KWSO Calendar for Sun., Sep. 13, 2026
Funeral Arrangements for Francelia (Fritz) Miller – Dressing is Tuesday (9/15) at 2pm at the Simnasho Longhouse. Burial is Wednesday (9/16) at 9am at Simnasho Cemetery. All denominations are welcome.
The Metolius Friends Food Pantry at 575 Hood Ave is open from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM today.
Joy Harjo, the 23rd US Poet Laureate, will present an evening of poetry and conversation at the Wyam Youth Center on Wednesday, September 16. She will give a reading and share stories about the struggles, challenges and joys of coming of age, followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The program will begin at 5pm.
Metolius City Hall is inviting community members to its Dog Days of Summer fundraising event Saturday, September 19th at 6pm at the Rails & Tails Dog Park in Metolius. They are asking for donations to Rockn EZ Rescue Ranch – Pedigree dog food, collars, leashes, treats, and even cash. They will have free hot dogs for the humans and a splash pool the dogs!
Fall term GED classes in Warm Springs begin Monday September 21st at the Education Building. You can register during the first week of classes. Classes will be Mondays and Wednesdays noon til 3 at the Warm Springs Education Building and 3-7 at the COCC Madras Campus.
Warm Springs Higher Education Department is reminding Warm Springs college students that they should apply for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant. It can pay for most or all public college-related expenses not covered by other grants for students pursuing their first Associate, Bachelor’s, or Graduate degree. Students who have already applied are encouraged to make sure that their application is complete and accepted by the September 30th deadline.
The Warm Springs Police Department has temporarily contracted with Frontier Regional 911 to assist with dispatch during overnight hours. Frontier is handling all 911 and emergency dispatch services for the Warm Springs PD between the hours of 6pm and 6am. During these hours, community members who need non-emergency assistance from the police department should call 541-384-2080.
The 2027 Warm Springs Tribal Employee Open Enrollment Period runs from October 1st through the 29th. Be sure to confirm your email by September 25th to receive your CTWS.Ease.com log-in details and attend the in-person or virtual informational meetings on October 13th and 14th. Open Enrollment ends October 29th. Contact HR at 541-553-3262 if you have any questions.