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Free news: The Hood River–White Salmon Bridge Authority has requested overnight closures of the Hood River–White Salmon Bridge to support geotechnical exploration near the Washington shoreline for the Bridge Replacement Project.
Free news: If you live in Wasco County and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent fires and evacuations, you now have more time to ask for replacement benefits.
Free news: Hood River City Council voted to refer two general obligation bond measures to voters for the Nov. 3 General Election during their July 27 meeting. The decision follows several months of community engagement to refine the proposals and gauge public support for proposed investments in affordable housing and public safety.
Free news: Applications are now open for the 2026 Local Government Academy (LGA) / Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Gobierno Local (LGA, por sus siglas en inglés) 2026.
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The Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) opened an investigation into Parkdale Water Company on July 7 following a public hearing. “Throughout this process, we have learned a great deal and have taken steps to improve our operations," Parkdale Water said in a statement to Columbia Gorge News.
When asked what infrastructure the electricity purchased by Microsoft would support, Keaton Thomas, Avangrid external communications manager, said Bluebird Solar will connect to the regional electric grid and “support the reliable delivery of electricity throughout the region,” but did not identify any specific Microsoft facilities.
Tammy Lohr-Schweitzer from Baker Tilly, an advisory, tax, and assurance firm, attended a Hood River County Board of Commissioners work session July 20 to discuss the county’s fiscal situation. Baker Tilly has worked with county leadership and staff for approximately the past six months.
The White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) Board of Directors unanimously passed the 2026-2027 budget after a public hearing held July 23.
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GOLDENDALE — Yakama Nation and Cypress Creek Renewables, developer of the Carriger Solar Project, have resolved a legal challenge against the …
Free news: Hood River City Council voted to refer two general obligation bond measures to voters for the Nov. 3 General Election during their July 27 meeting. The decision follows several months of community engagement to refine the proposals and gauge public support for proposed investments in affordable housing and public safety.
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HOOD RIVER — The city’s short-term rental policy is constitutional, three judges on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided last Monday,…
WHITE SALMON — After stepping through its bright pink and yellow door, Marcel Good Goods treats your eyes to a bit of everything. Locally sourced paintings, artisan-made furniture, and vintage clothing fill an old car wash-turned-energetic studio space, expertly curated by owner and artist Amy Nowatzki.
The Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) opened an investigation into Parkdale Water Company on July 7 following a public hearing. “Throughout this process, we have learned a great deal and have taken steps to improve our operations," Parkdale Water said in a statement to Columbia Gorge News.
When asked what infrastructure the electricity purchased by Microsoft would support, Keaton Thomas, Avangrid external communications manager, said Bluebird Solar will connect to the regional electric grid and “support the reliable delivery of electricity throughout the region,” but did not identify any specific Microsoft facilities.
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Free news: Applications are now open for the 2026 Local Government Academy (LGA) / Ya están abiertas las solicitudes para la Academia de Gobierno Local (LGA, por sus siglas en inglés) 2026.
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