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Free news:Â On Sunday, April 26 at 5:58 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 84 near milepost 66 in Hood River County.
Free news: In coordination with the West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority (WKRFA), the City of White Salmon will host its annual Wildfire Open House on May 4 from 5–7 p.m.
Pfriem Family Brewing of Hood River scored more golds for its beer, this month at the World Beer Cup in Philadelphia.
The proposed budget will be presented on Tuesday, April 28, at 6 p.m. in the Hood River Valley High School library. Administrators and committee members will be available to answer questions and gather feedback from those present.
THE DALLES — After multiple split votes and extended deliberation, the North Wasco County School Board appointed Siobhan O’Halloran to fill a vacant seat, breaking a deadlock that had divided the board over competing strengths among candidates.
GOLDENDALE — Klickitat Commissioners covered a lot of ground in their April 21 meeting. In the morning workshop session, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter expressed frustration about a problem at the Lyle boat launch.
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Free news:Â Hood River Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 2, marking the 20th anniversary of the nonprofit Gorge Grown Food Network.
Free news: Event is on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hood River Police Department.
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Pfriem Family Brewing of Hood River scored more golds for its beer, this month at the World Beer Cup in Philadelphia.
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Free news: St. Joseph Church invites the community to its 22nd Annual Community Plant Sale, taking place Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot across from Harvest Market.
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