Madras News

Clean Energy Works Oregon officially launched its successful home energy remodel program in the tri-county area today.

The project, funded through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and administered by Oregon Housing and Community Services, began in early January and finished Feb.

Irrigators are conserving more water so Central Oregon's Crooked River flows with deeper, cooler water that benefits salmon and steelhead.

Jefferson County voters will decide in May on a $26.6 million bond measure that would help pa for a new school on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation and several other projects districtwide.

Katie Klann, of Madras, and Travis Ralls, of Redmond, plan to marry in May at the Luelling Homestead in Madras.

Members of the Central Oregon Symphony will give two free Music in Public Places concerts Saturday.

The Trailblazers look for a bit of revenge when they host Phoenix tonight at the Rose Garden.

The Mexican-style fast-food chain that caters to the late-night snacking crowd with tacos and gorditas introduced a breakfast menu Thursday at almost 800 restaurants in 14 states.

MADRAS, Ore. -- The Mountain View Hospital Board of Directors announced Wednesday it will "pursue alternative building plans for facility expansion" after its re-bid on the renovation project "returned figures substantially higher than projected." After considering the new bid prices, the condition of the local and national economy, as well as ... (more)

MADRAS, Ore. -- A former Jefferson County 4-H volunteer, accused of sexually abusing one of the kids in his program, pleaded not guilty to the charges Thursday.

Slammed by plunging investment-banking revenue, Goldman Sachs revealed a 58% dive in fourth-quarter profits on Wednesday, but the financial heavyweight managed to easily exceed Wall Street's lowered earnings expectations.

President Obama will ask Congress today for authority to merge the U.S. trade and commerce agencies to reduce costs and boost efficiency, according to a White House official.

Services: There will be no funeral services per Denny's request. The family plans to host a memorial service in his honor in the Spring.