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.