City of Madras issues notice of upcoming general election

Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026

City of Madras rejects second round of police chief candidates

MADRAS, Ore. - For the third time this year, the city of Madras will reopen its recruitment process for a new police chief, having decided not to hire any of the three second-round finalists that were interviewed in August.

Sunday, Oct 18, 2026

Madras issues 90-day notice of System Development Charge modification

Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026

Culver pair arrested in traffic stop; raid on home finds large amount of meth

CULVER, Ore. – A Madras traffic stop and a raid on a Culver home Wednesday afternoon led to the seizure of a large amount of methamphetamine and the arrest of a man and woman accused of selling drugs from their home, authorities said Thursday.

Thursday, Sep 17, 2026

City of Madras Appoints Tony Chard and Chris Heden to City Council

Friday, Sep 4, 2026

Seven applicants to interview for temporary Madras City Council appointments

Friday, Aug 28, 2026

New Madras online utility payment portal now available

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

City of Madras announces 3 police chief finalists, community meet and greet

MADRAS, Ore. - The City of Madras said Wednesday it has selected three finalists to move forward in the recruitment process for the city’s next chief of police.

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026

Warm Springs, Jefferson County lift all Bench Fire evacuation notices

WARM SPRINGS, Ore. -- All evacuation notices have been lifted on the Bench Fire that broke out nearly two weeks ago on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, destroying at least six homes and several outbuildings, authorities said Wednesday.

Wednesday, Aug 5, 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

Driver arrested after pedestrian killed in Madras crash

MADRAS, Ore. -- A driver was arrested following a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian Friday night on Highway 97, Madras police said.

Sunday, Jul 19, 2026

Madras City Council, Redevelopment Commission OK purchase of former Initiative Brewing site

MADRAS, Oregon – The Madras Redevelopment Commission and Madras City Council on Tuesday approved a purchase and sale agreement for the former Initiative Brewing property, located at 715 SW 4th Street.

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026