Page 2 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs July 12 Construction progress update at Kah-Nee-Ta Resort The Confederated Tribes have dedicated $4.5 million to renovat- ing the Kah-Nee-Ta village area to reopen as the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort & Spa. The construction is pro- gressing steadily through the work of the development partners, the Confederated Tribes, Warm Springs Economic Development, and SkiBowl. There was an unfortunate set- back to the work this past spring, due to a May weather event. The project again, though, is making great progress, said Jim Souers, Warm Springs Economic Develop- ment chief executive officer. Weather event The Warm Springs community and the resort construction site ex- perienced a severe wind and rain storm in mid May, resulting in sig- nificant damage to resort facilities and infrastructure. To recover from the storm’s impact and complete the remaining work, the anticipated 2023 reopening had to be delayed. “We’re grateful for the expertise of our partners and the support of our local community given the set- backs we faced from the extreme weather event,” Mr. Souers said. “Bringing a beautiful property like Kah-Nee-Ta up to its full capacity comes with challenges given the his- toric nature of its origin. “And despite those challenges,” he said, “We’re excited and encouraged to see the immense amount of progress we’re making toward open- ing and bringing Kah-Nee-Ta back into the community.” The improvements Current facility improvements underway include the following, as described by the resort developers: · The seven new pools. These are more than 75 percent complete; and the 15 VIP poolside cabanas will be included. · The resort will feature the children’s spray pool, and a sports pool with volleyball court and bas- ketball area. Other features: Community notes... The Museum at Warm Springs is hosting a Patlapa (basket hat) advanced weaving class in- structed by Eileen Spino. The class will be held Mon- day through Friday, July 17-21 and the 24-28 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. It’s open to tribally affiliated advanced weavers age 18 and older. tools and supplies will be provided, but please bring some cornhusk ready for weaving. The registration deadline is this Thursday, July 13, at 5 p.m. Please contact Elizabeth Woody by phone 541-553-3331, extension 401. Or by email: liz@museumatwarmsprings.org ‘Never lone Again’ Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held ev- ery Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Behavioral Health Center. Courtesy W.S. Economic Development East view of the Kah-Nee-Ta Resort pool area. · The children’s hot springs soak- ing pool. · The Lazy River pool. · There will be three large leisure wellness hot springs soaking pools ranging from 92 to 103 degrees. · The new sports bar and res- taurant are currently under con- struction. · The 30-room motel has been remodeled. · The new RV Park Clubhouse with restrooms, shower and laun- dry facility; and the all-age Arcade Game Room located at the RV Rec- reational Center are 90 percent complete. · The Teepee Clubhouse with restroom and showers fixtures have been updated. · The 20 Teepee area is prepped, landscaped and ready for new tee- pees. · The outside food court with food trailers, children’s pizza snack bar and pool bar are at final design phase · The pool clubhouse with bath- room, showers, lockers with con- cierge service remodeled is 80 per- cent complete. · The new Kah-Nee-Ta pool en- trance courtyard area is redesigned with tribal salmon bake fire pit and tribal celebration area. · There is the upgrade to the original underground sewer and stormwater systems from the 1960s to bring it to full capacity. · There is the addition of an updated heating and air condition- ing system in all buildings and in every motel room. · The underground irrigation systems are being rebuilt. · The new commercial laundry facility is finished and awaiting ar- rival and installation of new laun- dry equipment. · The administration building is being remodeled, with the newly- furnished operation and account- Kah-Nee-Ta private riverfront soaking tubs. ing offices, first aid center and em- ployee area. The resort features Topping the long list of new and updated amenities planned for Kah-Nee-Ta is a seven-pool com- plex that includes three pools fed solely by the mineral-rich waters of the area’s hot springs. Guests can enjoy in one of the three natural mineral-enriched wellness hot springs soaking pools at various temperature ranges— one large leisure pool at 90-95 de- grees, and two others ranging be- tween 95 to 103 degrees; or relax poolside at one of the 15 luxuri- ous fully-equipped cabanas, nam- ing just some of the new features.