Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District (NWCPUD) — has been named to two workplace lists this year, both based on employee feedback. The utility ranked 13th of 33 large organizations on Oregon Business magazine’s “100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon” list, its third year in a row on the list. Last month, NWCPUD placed 16th of 34 small employers in The Oregonian’s Top Workplaces 2026, its second consecutive year. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com.
Grant award — On Oct. 6, the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) Board of Directors selected Klickitat County as the recipient of $224,000 in federal grant funding for its fairgrounds road sidewalk project in 2029.
Projects were selected through a competitive grant process through submissions received by local agencies, with funding from the federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) program.
Annual Christmas Décor and More Sale — will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hood River Valley Christian Church, 975 Indian Creek Road. The Fellowship Hall will be filled with gently used items, with proceeds going directly to Valley Christian Women’s Fellowship ministries. The Narthex (lobby) of the church will host local artisans and their handmade gifts. Bring canned food or a non-perishable item to donate to the Christmas Project. Full report at columbiagorgenews.com.
White Salmon Valley School District — Vision clinics, made possible by a partnership with Envision EyeCare for All, will take place Dec. 15-16 at the Health and Wellness Center, 431 Simmons Road.
Middle school students will attend Dec. 15, and high school students Dec. 16.
The vision clinic includes a free eye exam and glasses. No insurance is required, and all students are welcome to participate. To schedule an appointment, contact Wellness Coordinator Katie Rixon, at 509-493-1970, ext. 279.
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