Port commissioners approved the conversion area as proposed by the bridge authority, which will take up the issue when it meets Oct. 29.
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Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) — has been named to two workplace lists this year, both based on employee feedback. The utility ranked 13th of 33 large organizations on Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon” list, its third year in a r…
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Free news: La Ciudad de The Dalles propone modificaciones a las normas de desarrollo de viviendas para ayudar a atender las necesidades de vivienda de nuestra comunidad.
Free news: Community members are encouraged to learn about the proposal, ask questions, and provide comments before the changes are considered for adoption.
THE GORGE — More than 160 youth across the Columbia Gorge are building, coding, and competing at zero cost this season, thanks to the return of competitive robotics mini-grants co-sponsored by the Gorge Technology Alliance (GTA) and the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub.
During Klickitat County Commissioners morning workshop session Oct. 20, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter reported an additional $200,000 would be needed to complete the training hanger for Columbia Gorge Community College, due to increasing costs caused be a 6-month delay to redesign the building for a larger door.
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WHITE SALMON — White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn began the Oct. 22 board meeting by remembering the three special education students and one teacher who were killed in a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend the week prior.
Free news brief: Hood River Police warn that a scammer using the name “Mr. Martinez” or “Matthew Martinez” has cost local businesses thousands of dollars.
Skamania County’s Veteran Services Office (VSO) recently earned statewide attention for achieving significant success supporting local veterans. At a recent statewide VSO training, Veteran Service Officers Shannon See and Mitchell Crawley were recognized for helping veterans in Skamania County receive nearly $2.4 million in benefits for fiscal year 2025/26.
This fall marks an exciting new chapter for Helping Hands Against Violence as we welcome Kelsey Strand as our new executive director. Strand brings a background in engineering, leadership, and community service, along with a deep love for the Hood River community, which she has called home for the past 10 years.
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The Dalles and Hood River Valley cross country teams each won individual and team district titles Oct. 28, and the two schools will be well represented at 2026 OSAA state cross country meet.
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THE GORGE — More than 160 youth across the Columbia Gorge are building, coding, and competing at zero cost this season, thanks to the return o…
During Klickitat County Commissioners morning workshop session Oct. 20, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter reported an additional $200,000 would be needed to complete the training hanger for Columbia Gorge Community College, due to increasing costs caused be a 6-month delay to redesign the building for a larger door.
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HOOD RIVER — Families gathered for a harmonious afternoon of food, dancing, and kids’ activities outside One Community Health’s (OCH) Hood River clinic on Oct. 17, celebrating the nonprofit provider’s 40th year advancing healthcare equity in the Gorge.
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For Klickitat County Commissioners, Oct. 13 was data center day. In the morning workshop session, the community got its first look at the proposed data center ordinance, and the formal afternoon session featured the proposed interim zoning controls.
HOOD RIVER — How did the Columbia River Gorge — a wind-swept region known for pears and water sports — evolve into a hotspot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones? Jason Hartmann, project manager of the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA), has the answers.
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This story has been updated to reflect that Commissioner Todd Andrews, not Chair Ron Ihrig, asked his seatmates to once again consider a morat…
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Honey bees, estate planning, cold frame winter gardening, and slowing down for fall.
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- News briefs from Oct. 28, 2026
- La Ciudad propone modificaciones a las normas de desarrollo de viviendas e invita a la comunidad a revisar la propuesta y compartir sus comentarios
- City proposes housing code updates; public invited to review, comment
- Local robotics mini-grants eliminate cost barriers for regional students
- TD, HRV runners win district titles, qualify for state meet
- More hearings, regulations for the Cascade Renewable Transmission Project
- Bruins beat Elma, advance to district playoffs
- ADU ordinance confusion stems from incorrect version; will go back before Klickitat County Commissioners Oct. 27
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