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Anna Queahpama Clements StoryCorps July 2011 - KWSO Our People & Mother Earth Podcast by KWSO Staff

In this podcast episode hosted by Dr. Michaela Frye, new maternal child health nurse Sydney Barnes discusses the return and expansion of healthcare services for tribal families through the Warm Springs Clinic. Barnes explains her role in bridging clinic and hospital care, which includes performing postpartum home visits, providing infant resources like car seats, and collecting newborn metabolic screening cards.

In this podcast episode hosted by Dr. Michaela Frye and co-host Charlene "Tilly" Moody, the discussion focuses on the medical transport options, home check-ins, and local care resources provided by the Community Health team. The hosts interview Community Health Representatives Chandler and Maynard Jim, who explain their roles delivering medication, transporting dialysis and non-procedural medical patients, and managing home visits for local seniors.

In this podcast episode hosted by Dr. Michaela Frye, the conversation highlights the services and qualifications for the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program available through the Warm Springs Community Health team. WIC clerk and receptionist Alexa Martinez explains how the program supports local families with healthy food benefits, dietary education, and breastfeeding support, emphasizing that many community members qualify without realizing it.

Britta Mansfield and Greg Leo talk about the effort to designate Willamette Falls as a National Heritage Site.

A visit with CTWS Branch of Natural Resources General Manager Austin Smith Jr. about the response, impact and recovery from the Bench Wildfire during summer 2026

An update for back to school 2026 from the Warm Springs K-8 Academy with principal Lonnie Henderson, & Assistant Principals Gena Bennett & Troy Capps.

The program explores the challenges people face when returning to their communities after incarceration, including housing, employment, family relationships, and access to support services. Antonio Becerra shares his personal experience of reentry and the limited resources available to justice-impacted individuals.

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Director of Governmental Affairs, Andrew Hofstetter talks about communication about and the impact of the Bench Fire for the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon.

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Audio from a public meeting held on Thursday, July 30, 2026 offering an update on the Bench fire that was first reported on July 23rd on Warm Springs Reservation Lands

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

Archival Interviews with Warm Springs Elders.

From the KWSO Archive - autwai Susie Slockish talking about choosh or water in the Ichishkiin Language

In this podcast episode, host Dr. Michaela Frye speaks with Woodrow "Woody" Picard, the Pest Management Coordinator for Warm Springs Community Health. Picard discusses non-chemical methods for eradicating bedbugs, the importance of removing community stigma, and practical resources like home heating treatments and educational tools to help local families.

From the KWSO Archives - autqai Gladys Thompson, elder and fluent Kiksht Speaker, talks about the Wasco people in her language with translation by her granddaughter Deanie Johnson.

John Brunoe – the Garden Coordinator at OSU Extension here in Warm Springs with the reminder that gardening is for everyone and is open to all skill levels if you have the will to learn and adapt. If you’d like to get involved in gardening or learn some helpful tips, get in touch with John Brunoe at 541-777-7215 or his email at [email protected].

2026 Tribal Energy Fair - KWSO Warm Springs Program Podcast by KWSO Staff

From the KWSO Archives – a program originally from 1994 about the Treaty of 1855, re-dited in 2005 and again in 2026 for KWSO's 40th Anniversary look back. Guests include autwai Wasco Chief Nelson Wallulatum & autwai Jody Calica talking about the Treaty - along with excerpts from the Treaty minutes.

Festival of the Land was held in early June 2026 at the Cove Palisades State Park. Informational booths were set up for learning opportunities for visitors to the event

Marcel Tam is a family doctor, by training, who has been working for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for about eight years. He has been working at the Behavioral Health Center focusing on PTSD, anxiety, and depression treatment.

A new visitors center at Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort held a grand opening as part of the summer 2026 season. The resort continues to grow and expand the guest experience.

First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath is a 30‑minute documentary from OPB’s Oregon Field Guide series, following a group of Indigenous youth as they kayak the Klamath River from source to sea — the first group to do so after the largest dam removal project in history. Director Jessie Sears and Youth Kiahna Allen and Julian To:Nikya:W Rogers plus OPB's Robin El Kay talk about the project.

First Descent Kayaking the Klamath - KWSO Our People and Mother Earth Program Podcast by KWSO Staff

An update on year 3 for the Simnasho Market that operates Saturdays and Sundays in Simnasho near the longhouse. Delson Suppah Sr. and Howard Patt talk about the effort.

Information from the COCC Summer Symposium sharing information with high school students about higher education, what's ahead, resources and support now and for the future.

A health podcast featuring Dr. Michaela Frey, Nurse Shawn Winsor, & Physician Assistant Raneva Dowty all from Warm Springs Community Health. The focus of the discussion is Sexually Transmitted Infections & Cervical Cancer. If you have questions or need additional information, you can stop by or call Community Health at (541) 553-2352 or email [email protected].

An update from Jefferson County School District 509J superintendent Jay Mathisen and School Board member Laurie Danzuka.

For 40 years, Art Adventure Gallery has been part of downtown Madras . This volunteer-led nonprofit has created a space for local artists and community members to exchange ideas and create opportunities for artists of all mediums. Coralee Popp is the longtime director of the gallery.

Wildfire season in Central Oregon is something to prepare for. So let’s be prepared Warm Springs by making your home fire safe, being prepared for electrical outages that may result from wild fire and to understand how you can stay informed… Pacific Corp’s Simon Gutierrez explains precautions to be aware of.. Warm Springs Fire & Safety offers preparedness tips.

There is one singular thing in our body that is just as important as our heart and is the control station for our daily lives of living, and that is the brain. Lori Stanto, the Program Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, talks about how brain health is whole-body health.

Central Oregon Community College Madras Campus hosted a job fair on April 22, 2026. They brought together employers along with job hunters to explore potential career opportunities. In this KWSO Warm Springs Program - hear from employers who participated.

Jefferson County Library District voters will find a General Obligation Bond for Public Library Facilities on their May 19th Primary Election Ballot. The question is – shall Jefferson County Library District issue 15 million – 9 hundred thousand dollars – principal amount of general obligation bonds for public library facilities.

Around the Bend Farms is a nonprofit working to close that gap by growing food specifically for food banks, markets, and direct community programs. If you’d like to learn more about Around the Bend Farms visit www.aroundthebendfarms.org .

The MHS art gala is a showcase of student artwork blending visual, literary, and performing arts into one experience.

Dr. Barbara Largent, or Dr. Barb, is a practitioner at Warm Springs Behavioral Health who specializes in trauma recovery through a holistic, body-centered approach. The work she does with patients helps with releasing stored trauma through various techniques that help to move chaotic, traumatic energy out of the body’s systems.

General Manager Shawn McDaniel talks about all the renovations, new construction and expansion at Indian Head Casino and the Plateau Travel Plaza.

The Heart of Oregon Corps is a non-profit organization that empowers youth and young adults in Central Oregon through a "Work-Earn-Learn" model. Founded in 2000, it provides job training, education, and leadership development to young people (typically ages 16–24) who face barriers to success. Shelby Sauer is the Recruitment Coordinator for the Youth Conservation Corps Cullen Doyle, the Heart of Oregon Corps’ Madras program specialist, Heart of Oregon Corps operates six primary programs focused on different career pathways for youth and young adults • High Desert Conservation Corps (HDCC): An AmeriCorps program where members (ages 17–24) perform natural resource projects like wildfire fuels reduction and trail maintenance. • YouthBuild: Participants (ages 16–24) spend alternating weeks in the classroom earning their GED or diploma and on worksites building affordable housing. • Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC): A summer program for youth (ages 16–18) working on local public lands. • Stewardship: A year-round program for ages 16–24 focusing on outdoor projects near Bend, with compensation of approximately $16/hour. • Camp LEAD & Go! LEAD: Programs specifically for youth with diverse abilities to gain outdoor leadership and work experience. • In Jefferson County there is a Food Heros program with a focus on making a difference for food insecurity.

An update from Warm Springs Telecom GM Tim York

Cheryl Evan Occupational Therapist works at High Desert Education Service District in the Early Intervention Program and Early Childhood Special Education Program at Warm Springs ECE. She talks about the programs that are available to all families.

A look back at the 2026 Elders Fair that was held at the Old Warm Springs Elementary Gym on March 25, 2026. Hear from some of the information booths that were set up explaining local resources that are available to Senior Citizens in our community.

There are 6 individuals running for 2 seats on the Jefferson County Commission that will appear on the primary ballot on May 19, 2026. Running for County Commissioner Position 1 is George Curtiss and Incumbent Mark Wunsch Running for County Commissioner Position 2 is Ara Erdekian, Greg Mead , Bill Atherton and Incumbent Kely Simmelink