Public Safety
Jefferson County Fire & EMS Rescues Two Dogs Trapped in Pond
Jefferson County Fire and EMS crews came to the rescue Friday when two dogs became trapped in a pond and couldn't get out on their own — a feel-good call to wrap up a busy fire season week.
Events
Labor Day Weekend Events: Spirit Fest Potluck, Madras Saturday Market, and More
Jefferson County and the Warm Springs Reservation have a full slate of community events this Labor Day weekend, from the Spirit Fest summer potluck at the Warm Springs Campus Pavilion to the Madras Saturday Market at Sahalee Park.
Weather
Air Quality Advisory Continues as Austin Fire Grows; Drought Outlook Worries Water Managers
An air quality advisory remains in effect for Warm Springs and the broader Jefferson County region as smoke from the Austin Fire and other regional blazes lingers. Meanwhile, water managers warn that a forecasted El Niño could compound the county's already severe drought heading into winter.
Public Safety
Warm Springs PD Contracts Overnight 911 Dispatch to Frontier Regional During Staffing Transition
The Warm Springs Police Department has temporarily contracted with Frontier Regional 911 to handle all overnight emergency dispatch, ensuring uninterrupted emergency response for Reservation residents.
Obituaries
Paiute Chief Joseph Moses Passes Away; Funeral Services Begin Monday at Agency Longhouse
Paiute Chief Joseph Moses, who served the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for decades including three terms on Tribal Council, passed away Thursday. Funeral services begin Monday, August 31, at the Agency Longhouse in Warm Springs.