Merkley in Hood River, Wasco counties Friday

THE GORGE — Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will continue his town halls with in-person community conversations in Hood River and Wasco counties on Friday, Feb. 6.

“Every conversation helps lay out the current interests and needs of Oregonians so my team and I can work on their behalf. I look forward to this opportunity every year to visit and listen to communities across the state,” Merkley said.

His upcoming town hall conversations are as follows, with additional details to be sent to local media ahead of each event:

• Hood River County Town Hall, 11 a.m. at the Mt. Hood Town Hall, 6575 Hwy 35, Mt. Hood

• Wasco County Town Hall, 2 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth St., The Dalles.