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League of Women Voters of Klickitat and Skamania counties host Klickitat Co. candidate forum July 14
Free news: The League of Women Voters of Klickitat and Skamania counties will host a Klickitat County sheriff candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at the Mt. View Grange, 1085 N Main Ave.
BINGEN — The Bingen City Council’s regular meeting on June 16 opened with a presentation on the new Oregon/Washington bridge.
HOOD RIVER — Eighty years ago, in 1946, Winston Churchill coined the phrase “Iron Curtain,” the United Nations held its first meeting, and Frank Sinatra made his Columbia Records debut.
GOLDENDALE — Klickitat County Commissioners heard several bits of good news at their June 16 meeting. One of them came from Public Works Director Jeff Hunter, who said there was a change order on the courthouse painting project that would add $84,573 to the cost of the project without requir…
THE GORGE — Columbia Gorge Community College’s (CGCC) board confirmed a lease for an aircraft hangar, heard an audit update, and adopted a supplemental budget at their June 16 meeting.
HOOD RIVER — Port of Hood River property adjacent to the boat basin and Marina Green will someday have a whole new look as the port redevelops the property following replacement of the Hood River Bridge.
Free news: This three part series examines results of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee's findings in its first year of meetings. The committee will continue its work into the next school year.
Free news: The Summer Food Service Program, also known as "Summer Meals," offering free, nutritious meals and snacks to all children and teens aged 1-18. The program runs Monday through Friday, from June 22 through Aug. 21.
Free news: Children and families will have the opportunity to climb aboard a fire truck, learn about firefighting equipment, and try their hand at water-target activities provided by local firefighters and volunteers
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BINGEN — The Bingen City Council’s regular meeting on June 16 opened with a presentation on the new Oregon/Washington bridge.
GOLDENDALE — Klickitat County Commissioners heard several bits of good news at their June 16 meeting. One of them came from Public Works Direc…
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HOOD RIVER — From a warm early afternoon and well into a breezy evening, people of all ages gathered in the name of freedom and community, dancing their way through Black in the Gorge’s (B.I.G.) fourth annual Juneteenth celebration at Jackson Park.
Free news: A quorum of the Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) Board of Directors may attend the Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA) Board Meeting on Thursday, June 25.
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Free news: Skamania Lodge has named Matthew Howard the property’s new executive chef.
Free briefs: Dallesport/Murdock Community Council is hosting a candidates night on July 9; recycle your mattress at St. Vinnie's in The Dalles; Columbia Riverkeeper has new board members
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Free news: The fashion show will be June 28 at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 (which can be pre-purchased online). You can also bring a non-perishable food donation in lieu of a ticket at the door.
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