Increased patrols — The Washington State Patrol is launching the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing serious injury and fatal collisions during Washington’s deadliest summer driving months. To kick off this year’s campaign, law enforcement agencies across the state will conduct high-visibility emphasis patrols from June 11-13. The patrols are intended to deter dangerous driving behaviors and help keep new graduates, families, and communities safe during one of the busiest times of the summer.
Dog licenses include new service — The City of The Dalles has partnered with DocuPet to offer residents a modern licensing system designed to protect pets and bring them home safely if they go missing. Through the new program, every official license includes a DocuPet tag and access to the complimentary HomeSafe 24/7 lost pet service. DocuPet’s platform will also help the City of The Dalles manage licensing more efficiently. Pet owners can learn more and register online at thedalles.docupet.com. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com. Una versión en español de esta historia está en línea en www.columbiagorgenews.com/enespanol.
Wasco County added —The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) announced June 4 that Wasco and Clatsop counties have been officially added to the federal major disaster declaration for the Dec. 15–21, 2025, flooding and severe storms. The two counties were not included in the initial declaration issued in April, but additional documentation and continued coordination by county emergency managers and OEM staff resulted in their successful inclusion. The expanded declaration now authorizes federal Public Assistance funding for 11 counties impacted by the December atmospheric river event, including Hood River and Wasco counties. Public Assistance supports eligible costs related to damaged roads and bridges, debris removal, utility impacts, and other public infrastructure losses. Full story at columbiagorgenews.com.
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