After a career in the military and civil service, he’s one of five, and the only Democratm vying for Rep Newhouse’s seat 

THE DALLES — The Dalles City Council meeting on Feb. 23 covered a wide range of topics, including a presentation from the University of Oregon’s (UO) Sustainable City Year Program (SCYP), impassioned public comment concerning street closures, and a public hearing on an updated employment land strategy, which was adopted unanimously.

The Cascade Locks City Council got right to work during its Feb. 23 regular meeting, with a full, seated council and all technology working smoothly. Newly appointed councilors Tom Cramblett and Shirelle Price had been sworn in at the Feb. 9 meeting.

THE GORGE — Good news for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires: the Secretary of Agriculture has signed off on changes the Gorge Commission made to the Management Plan for the National Scenic Area, which will make rebuilding easier.

By a 2-1 vote at their Feb. 24 meeting, Klickitat County Commissioners voted to allow local businessman Ty Ross to put a giant American flag on a 200-foot flagpole on the lawn in front of the county courthouse in Goldendale.

Facing budget shortfalls, how are three local institutions faring now?

Next Door Inc. Director of Programs Elizur Bello joined City Administrator Abigail Elder Feb. 9 for a council update on city’s response to federal immigration enforcement. 

Several large corporate property tax appeals in Wasco County are forcing officials to set aside millions that might otherwise flow to schools, fire districts and other local services as yet another wave of valuation disputes wind through state and court review.

Preparatory work leading to replacement of the Hood River Bridge is under way this month, as contractors conduct riverbed borings from barges anchored near the Oregon shore.

HOOD RIVER — After working on mega projects worldwide, including Chernobyl, replacing the Hood River Bridge doesn’t daunt Mike Fox.

Final hearing held as statewide debate over the operations ignites once again during Oregon’s short session.