THE GORGE — Local ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election will be mailed to registered voters in Oregon Oct. 16, and Oct. 18 in Washington. In this issue, Columbia Gorge News begins publishing responses to a Q&A sent to all candidates in contested races in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania counties. Responses will continue in the Oct. 9 issue. For a compilation of all responses — and candidates in all races — visit columbiagorgenews.com.

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Your vote counts: Marbe Cook of Hood River won the Viewer’s Choice award with her quilt “Vote girl, you earned it,” demonstrating the importan…