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New evacuation orders in Jefferson County
3+ hour, 58+ min ago (273+ words) Published 7:32 pm Saturday, July 25, 2026 New Level 3 “Go Now” evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Jefferson County as the Beachcomb and Bench fires continue to grow, with both wildfires burning without reported containment. Residents are encouraged to check the…...
Jefferson County Events and Happenings
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (870+ words) Published 8:30 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Want to add an event? Please call 541.615.7354 or email [email protected] by 12 p.m. Wednesday to be included! Due to new deadlines, we can no longer accept later submissions. Team Trivia Fundraiser: 6 p.m., last Wednesday of the month, New Basin…...
Mark Donaldson Bike-centennial trek con't.
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (450+ words) Published 8:35 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Editor’s note: The following is part 2 of a 1976 series of articles by a Madras Pioneer reporter who was crossing the U.S. by bicycle. (The Colorado Rockies mark the end of the mountainous western half of the…...
Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo carries on despite fires
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1528+ words) Published 9:00 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Families, Future Farmers of America participants and fair fans gathered at the Jefferson County Event Complex for its biggest event of the year: The annual Jefferson County Fair & Rodeo. The Jefferson County Fair had a classically…...
Culver represents in All-Star East West game
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (209+ words) Published 8:26 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Eastern Oregon University hosted the 35th Annual football All-Star Games the week of June 22-27 at Community Stadium in La Grande. The week featured more than 90 graduating seniors statewide participating in practices and culminating in the all-star games…...
Madras Dragstrip/Speedway August events
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (263+ words) Published 8:22 am Friday, July 24, 2026 Madras Speedway presents Fan Appreciation Night will take place Aug. 1. All general admission tickets will be just $5 per person. This includes PHRA Dwarf cars, sportsman, modifieds, late models, mini trucks, 360 sprints and Jr’s events. Madras Speedway…...
Jefferson County sheriff candidate loses certifications, Tyler Anderson appealing decision
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (259+ words) Published 9:35 pm Thursday, July 23, 2026 Anderson is appealing the decision, which could take up to a year or longer, said Sam Tenney, DPSST communications coordinator. Anderson says he will continue his run for sheriff, which is allowed per Oregon law. If…...
Letter to the Editor: The MAC Recall
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (234+ words) Published 10:09 am Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Vote NO on this frivolous recall and support the MAC. Thoughts on the MAC Recall Our community is faced with the recall of four MAC Board Members. Nothing good will come from this. Recalls are designed…...
Culver considering grocery store options
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (695+ words) Published 8:24 am Wednesday, July 22, 2026 The city of Culver is looking at options for new grocery resources, and they want citizens to weigh in. The work began with a new strategic plan for the city, including a survey in March for…...
Madras man dies protecting home from Brewer Fire
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (204+ words) Published 5:57 pm Tuesday, July 21, 2026 A Madras resident died while protecting his property from the Brewer Fire, which has been burning for several days in Central Oregon. On July 20, around 1:47 p.m., the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Fire & EMS responded…...