KWSO Calendar for Sat., Jan. 10, 2026
Youth sports camps on Sundays will begin tomorrow (Jan. 11). The free camp offers agility training and open gym time for all youth ages 9-18 every Sunday through April 19th from 12:30 to 2:30 in the old elementary gym.
OSU Extension Service in Warm Springs is having a Food Preservation Class for you to learn how to make and preserve homemade barbecue & marinara sauces. It will be on January 22nd at 10am in the Old School Cafeteria. Space is limited and you need to reserve a spot by calling 541-553-3238 or email sara.olson@oregonstate.edu.
The Miss Warm Springs Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 24th. They are seeking women age 18-24 who are interested in being a candidate. For information and an application, stop by the Tribal Council office, call 541-553-3257 or email Minnie.Yahtin@wstribes.org or Sandra.Danzuka@wstribes.org. The pageant is set for January 24th at 10am at the Agency Longhouse.
Warm Springs Tribal Appreciation Days at Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort are offered on the first and last Sunday of each month. Tribal Member discounts include free admission for day use, half off of all cabana rentals, 25% off all food purchases and 10% off of pool house store items. Included in your day pass is – use of all 7 pools and cold tubs, mini golf, pickleball, basketball, bocce ball, spike ball, 4-square volleyball and interactive video games. The next Tribal Appreciation Days are coming up Sunday, January 25th and February 1st. Kah-Nee-Ta also offers daily Tribal Member discounts and amenities for day and twilight passes, cabana rentals, Spa Wanapine, overnight lodging, the Tribal Picnic Pavilions and Tribal Bathhouse. Call 541-553-1112 for more information.
There is a Boil Water Notice for the Simnasho/Schoolie Flat Water System in effect until further notice. When there is a boil water notice, you need to bring tap water to a rolling boil, boil for one minute, and cool before using. Or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and preparing food. Simnasho residents can get drinking water from Three Warriors Market and also at Warm Springs Emergency Management’s Water Distribution center at 1116 Wasco Street. Their hours are 9:00am-4:00pm daily. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Public Utilities at 541-553-3246.
The 21st Century After School Program at the Warm Springs K-8 is looking for a SMART Reading volunteer who will spend one hour a week reading with children in our community. You will read with kinder and first grade students. Training and support are provided. Apply online at www.SMARTreading.org/volunteer.
Anyone interested in using the Community Center facilities including the social hall or the pavilion should complete a building use request that can be picked up at the Recreation Office. Call 541-553-3243 if you have questions.
Motorists are encouraged to reduce speed in areas where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic or bike traffic after dark. Going slower is one way to ensure the safety of those folks walking and biking. Stay safe out there.
Winter storms can cause disruptions to power so it’s important to be prepared by keeping your cell phone charged, have a flashlight handy, and in the winter months – making sure you can stay warm. To report a power outage –
- Pacific Power & Light customers can go online to https://www.pacificpower.net/. You can also text your outage to 7 2 2 7 9 7 or call 877-508-5088.
- Wasco Electric customers can go online to https://www.wascoelectric.com/ or you can call 800-341-8580.
- Central Electric Co-op customers can go online to https://www.cec.coop/. You can also call (541) 548-2144 during business hours or (866) 459-8651 during non-business hours.