2020

City of Madras asks for input on 2 new park proposals

November 20, 2020

Federal grant to pay for new transit vehicles in Warm Springs

November 19, 2020

▶️ Local athletes, coaches concerned with COVID impacts on scholarship efforts

November 10, 2020

Federal grant to allow Mosaic Medical to build new Madras health clinic

November 9, 2020

▶️ Friday Night Lights in 2020 teaching kids to deal with a new kind of adversity

November 6, 2020

Four-vehicle crash closes HWY 97 south of Madras

November 4, 2020

Warm Springs Police: Federal, tribal drug laws remain despite passing of Measure 110

November 4, 2020

Washington man killed in 3-car crash near Madras; 2 others injured

November 3, 2020

Jefferson Co. woman among 9 new Oregon COVID deaths

November 3, 2020

▶️ Jefferson County to vote on discussions regarding relocation of Oregon’s border

November 2, 2020

Madras man arrested on drug charges after Crooked River Ranch raid

October 29, 2020

▶️ Challenging times for child care; Kids Club of Jefferson Co. shares frustrations

October 27, 2020

Conservation groups launch fundraising effort for Warm Springs water restoration

October 26, 2020

Local foundation invests in COCC students, boosts tech at Madras Campus

October 21, 2020

▶️ Long-awaited canal piping project begins near Smith Rock

October 20, 2020

Jefferson Co. man dies from COVID complications

October 16, 2020

Crash kills 1, injures 3 north of Madras; alcohol believed to be involved

October 13, 2020

▶️ Report: Central Oregon Latino community is growing, young & motivated – but stunted

October 12, 2020

▶️ New rules, new schedules; high school athletes just happy for the chance to play

October 9, 2020

6 injured in 3 separate, but related crashes on HWY 97 near Tumalo Road

October 7, 2020

Wyden to host online town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

October 7, 2020

Madras prison official put on leave following wildfire evacuations

October 6, 2020

FBI offering $10K reward for information on 2019 Warm Springs murder

October 2, 2020

Deschutes Land Trust secures Madras ranch land, 10 miles of creeks for conservation

September 30, 2020

▶️ Madras City Council approves giving $200K to save small-town theater

September 22, 2020

2 men arrested after diesel fuel stolen from firefighting truck in Madras

September 17, 2020

FBI offering $10K reward for info on fatal Warm Springs arson

September 17, 2020

Lionshead Fire prompts Level 2 evacuation orders for areas of Warm Springs

September 15, 2020

Family Access Network expands resources to 3 Jefferson County schools

September 15, 2020

Jefferson County removed from COVID watch list

September 11, 2020

▶️ Residents return to rubble as Oregon fire crews hope for a break in the weather

September 10, 2020

Local air quality likely to worsen; DEQ extends advisory through Monday

September 10, 2020

Gusty winds fan Lionshead Fire as it pushes toward Breitenbush, Detroit

September 8, 2020

Warm Springs Police has person of interest following suspicious death

September 8, 2020

▶️ High winds raising concern for rapid spread of Lionshead Fire near Warm Springs

September 7, 2020

Lionshead Fire in Warm Springs forces Mt. Jefferson-area trail closures

September 4, 2020

▶️ Like the river that drives its economy, Maupin moves along as wildfires burn nearby

September 1, 2020

Warm Springs woman and 5-year-old girl killed, boy injured in 3-car crash on HWY 26

August 24, 2020

JCSO seeks info on Redmond man whose body was found near Madras

August 22, 2020

▶️ Central Oregon air quality worsens as wildfires intensify

August 21, 2020

JCSO conducting death investigation after body found near Madras

August 20, 2020

Nearby fires force DEQ to issue air quality advisory for Jefferson Co., Warm Springs

August 20, 2020

Redmond woman killed, others injured in HWY 97 chain-reaction crash near Madras

August 19, 2020

One person dies in car crash near Madras

August 18, 2020

North Butte Fire burning 300 acres in Warm Springs

August 18, 2020

▶️ Despite smaller enrollment, Culver Schools still don’t meet COVID metrics to open

August 12, 2020

▶️ Crews begin pulling invasive water weed from Lake Billy Chinook

August 6, 2020

▶️ Culver schools leader working to get kids in class, despite not meeting health metrics

August 3, 2020

Washington climber’s body recovered after fatal fall on Mt. Jefferson

August 1, 2020

2 from Madras killed in Highway 97 crash near Redmond

August 1, 2020

▶️ Jefferson Co. remains on OHA’s ‘watch list’ as tighter restrictions return elsewhere

July 31, 2020

▶️ Districts, teachers planning for online learning; promise a better experience

July 29, 2020

▶️ If you build it, they will run: Tiny Maupin looks to build world-class track

July 20, 2020

$50K grant to help Mosaic Medical patients keep up with health screenings at home

July 20, 2020

Controversial wooden train linked to convicted child sex offender is destroyed

July 17, 2020

▶️ Metolius leaders OK train display linked to convicted child sex offender

July 16, 2020

Lawmakers OK $3.6M for water fixes in Warm Springs

July 16, 2020

▶️ Humble Light: New Warm Springs murals honor a proud culture

July 15, 2020

▶️ Jefferson Co. schools still working on plan for fall; hybrid model in play

July 15, 2020

Wildfire near Pelton Dam all but out; crews checking for lingering smoke

July 13, 2020

Crews contain brush fire near Pelton Dam; HWY 26 traffic to be limited

July 11, 2020

Warm Springs wildfire grows to 782 acres; crews have it 75% contained

July 10, 2020

Indian Head Casino closes after employee tests positive for COVID

July 10, 2020

Madras brothers plead not guilty to shooting death of 18-year-old

July 9, 2020

Madras Police identify fatal shooting victim; suspects await court date

July 7, 2020

Bend PD: California murder suspect possibly in Central Oregon

July 7, 2020

JeffCo added to COVID ‘watch list’; Brown steps up mask enforcement

July 3, 2020

Brothers arrested on murder charges after Madras shooting

July 2, 2020

Truck driver sentenced in Madras fatal hit and run

July 2, 2020

Victim identified in fatal crash west of Warm Springs

June 29, 2020

NeighborImpact releases info for rent relief program

June 23, 2020

Crook, Jefferson counties planning for scaled-down fairs this summer

June 23, 2020

Wyden to host virtual town hall for Central Oregonians Monday

June 23, 2020

Brown seeks disaster relief for Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson counties

June 23, 2020

▶️ Madras’ diverse youth see sports as avenue to sow the seeds of change

June 16, 2020

▶️ Indian Head Casino readies for reopening with precautions

June 16, 2020

Red Cross begins testing donations for COVID-19 antibodies

June 16, 2020

▶️ Deschutes Co. declares drought emergency; farmers look to alternatives

June 15, 2020

Culver woman pleads not guilty to murder of man found in refrigerator

June 11, 2020

St. Charles CEO: COVID hasn’t gone away; calls for continued vigilance

June 9, 2020

▶️ Culver woman arraigned on murder charges; body in fridge for ‘many weeks’

June 5, 2020

Culver woman charged with murder after body found in fridge

June 4, 2020

▶️ Warm Springs gathering pushes JeffCo COVID cases higher

June 2, 2020

COCC partners with nonprofit to help local students in need

June 2, 2020

▶️ Culver, Metolius assess the damage after Saturday storms batter region

June 1, 2020

▶️ Seattle shoe company gives Madras track team $10,000 reasons to smile

June 1, 2020

NWS: Tornado-like damage, but no official tornado Saturday in Culver

June 1, 2020

▶️ Culver seniors excited for a good ole, in-person graduation

May 29, 2020

National Guard delivers PPE to Central Oregon farmers

May 28, 2020

▶️ St. Charles announces staffing plan to deal with $39M revenue loss

May 28, 2020

Jefferson Co. doles out $35K in small business COVID relief grants

May 26, 2020

Madras, Warm Springs to get F-15 flyover salutes Friday

May 21, 2020

Bentz wins GOP’s 2nd District primary; Dems race too close to call

May 19, 2020

▶️ Ballots still trickling in as drop-off deadline nears

May 18, 2020

Officers rescue 2 men from Warm Springs house fire

May 18, 2020

Not all is lost! Bend fireworks, Airshow of the Cascades still a go

May 14, 2020

Local wood products factory lays off 211 workers due to pandemic

May 13, 2020

Investigation continues after human remains discovered near Madras

May 13, 2020

▶️ Colleagues remember drowning victim as a champion for all kids

May 11, 2020

Culver man sentenced to federal prison for ID theft, fraud

May 7, 2020

FBI to investigate Warm Springs officer-involved shooting

May 5, 2020

Madras HS seniors to be honored with personalized banners

April 30, 2020

▶️ We See You: Madras High School

April 29, 2020

Jefferson Co. reports 1st COVID-19 case; patient living out-of-state

April 9, 2020

Stolen Black Bear Diner trailer found; catering equipment gone

April 3, 2020

▶️ How are you doing? Madras edition

April 2, 2020

St. Charles launches 10,000 (hand-sewn) masks campaign

April 1, 2020

Trailer stolen from Black Bear Diner in Madras

March 31, 2020

Madras withdraws “prepared food tax” ballot measure

March 19, 2020

Fugitive captured near Madras; had threatened to shoot it out with police

March 15, 2020

▶️ Madras treatment plant battles grease-loving bacteria

February 28, 2020

▶️ Historic fighter plane housed in Madras heads to Hawaii for Pearl Harbor experience

February 18, 2020

▶️ SKOL! Madras football star signs letter of intent with Portland State

February 5, 2020

▶️ Why Madras – Epilogue: After the Lights

November 16, 2019

▶️ Why Madras: The Complete Series

October 19, 2019

▶️ Why Madras – Part 5: Two Scoreboards

October 19, 2019

▶️ Why Madras – Part 4: Game Day

October 17, 2019

▶️ Why Madras – Part 3: The Melting Pot

October 16, 2019

▶️ Why Madras Part 2: The Family We Choose

October 15, 2019

▶️ Why Madras – Part 1: Grace & Truth

October 15, 2019

▶️ COCC Madras Campus Opens New EV Charging Station

September 12, 2019
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