The mayor of Metolius, south of Madras, was arrested Sunday.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says Mayor John Chavez got into a fight with his brother, Richard.
Alcohol may have played a role in the situation.
The mayor is up for re-election this year.
Calling All Makers Vendors & Sponsors, Applications Open for Central Oregon’s Longest-Running Holiday Gift Faire Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire returns December 13 — a one-day showcase of artisan crafts, food, and gifts made in Central
Fall festival craft fair to help raise money for Compassion First. This organization helps women who have been caught in the sex trafficking world or helps teach prevention. 9am to 4pm. We will also have a raffle,
In celebration of Welcoming Week 2025, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair to be held Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Ponderosa Park (225 SE 15th St.)
High Desert Food and Farm Alliance announced this week the appointment of Kristin Points as the new Executive Director, effective September 15th, 2025. Kristin replaces Sharon Maier-Kennelly who resigned in August 2025. HDFFA staff and board are
Updated guidance released by the new, four-state West Coast Health Alliance has cleared the way for federally approved 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines to be available, without a prescription, to anyone who wants them. Alliance members—the states of Oregon,
