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Jefferson County Senior Center's Meal Program Builds More Than Lunches — It Builds Community
The Jefferson County Senior Center's community meal program — held three days a week in partnership with the Council on Aging — is building more than lunch. It's building community for older adults across the county, with Meals on Wheels and Medicare counseling rounding out the services.
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Want to Shape Madras' Future? City Council Candidate Filing Is Now Open
Filing is now open for residents interested in running for Madras City Council or Mayor in the November 2026 election. The city is at a pivotal moment, and local voices on the council matter more than ever.
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No Data Center Coming to Madras, City Administrator Confirms
Madras Interim City Administrator David Clyne has confirmed the city is not entertaining any data center proposal for Jefferson County, putting to rest rumors that had been circulating locally.
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Warm Springs Tribal Chairman Calls for Columbia River Accountability After Longview Chemical Spill
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are demanding transparency and accountability after a 900,000-gallon "white liquor" spill at a Longview, WA paper mill. Tribal leaders fear long-term harm to the Columbia River and their treaty-protected fishing rights.
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Madras City Council Weighs Three Finalists for City Administrator
Three finalists have been named for the Madras city administrator position: Brenda Fahey of The Dalles, Jody Yates of Portland, and Maurice Henderson II. The City Council is reviewing public feedback from a June 11 meet-and-greet before making a final selection.
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New Youth Wellness Initiative Launches in Warm Springs, Focusing on Fitness and Health
A new youth wellness program has launched in Warm Springs with an emphasis on fitness and physical health, offering tribal youth structured programming during the summer months. The initiative is part of a broader effort to address health disparities in the Warm Springs community.
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Warm Springs Tribe Urges Action on Columbia River Protections After Longview Chemical Spill
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs is calling for stronger focus on Columbia River protections in the wake of the deadly Longview, Washington paper mill disaster, which released a corrosive chemical into nearby waterways. Tribal leaders say the incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability of the river that tribes depend on for cultural survival.
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New Bus Service Connecting Madras to Redmond Launches Monday
Cascades East Transit is expanding regional bus service beginning June 15, adding runs that improve connections between Madras, Redmond, and Bend. The changes come as CET also launches its summer recreation routes across Central Oregon.
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COCC Awards First-Ever Associate Degrees at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution
Nine students incarcerated at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras became the first class to earn associate degrees through Central Oregon Community College's prison education program. The June 9 ceremony marked a historic milestone for the college and for the community it serves.
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Warm Springs Commissary Food Cart Pod to Open July 2 — A New Chapter for a 130-Year-Old Building
The Warm Springs Community Action Team has announced that the Food Cart Pod at the historic Commissary site will hold its grand soft opening on July 2nd. The milestone marks the first public-facing piece of a much larger redevelopment project centered on the reservation's oldest surviving structure.
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Warm Springs Launches STRONG Youth Wellness Program to Fight Diabetes and Build Healthy Futures
The Warm Springs Diabetes Prevention program has introduced 'Warm Springs STRONG,' a new initiative designed to build healthy habits in young people through team challenges, mentorship, and health education. High school athletes are being recruited as mentors.
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Highway 26 Hazard Tree Work Wraps Up Sunday — Final Two Days of Delays Between Warm Springs and Mt. Hood
ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are removing over 1,000 hazardous trees along Highway 26, causing 20-minute delays. The project is scheduled to conclude June 15 — Sunday. Plan ahead if you're traveling the corridor this weekend.