Jefferson County
Antelope man, 77, killed in Highway 97 crash near Madras
MADRAS, Ore. -- A 77-year-old Antelope man was killed when he tried to turn left on Highway 97 near Madras and was struck by an oncoming van, Oregon State Police reported.
Monday, Oct 26, 2026
Nearly 170 Oregon families reported losing food bought with SNAP due to summer fires
SALEM, Ore. -- About 170 Oregon households requested replacements to their federal food benefits this summer after they had to evacuate their homes because of a wildfire this summer, according to data the Capital Chronicle obtained from the Oregon Department of Human Services.
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
'Pawsitive ending': Jefferson County firefighters rescue 2 dogs
MADRAS, Ore. -- Some rescue operations are more "pawsitive" in outcome than others.
Friday, Aug 28, 2026
Redmond drug arrests lead to kidnap, grisly assault charges
REDMOND, Ore. -- The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team and Redmond Police Street Crimes Unit conducted an investigation that led to the arrests of three men on methamphetamine and firearm charges. One also is charged with the kidnapping and assault of a man who was tied to a tree and had a finger removed, officials said late Friday.
Saturday, Aug 15, 2026
Jefferson, Crook County SO reduce some wildfire evacuation levels
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Round Butte Fire that broke out Saturday afternoon five miles west of Madras was mapped at 1,039 acres, officials said Sunday as evacuations in the area continued but were reduced on this and other blazes in Jefferson and Crook counties.
Sunday, Aug 2, 2026
FEMA OKs funding to help fight Rowe Creek-West Zone Fire
BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday that it has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rowe Creek Complex - West Zone Fire, burning in Crook and Jefferson counties in Central Oregon.
Saturday, Aug 1, 2026
Hwy. 26 closed to through traffic east of Prineville as 3 wildfires threaten to merge
PRINEVILLE, Ore. – Three large wildfires east of Prineville kept growing quickly in Sunday’s heat and winds, threatening to merge and prompting closure of a 40-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 26.
Monday, Jul 27, 2026
Emergency Conflagration Act invoked for Crosswhite West Fire in Crook and Jefferson counties
SALEM, Ore. – On Friday evening, the Emergency Conflagration Act was invoked for the Crosswhite West Fire to protect the community of Marks Creek in Crook County. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has assigned its Red Incident Management Team and structural task forces. The team will work in unified command with the Oregon Department of Forestry Team 3.
Saturday, Jul 25, 2026
Numerous new wildfires reported around region; Red Flag Warning returns
MADRAS, Ore. -- U.S. Highway 97 was closed for a time Thursday evening about 11 miles northeast of Madras due to the Ten Mile Fire, but ODOT TripCheck indicated it was later reopened.
Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
'Historic loss': Box Springs Fire destroys Stephenson Lookout
MITCHELL, Ore. -- Around 4 a.m. on Monday, intense fire activity on the Box Springs Fire reached Stephenson Lookout, resulting in the loss of the structure.
Thursday, Jul 23, 2026
'The battle continues!' More teams called up to help Central Oregon firefighters
REDMOND, Ore. -- Heat, wind and low humidity kept several large Central Oregon fires growing Saturday, with more state resources on the way.
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
Saturday update: Crews hold the line overnight on three big C.O. wildfires
Here's the Saturday morning update on three of the larger fires burning in Central Oregon, as provided by Central Oregon Fire Info adding links to Watch Duty for updates on the listed fires:
Saturday, Jul 18, 2026
Lightning sparks several wildfires across region; some prompt evacuations
(Update: New acreage figures; ODF sends management team)
Friday, Jul 17, 2026