THE GORGE — Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) has opened the process to nominate applicants for its budget committee. “Applicants must be representative of the services provided by MCEDD,” said a press release.

The MCEDD region consists of Klickitat, Skamania, Hood River, Wasco and Sherman counties. All positions are non-paid. The committee meets once per year in-person in The Dalles with a virtual option, and appointments are for a three-year period.