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Police reports, July 29 through Aug. 5, 2022.
The Wasco County Board of commissioners split over whether to endorse the current draft of the Climate Change Action Plan presented to them by Columbia River Gorge Commission on Aug. 3, as the board and staff sought clarification of language implying restrictions on agriculture within Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
As of 3 p.m. August 9, only incumbents have filed for city elections in The Dalles, according to City Clerk Izetta Grossman.
Blood, sweat and seizures weren’t enough to stop The Dalles Special Olympics athletes from crossing the finish line. At the Special Olympics Oregon Regional Athletics Competition at Clackamas High School on July 30, eight athletes from The Dalles competed in track and field events such as running, jumping and throwing. The competition is for athletes with cognitive disabilities.
Hood River area athletes competed in the Oregon Special Olympics Athletics (track and field) Regional Competition this past Saturday, July 30. The annual event had been cancelled the last two years due to health concerns but returned Saturday at Clackamas High School with all the enthusiasm and competitiveness that has become customary at these events.
The City of White Salmon released a draft of the city’s park system plan and park system capital improvement plan, and is seeking public comment.
Written public comment can be sent via email to janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us through Friday, Aug. 19, 2022. In addition, public comment will be taken regarding the draft plan at the City Council meeting scheduled on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.
On July 25, the Hood River City Council approved a 5.05% increase in garbage rates. The price hike will see residential costs go up by $0.96 per month for an average 32-gallon can. The new fees will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2022.
The price change will also raise special fees. Overweight or full cans will now be charged an additional $0.25, a total fee of $5.25. Other increases include an extra $0.76 added to total delinquent fees that are now $16.36, another $1.11 for loose yard debris for a total of $23.38.
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A two-day wrestling clinic will be held Aug. 9-10 at Hood River Valley High School.
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All of us here who are huge fans of Glenwood High School junior Joslyn Arnold have lots to celebrate. Joslyn, daughter of Casey and Bo, had a great week at the High School National Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyo.
HOOD RIVER — While most kids were out enjoying the rides, eating cotton candy and soaking in the sun, FFA (Future Farmers of America) and 4-H …
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The Tri-County Mental Health Board has named Al Barton as the new executive director of Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL). Barton previou…
The Dalles’ own Sunshine Mill was featured by Brides, an online wedding publication that was formerly a print magazine, in a list of eight win…
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Families in the Park: Tonight, Thursday, Aug. 11, it's Soul Vaccination at Jackson Park, Hood River. Soul Vaccination is a 12-piece soul and funk band. Music starts at 7 p.m., and the event is free.
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