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Crooked River Ranch Seeking Board of Directors Candidates — Application Deadline May 29
The Crooked River Ranch County Service District is accepting applications for three open Board of Directors positions, with a submission deadline of May 29. Property owners interested in shaping the future of the community are encouraged to apply.
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New Homes Coming to Simnasho and Tenino: Warm Springs Housing Authority Expands Reservation Housing
The Warm Springs Housing Authority is building a new duplex in Simnasho and completing 10 homes in the Tenino area, with a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for May 27.
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Madras Municipal Airport Receives $102,769 Federal Grant to Begin Weather System Replacement
Federal funding announced this week will allow Madras Municipal Airport to begin designing a replacement for its aging Automated Weather Observing System. The grant is part of a nearly $19 million investment in Oregon aviation infrastructure.
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Rafael Queahpama Sworn In as Warm Springs Chief, Traditional Ceremony Set for May 30
Rafael Queahpama was sworn in as Warm Springs Chief on May 20, taking a lifetime seat on the Tribal Council. A traditional installation ceremony will be held May 30 at the Simnasho Longhouse.
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Expect Delays on Highway 26 Between Warm Springs and Mount Hood Through June 15
ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are removing hazard trees along a 16-mile stretch of Highway 26, causing delays of 20 minutes or more on weekdays through mid-June.
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Energy Trust of Oregon Completes 40+ Efficiency Upgrades on Warm Springs Reservation
A two-year partnership between Energy Trust of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has delivered more than 40 energy efficiency projects on the reservation, reducing utility costs and improving living conditions for tribal members.
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Salmonfly Hatch Peaks on Deschutes River Near Maupin — Prime Fly Fishing Window Open Now
The annual salmonfly hatch is at full peak from Trout Creek through Maupin, with the hatch front moving toward Warm Springs. Anglers are reporting excellent conditions on one of Oregon’s most celebrated stretches of river.
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Madras Airport Receives $102,769 Federal Grant to Replace Aging Weather System
Madras Municipal Airport will receive more than $102,000 in federal funding to design a replacement for its outdated Automated Weather Observing System, part of a nearly $19 million package for Oregon airports announced this week.
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New Bus Route Reaches Simnasho for the First Time, Connecting Remote Warm Springs Communities
Cascades East Transit’s new Route 21, funded by a $200,000 state grant, began service May 5 and now connects Madras, Warm Springs, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort, and the remote community of Simnasho — the first time public transit has ever reached that corner of the reservation.
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New Bus Route Reaches Simnasho for the First Time, Connecting Remote Warm Springs Communities
Route 21, launched May 5, gives residents of the reservation's most remote communities their first-ever public transit link — reaching Simnasho, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort, and Madras on a 50-mile loop.
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Energy Trust Completes 40+ Efficiency Upgrades Across Warm Springs Reservation
A two-year partnership between Energy Trust of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has completed more than 40 energy upgrade projects, saving thousands of dollars annually while improving conditions at key community buildings.
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Madras Municipal Airport to Receive Federal Grant for Critical Weather System Upgrade
The Madras Municipal Airport will receive $102,769 in federal funding to begin replacing its aging Automated Weather Observing System — a safety-critical tool relied on by pilots flying in and out of Jefferson County.