Jefferson, OR

Readers ask if the Metolius wolf pack is expanding. The answer is not definitive. The Metolius wolves were first documented as a resident pair in 2021. They occupied an area straddling Jefferson and Deschutes counties, with much of their activity in the Metolius Wildlife Management Unit. By 2024, the pair had successfully produced four pups; three survived into the following year. That made the...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As we wrap up August, which is National Emergency Management Awareness Month, Jefferson County is recognizing the people working behind the scenes to keep residents informed during emergencies. During fire season, emergency management teams work around the clock to provide updates and important information to the community. That includes coordinating with The post Jefferson County honors emergency management team appeared first on KTVZ.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews came to the rescue of two dogs that became trapped in a pond and could not get out on their own. They shared photos of the rescue on their FaceBook page. First responders were dispatched on a public assist call after the dogs were The post There’s Good News: Jefferson County crews rescue 2 dogs from pond appeared first on KTVZ.

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- A Madras teen is celebrating a major scouting milestone. Giovanni Martinelli started scouting ten years ago as a Wolf Cub Scout, and now he's earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He's also the first Eagle Scout from Jefferson County in 15 years. For his Eagle Project, Martinelli designed and built two The post There’s Good News: Madras teen becomes first Jefferson County Eagle Scout in 15 years appeared first on KTVZ.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Right now, most evacuation levels in Jefferson County have been lifted following the Rowe Creek Complex. The only area still under an evacuation level is SE 19th and the southern half of NE 18th. Those areas remain at Level One — Be Ready. All other evacuation levels and zones have been lifted. The post Jefferson County lifts most evacuations near the Rowe Creek Complex appeared first on KTVZ.

CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) -- The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Jefferson, Wasco, and Wheeler counties, has burned nearly 374,000 acres and is now 91% contained. Fire activity was minimal overnight, with crews using thermal cameras and drones to find hot spots in the Mill Creek and Duncan Creek areas. Today, crews continued suppressing The post Rowe Creek Complex Fire reaches 91 percent containment appeared first on KTVZ.

CROOK COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- On Saturday, much of our region will be under a red flag warning, as firefighters continue to button up the active wildfires. The Rowe Creek Complex Fire, burning in Crook, Wheeler, Wasco, and Jefferson counties, sits at just under 374,000 acres burned with 89% containment. Today, firefighters will continue much of the work The post Community meeting scheduled in Prineville regarding Rowe Creek Fire appeared first on KTVZ.

MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Jefferson County has a new date for its annual National Night Out celebration. After making the difficult decision to postpone the celebration, which was originally scheduled for August 8th, the free family event is now happening Friday, September 4th, from 4-7 p.m. at Sahalee Park. Organizers say the event will feature The post Jefferson County sets new date for postponed National Night Out appeared first on KTVZ.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek this week nominated two people from Central Oregon to serve on the state’s top education policy board.   Amanda Page, a Redmond School Board member and recent candidate for Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners, and Sonya Littledeer-Evans, a juvenile justice leader who lives in Jefferson County, were nominated for the […] The post Governor Nominates Two Central Oregonians for State Board of Education appeared first on The Source - Bend, Oregon.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Smoldering wildfires continue to add smoke to the area. The smoke from all the recent wildfires continues to hover over the region.  The light winds have not allowed the smoke to mix out effectively, and the result is another smoky day. Those with respiratory issues, the elderly and young need to The post Dry and hot weekend ahead, Red Flag Warning in Jefferson County appeared first on KTVZ.