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Free news: The week of Aug. 31, contractors for The Dalles Art Center will begin to refresh the five sun faded murals showcased on The Dalles roundabout. / Durante la semana del 31 de agosto de 2026, los contratistas de The Dalles Art Center comenzarán a renovar los cinco murales.
Free news: On Thursday, Aug. 27, a City of The Dalles Public Works contractor will cut and remove trees near Brewery Grade. / El jueves 27 de agosto de 2026, el contratista de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de The Dalles cortara y retirará árboles cerca de Brewery Grade.
Free news from Oregon State Police: On Aug. 22 at approximately 4:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 197 near milepost 8 in Wasco County.
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On Aug. 18, all three Klickitat County Commissioners were in Dallesport for a wastewater rate increase hearing for the 437 hookups that are part of the system, and Public Works Director Jeff Hunter explained how the county had received two loans totaling $10,380,000 in 2001 to build it out.
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Commissioners heard an update from Public Health Director Erin Quinn, who reported that WIC (which offers supplemental nutrition to women, infants and children) enrollment had increased, but onsite septic permits had decreased to 2021 levels.
The Dalles brush fire: At around 12:20 p.m. on Aug. 18, a brush fire was reported off River Road near the site of Google’s newest data center. Local crews quickly responded and contained the fire after it burned roughly three acres.
Free from our Home and Garden publication: Fortunately, it’s possible to preserve your harvest — and your sanity — without jeopardizing your health.
Free from our Home and Garden publication: After years of designing homes, I’ve learned to trust my instincts. I can usually tell when a room feels off, when a layout isn’t going to function well, or when an idea that sounds great in theory might not be quite as great once we put it on paper.
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At least three data centers are currently being planned across Klickitat County, largely along the Columbia
HOOD RIVER — On Aug. 15 from 5-7 p.m., Orolume Gallery opened its doors to present “Illumination,” an exhibition featuring works from artists Paloma Ayla, Liz “E’Claire” Terhaar, and MacRae Wylde. The art ranged from landscape photography and metal sculptures to ceramic light fixtures and small prints available for purchase. Located at 13 Railroad St., the gallery is nestled between The Ruins and the Greyhound station facing the river.
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HOOD RIVER CO. — Last Monday, Amazon cleared one of its final hurdles in building a 49,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center outsi…
Free from our Home and Garden publication: After years of designing homes, I’ve learned to trust my instincts. I can usually tell when a room feels off, when a layout isn’t going to function well, or when an idea that sounds great in theory might not be quite as great once we put it on paper.
Free from our Home and Garden publication: In its simplest form, saving can mean putting money into a jar, adding to it and letting it grow slowly. A 401(k), or other workplace retirement plan, is a step beyond that.
Free from our Home and Garden publication: If you have a concrete project on your list, now is the time to start planning — not when the weather turns cool and everyone else is trying to get on the schedule.
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THE GORGE — This summer, Djuli Lomboy walked over 200 miles up the Big River, a prayer walk done in protest of the Hanford Nuclear Site and other industrial impacts, and a project she says was given to her by the land. Now she’s organizing others on behalf of the river.
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