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WASCO CO. — Wasco County transitioned its official web domain to WascoCountyOR.gov on Nov. 28. This move is a crucial step to enhance security, credibility, and ease of access for all residents, businesses, and visitors seeking official county information.
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GOLDENDALE — Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney David Quesnel resigned his office abruptly on the day before Thanksgiving with a one-line email to the three county commissioners, saying that he is resigning his position, effective Dec. 14. No reason was given for the decision, as his term…
FREE NEWS: More information on the project, and access to the Topic of the Week Questionnaires can be found at cityofhoodriver.gov/planning/development-code-audit-and-update.
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WEB ONLY: The Inter-Local Agreement with the City of White Salmon for shared law enforcement was renewed. Bingen’s shared cost is based on the 12-month average of its calls, resulting in 33% of the cost of the services. For next year, Bingen’s cost will go from $426,900 to $543,450, due primarily to the need for a new patrol car.
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WEB ONLY: Sheriff Bob Songer is going to get the funds he's been requesting for staff positions. The budget contains funding for 14 deputies, three sergeants and a fourth administration staff position.
THE DALLES — The Dalles city planning commission received a long-range update the evening of Dec. 4, reviewing 2025’s building activity, housing approvals, projects and a major overhaul to the city’s development code that will change how land-use decisions are made.
FREE NEWS: The United Way of the Columbia Gorge reached a historic milestone on Oct. 25 as its 15th Annual “Prom Through the Decades” benefit gala raised an unprecedented $265,000 to support local nonprofits across the Gorge.
HOOD RIVER — The case for approving a 135-room Marriott hotel on the former Hood River News site was presented to Hood River Planning Commissioners on Dec. 1. The public hearing drew a capacity crowd to city hall, with Hood River Fire Station hosting overflow.
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UNDERWOOD — The Skamania Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has yet to decide whether to allow housing development within the county’s remaining crop of unzoned property, opting to table its ruling for Dec. 9.
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FREE NEWS from Oregon Journalism Project: The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has decisively rejected a proposal to allow grocers to sell canned cocktails made with distilled spirits.
FREE NEWS: The United Way of the Columbia Gorge reached a historic milestone on Oct. 25 as its 15th Annual “Prom Through the Decades” benefit gala raised an unprecedented $265,000 to support local nonprofits across the Gorge.
HOOD RIVER — The case for approving a 135-room Marriott hotel on the former Hood River News site was presented to Hood River Planning Commissioners on Dec. 1. The public hearing drew a capacity crowd to city hall, with Hood River Fire Station hosting overflow.
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UNDERWOOD — The Skamania Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has yet to decide whether to allow housing development within the county’s remaining crop of unzoned property, opting to table its ruling for Dec. 9.
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FREE NEWS: Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (District) will host its third and final community open house as part of the 2025 Pool Options Study on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Hood River Middle School cafeteria. A new, scaled back concept will be revealed.
HOOD RIVER — “All aboard,” calls the conductor, ringing his bell to call passengers onto the Polar Express. This call rings out select days fr…
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WHITE SALMON — A Solstice Walk on the longest evening of the year is scheduled at Rhinegarten Park on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. The park is on the west side of Main St, between Washington and Lincoln streets.
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