Local News
Jefferson County Couple Sues Central Electric Cooperative for $10 Million Over 2025 Cram Fire
Ronald and Debra Dees, a Jefferson County ranching couple who lost property in last summer's Cram Fire, have filed a civil lawsuit alleging Central Electric Cooperative failed to properly manage its power lines during extreme fire weather — igniting the nearly 96,000-acre disaster.
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Highway 26 Hazard Tree Work Wraps Up Sunday — Final Two Days of Delays Between Warm Springs and Mt. Hood
ODOT and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs are removing over 1,000 hazardous trees along Highway 26, causing 20-minute delays. The project is scheduled to conclude June 15 — Sunday. Plan ahead if you're traveling the corridor this weekend.
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Warm Springs Launches STRONG Youth Wellness Program to Fight Diabetes and Build Healthy Futures
The Warm Springs Diabetes Prevention program has introduced 'Warm Springs STRONG,' a new initiative designed to build healthy habits in young people through team challenges, mentorship, and health education. High school athletes are being recruited as mentors.
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Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Returns June 26–28: 'Honoring the Horses' Takes Center Stage
The annual Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration in Warm Springs is less than two weeks away, featuring a three-day powwow, the traditional parade with a special horse theme, a rodeo, food vendors, and more. The public is welcome.
Events
9th Annual Indian Head Casino Car Show Rolls In Today
Classic cars, custom rides, and community pride return to Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs today for the Ninth Annual Car Show — a free, family-friendly event hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.
Weather
Heat and Wind Return This Weekend: Jefferson County Faces Elevated Fire Danger Through Next Week
A hot, dry, and breezy stretch of weather is forecast for the Madras area through at least mid-week, with temperatures climbing to 95°F by Monday. Fire season is officially underway and burn restrictions are in effect.