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Madras man arrested in string of Redmond business robberies
On Aug. 22, Redmond Police detectives and officers arrested 34-year-old- Jefferson County resident Ryan Gray for multiple crimes related to burglaries at Sora Sushi, 3853 SW 21st, and Xtreme RC and Hobbies, 906 NW 6th Street, in Redmond. The burglaries occurred on Aug. 19 and within a close time proximity of each crime location. Video and physical evidence, combined with investigative leads, resulted in a search warrant execution at one of two locations in which Gray lives in Jefferson County. During the execution of the search warrant, property in the form of radio-controlled cars and parts were recovered. Gray was lodged at the Deschutes County Jail on the following crimes: two counts of second-degree burglary, two counts of second-degree criminal mischief, criminal mischief, and aggravated theft. Members of the Redmond Police Department partnered with the Bend Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Madras Police Department and Crooked River Fire and Rescue on the investigation.
PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting
Portland General Electric was a no-show for a meeting with Jefferson County Friday, which is dealing with a $1.8 million tax mistake by the utility. But districts did receive some good news. PGE no-shows for Jefferson County tax mistake meeting, but good news comes with $500K grant. PGE was a...
Threshing Bee, set for Sept. 14-15, brings history alive
If you’ve never participated in an old-fashioned threshing bee, next month is your chance. Antique and horse-drawn equipment will roll out to harvest wheat at the Jefferson County Historical Society’s Eighth Annual Threshing Bee, Sept. 14 and 15, at its new location north of Madras. For the second year, the free, family-friendly event will be held at Casad Family Farms, owned by Chris and Cate Casad, at 2595 NW Elm Lane, where nearly 3 acres of Sonora wheat – almost double last year’s acreage –...
Districts express concern over growing tax issue
As taxing districts across Jefferson County struggle to combat a $1.78 million error with PGE taxes, efforts to relieve some of the impact on districts have come from PGE, and the county has begun considering other options. What happened In July, 12 local tax districts were informed that PGE had overpaid their taxes, due to an assessment error that overvalued their Jefferson County holdings. In August, all 37 districts in...
CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen...
Jefferson County upgrades airport firefighting ability with donated fire truck
Jefferson County has received an aircraft firefighting vehicle that will service Madras Airport. The 2001 Rosenbauer Fire Panther Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle was donated by the Port of Portland, according to Jefferson County Fire Chief Jeff Blake. The vehicle is 16 years newer than the department’s current Oshkosh...
Jefferson Co. Taxing Districts Grapple With PGE Overpayment
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, OR -- Jefferson County is still trying to figure out how to handle a $1.8 million property tax overpayment made last year by Portland General Electric. It was caused by a calculation error related to the utility's Round Butte hydro plant (pictured). Joe Costigan is the Treasurer...
Warm Springs K-8 classroom addition ribbon-cutting ceremony
Jefferson County School District 509-J will hold an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the brand-new six-classroom addition at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy next week. On Thursday, August 29, it will take place just before the Back to School BBQ at 3:30. The BBQ and Resource Fair starts at 4:00.
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