With 94 percent of Jefferson County in severe drought and a state emergency declaration in place since April, local agricultural producers are facing one of the most difficult summers in recent memory.

With 94 percent of Jefferson County classified under severe drought and Governor Kotek's emergency declaration in place since spring, local farmers and ranchers face a punishing summer with tight water supplies and no relief from rain on the horizon.

With 94% of Jefferson County under a state-declared drought emergency and irrigation districts warning of tighter supplies, Central Oregon's agricultural community is managing one of the most severe drought years on record.

With Jefferson County under a state drought emergency declaration since April and irrigation allotments slashed, local ranchers and farmers are navigating the tightest water supplies in recent memory — with no relief expected before fall.

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is moving from crisis mode to recovery after the Bench Fire burned across the reservation last month. A $300,000-plus recovery fund is now being organized, damage assessments are underway, and the Tribe documented more than 219 individuals and organizations that contributed aid.

With 86 percent of Oregon currently in some form of drought and water curtailments squeezing irrigation districts across Central Oregon, Jefferson County farmers and ranchers are managing one of the most difficult growing seasons in recent memory — all while navigating record heat and wildfire smoke.

With crops in the ground and harvest approaching, Jefferson County farmers are navigating one of the tightest irrigation seasons in recent memory — a consequence of record-low snowpack and pre-season cuts to water allotments from the North Unit Irrigation District.

Federal emergency management officials reversed course last week and approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Rowe Creek Complex fire, unlocking federal funds to help cover the staggering costs of battling the 344,000-acre blaze.

With 94% of Jefferson County classified under severe drought and no relief in sight, local farmers and ranchers are navigating one of the most challenging water years in a decade. A state drought emergency declaration issued this spring has done little to offset shrinking irrigation supplies.

Jefferson County is counting ballots in a special recall election for the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District board, after a citizens group alleged ethical and financial misconduct involving the district's leadership.

Today is the deadline to cast ballots in the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District recall election. Voters in the district are deciding whether to remove four sitting board members after community frustration over budget deficits, pool closures, and failed levy measures.