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October 8, 2027 Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs current job opportunities are: Daycare Lead Teacher (2 Positions) Forestry Technician Community Health Information Specialist General Staff Technician Sanitation Technician Police Detective (X2) Corrections Officer Police Officer Range Technician Sanitation Technician Tribal Veterans Representative Fitness/Wellness Coordinator Wellness Coordinator Accounting Technician – Budgets, Contracts & Grants Adult Probation […]
The Warm Springs Community Wellness Center gym will close starting this weekend for four to five weeks of refurbishing. Madras High School is celebrating its newest distinguished alumni, Melanie Widmer, president of Madras Sanitary Service and former mayor, alongside Zavier Borja, founder of Vámonos Outside, with student assemblies and recognition at the upcoming Homecoming football […]
Tribal Council sessions this week have been canceled and tonight’s Simnasho Enterprise meeting has been postponed. Tribal enterprises project strong 2027 dividends to fund community services, led by Warm Springs Power & Water at $12 million. The Museum at Warm Springs is accepting entries for its 33rd Annual Tribal Member Exhibit through October 20. A […]
As cold and flu season approaches, local health experts are urging community members to stay current on all childhood and seasonal immunizations. Warm Springs Community Health Nurse Marc Mason stresses that establishing a strong foundation begins in infancy, following a set schedule after birth through 18 months. "After that, it’s 2, 4, 6, 12 months, […]
Smoke Signals Actress to Visit Warm Springs Reservation for Movie Screening Celebrated Indigenous actress Tantoo Cardinal will make a visit to the Warm Springs Reservation on Friday, October 9, 2026, offering community members an opportunity to engage with one of cinema’s premier trailblazers. Renowned for her decades of roles in film and television—including iconic performances […]
Thursday, October 1, 2026 A boil water notice has been issued for the Agency Water System now until further notice due to a 6 inch water main break according to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Branch of Public Utilities. Any time there is a disruption to the water distribution system, a boil water notice […]
Warm Springs Tribal Council Seeks Tribal Input for Proposed 2027 Tribal Budget & District Meetings Warm Springs Tribal Council will seek tribal member input before finalizing the proposed 2027 tribal budget, with district meetings scheduled throughout October. Leadership says no action will be taken to approve the final budget until tribal members have a chance […]
KWSO will host a free community screening of the award-winning documentary Bad Press tomorrow at the Madras Performing Arts Center. As part of the station’s 40th anniversary celebration, doors open at 3:00 p.m. with refreshments, followed by the screening at 4:00 p.m. and a panel discussion on local, independent tribal media. The film documents the […]
Warm Springs Leaders Meet in Washington over Wildfire and Infrastructure Concerns U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz recently hosted tribal leaders in Washington, D.C., including Warm Springs Tribal Council Chairman Dennis White III, Secretary Treasurer and CEO Edward Henderson, and Government Affairs Director Andrew Hofestetter. According to Congressman Bentz, the group evaluated the impact of the 2026 […]
The September Native Aspirations Community Prevention Meeting brought together local programs across Central Oregon to highlight ongoing work in Warm Springs. Warm Springs Health and Fitness reported expanding activities, distributing nutrition outreach, and developing a personal training program. The Native Aspirations group typically meets the first Monday of each month at the old school cafeteria. […]
BIA Roads is conducting roadside mowing today, starting in Greeley Heights and progressing through the agency area toward Highway 3. Motorists are asked to slow down around road crews and pass carefully when safe to prevent flying debris from hitting vehicles. Warm Springs community departments and regional partners convened earlier this month for the Native […]
KWSO and the Madras Performing Arts Center will host a free public screening of the Sundance award-winning documentary BAD PRESS on Wednesday, September 30th. The film follows Muscogee journalist Angel Ellis as she fights government censorship and exposes corruption, sparking a historic battle for transparency across Indian Country. The screening is part of a three-stop […]
An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains in the Warm Springs Agency Area. Warm Springs Police received a report Saturday morning near Kot-Num Road. Tribal police and FBI agents responded and confirmed the remains. The FBI is leading the scene investigation with assistance from WSPD. Oregon State Police have identified the two […]
An investigation is underway following the discovery of human remains in the Warm Springs Agency Area. The Warm Springs Police Department received a report Saturday morning just before 11:00 AM regarding possible human remains in the area near Indian Health Services on Kotnum Road. Tribal police and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation responded […]
Central Oregon families are feeling the squeeze at the light switch as local electricity costs continue to climb across the region. Driven by rising power demand, grid upgrades, and escalating wildfire mitigation expenses, major utility providers have introduced significant rate hikes. Central Electric Cooperative implemented a 13 percent increase this year, adding roughly 20 dollars a […]
CTWS Vital Statistics is asking for help reaching individuals who have stale-dated checks that need to be reissued. Those listed are asked to contact CTWS Vital Statistics by email at vitalstats@wstribes.org to update or confirm their current mailing address and contact information. Once that information is received, Vital Statistics will submit a request to reissue […]
The Museum at Warm Springs is calling for submissions for its 33rd Annual Tribal Member Art Exhibit, featuring work from adult and youth tribal members. The exhibition opens November 18th and runs through February 20th. Adult artists submitting work for judging and a chance at prize money must enter by Tuesday, October 20th at 5 […]
The Oregon Cultural Trust is distributing a record $4.5 million in grants statewide, with significant funding directed toward Warm Springs. The Warm Springs Community Action Team will receive $30,000 to connect up to 120 Tribal youth with Elders and traditional teachers through trips focused on gathering First Foods like roots, salmon, and huckleberries. The Portland-based Confluence […]
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