KWSO Radio

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives-Warm Springs group members are Raylene Thomas and Reina Estimo. They share about how the group started and all the many ways they are trying to being attention and assistance to the the movement to address the high rates of: violence against Natives, disappearances and murders. The Warm Springs Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives 2023 Relay and M...

The Museum at Warm Springs opened in March of 1993. From the KWSO Archives - hear the speakers at the grand opening. Atwai Delbert Frank was the President of the Museum’s board of Directors at the time of the Museum at Warm Springs Grand opening Ken Smith was Secretary Treasurer/CEO for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. The welcome was given by then Tribal Council Chairman Raymond Tsumpti S...

In 1974 Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council passed a resolution adopting a charter for the Middle Oregon Indian Historical Society which was the Museum’s forerunner organization. From the KWSO Archives – a few months ahead of the Museum’s Opening, KWSO’s Sue Ryan talked with Museum Director Michael Hammond.

Jaycelene Brisbois is the Opioid Prevention Coordinator with the Warm Springs Prevention Team. She shares with the community about Opioids, the danger of Fentanyl, and overdosing, She also talks about NARCAN which is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Having a NARCAN rescue kit nearby can save a life and so she is providing tr...

Ahead of his Jefferson County Town Hall meeting in Madras on Friday, March 10, 2023 - Oregon Senator Ron Wyden talked with KWSO.

The Heart of Oregon Corps provides opportunities for young people, ages 16 to 24, through employment, job training, education and service to Central Oregon communities. Its YouthBuild program members helped on some housing units in the West Hills neighborhood here in Warm Springs. Learn more about all Heart of Oregon Corps programs at https://heartoforegon.org/programs/programs.html

The Health and Human Services Branch of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has several projects in the works for 2023. GM Caroline Cruz gives an overview of the projects.

Warm Springs Veterans Services Officer Rain Circle shares an update on the Veterans Memorial which will be located on the grounds of the Museum at Warm Springs. An ongoing project - Veterans are needed now to reform the Memorial Committee. Anyone interested in getting involved with the Veterans Memorial effort can contact Rain Circle – his office is located in the Family Resource Center which is t...

A recap of contest winners and the drum songs from Lincolns' Powwow 2023 that was held at the Simnasho Longhouse.

On their way to Portland for the 4A State Championships - Madras Wrestlers stopped at the Warm Springs K-8 Academy to get cheered on by students. KWSO's Neal Morningowl interviewed team members and coaches.

1 of 3 in a series of interviews with local business owners. Anthony Caldera hopes to open his coffee drive through "The Stance" this month (March 2023) across from the Warm Springs Market Parking Lot.

1 of a series of 3 interviews with local small business owners Tacos Colima's Martha's share about what they offer at their food cart across the street from Warm Springs Market.

1 interview in a series of 3 with local small business owners Brigette McConnville celebrates the 12th Anniversary of her Salmon King Fisheries located in the Indian Head Casino Plaza.

A conversation with Warm Springs flute player and musician James Edmund Greeley. https://www.amazon.com/Before-America-James-Edmund-Greeley/dp/B01LY8HIF5

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance will be offering a new "Veggie Rx" program for 20 eligible participants in Warm Springs this summer. Kelly Moffatt talks about the effort. And the Fresh Harvest Kit Program will be back in collaboration with the Warm Springs Community Action Team. Coordinator Emily Ralston is excited that the produce provided will be from the Four Acre Farm in Madras.

Youth Career Connect provides internship opportunities for high school and college age students. Youth Career Connect is growing the emerging workforce by getting students into industries and careers that they’re interested in. Debbie Taylor is the Jefferson County Internship Coordinator for Youth Career Connect that is all across Central Oregon serving students age 16-24. Any student or business,...

Hear from Red Cross folks involved in recruiting volunteers, doing community education and providing services in Warm Springs.

A visit with Madras High School principal Tony Summers who is in his first year as principal. A middle of the school year update.

David J. Caruso PH.D from Philadelphia’s Science History Institute conducted a training in Warm Springs in Dec. 2022, about transcribing oral history. David has thirty years directing and establishing standards and practices in the development of Oral History preservation.

A look at options in Warm Springs for some local holiday shopping - to help grow our local economy.

Learn about Flu, Flu symptoms, the latest on COVID-19 and what RSV is in this health update from Warm Springs IHS family physician Dr. John Stucki.

A look back at the 2022 December to Remember Round Dance in Warm Springs Oregon.

The Warm Springs Skatepark is getting a facelift with new elements and challenges. The work continues with the park expected to be done inn 2023.

The 29th Tribal Council for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has been working for the past 6 months on all the many things on their plate. Tribal Council Chairman Jonathan W. Smith offers and update for the membership on progress made and areas on the "to do" list.

Warm Springs Elder Sal Sahme talks about the Doctrine of Discovery and its impact through history on Native People and how it continues to be problematic. From the KWSO archives and a June 2021 interview.