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Major Delays on U.S. 26 Near Warm Springs as Tree Removal Project Gets Underway
Drivers on U.S. 26 between the OR 216 junction and Warm Springs should expect significant delays through mid-June as crews — working alongside the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs — remove roughly 1,000 dead or dying trees from the highway corridor.
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Warm Springs Tribal Districts Hold Meetings This Week Amid Voter Outreach Push Ahead of May 19 Primary
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are holding all three district meetings this week, with the Agency District meeting scheduled for tonight at the Agency Longhouse. Meanwhile, a voter outreach campaign is working to ensure tribal members are informed ahead of the May 19 primary election.
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Free Mobile Dental Clinics in Warm Springs and Madras This Week — No Insurance Required
Medical Teams International is offering free mobile dental services across three locations this week, including the Warm Springs Old Cafeteria, the JCFBN Madras Shelter, and the Warm Springs Pavilion. Services include fillings, extractions, and x-rays for uninsured adults.
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Jefferson County Event Complex Lands $62,000+ in New Grants for Infrastructure and Youth Rodeo
The Jefferson County Event Complex has secured more than $62,000 in new grant funding, including a $48,000 Visit Central Oregon Future Fund award for infrastructure improvements and additional state lottery funding that could bring $150,000 annually to the fairgrounds.
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Energy Trust of Oregon Completes 40+ Upgrades at Warm Springs, Saving Thousands Annually
A two-year partnership between Energy Trust of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has delivered more than 40 energy efficiency projects across the reservation, with upgrades at the High Lookee Lodge and the Fire and Safety Building projected to save $13,800 per year.
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ODOT and Warm Springs Tribes Team Up to Remove 1,000 Dead Trees Along US 26 — Expect Major Delays Through Mid-June
Drivers on US 26 between Madras and the Cascades face significant delays through mid-June as ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs work together to remove roughly 1,000 dead or dying trees along the highway corridor. Traffic will be stopped in both directions when trees fall onto the roadway.
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KWSO Tribal Radio Launches Strategic Planning Effort After Federal Funding Cuts
KWSO 91.9, the voice of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, is developing a long-term strategic plan after losing federal Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding — leaning on community donations, tribal support, and a national media initiative to chart a path forward.
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Warm Springs Completes 40+ Energy Upgrades, Saving $13,800 a Year at Key Buildings
A two-year partnership between Energy Trust of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has completed more than 40 energy efficiency projects across the reservation, with investments at the High Lookee Lodge and Fire and Safety Building delivering measurable benefits for elders, patients, and first responders.
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COCC Madras Campus Expansion Complete: New Medical and Early Childhood Programs Open to County Residents
Central Oregon Community College's newly expanded Madras campus is now fully operational with five new programs including nursing, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, and early childhood education — filling a critical workforce gap in one of Oregon's most underserved healthcare regions.
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New Bus Route Connects Remote Warm Springs Communities for the First Time
Cascades East Transit's new Route 21 launched May 5, bringing public transportation to Simnasho and other remote parts of the Warm Springs Reservation for the first time in the community's history.
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Energy Trust Completes 40+ Upgrades on Warm Springs Reservation, Saving Thousands Annually
A two-year partnership between the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and Energy Trust of Oregon has completed more than 40 energy efficiency projects, with improvements at the tribal fire station, medical clinic, and High Lookee Lodge projected to save $13,800 per year.
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Jefferson County Event Complex Secures $62,500 in New Grants for Arena and Youth Rodeo
The Jefferson County Event Complex has received over $62,000 in grants from Visit Central Oregon and St. Charles Health System to improve the Corwin Arena, expand the Cowdeo youth rodeo, and enhance visitor safety signage.