GOLDENDALE — Jail Administrator Bill Frantz had some positive things to say about his staff at the June 23 Klickitat County Commissioners meeting, and called the new meals great. As a bonus, the outside contractors free up time for the staff and reduce the county's liability.
Free news: Young pedestrian injured; Motorcycle takes on car
Local incidents of injury and arrest.
Free news: The League of Women Voters of Klickitat and Skamania counties will host a Klickitat County sheriff candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 at the Mt. View Grange, 1085 N Main Ave.
THE GORGE — Columbia Gorge Community College’s (CGCC) board confirmed a lease for an aircraft hangar, heard an audit update, and adopted a supplemental budget at their June 16 meeting.
Free news from Deputy State Fire Marshal Courtney Chambers: Please review the approved dates and times of legal sales and use of fireworks in Washington State.
Free news: Hood River County is implementing additional fire prevention measures in unincorporated areas of the county and within the County Forest.
Oregon State Police reported two vehicle crashes with injury last week.
THE DALLES — For multiple sex offenses committed against a 4-year-old child in the spring of 2024, Judge John Wolf sentenced Lucas Blevins to nearly 23 years on June 9.
Free news: Hood River County Sheriff’s Office (HRCSO) Undersheriff Brian Rockett has retired after 30 years of service.
Free news: Following an extensive investigation and manhunt north of Goldendale, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) apprehended Zackariah Bennett on June 10.
THE GORGE — On June 7, a driver near I-84 milepost 81 eastbound complained about another driver menacing them with a gun while passing, and also throwing a beer can from his vehicle.
HOOD RIVER — Johnathan Matthews got 150 months in prison and 36 months post-prison supervision for causing the death of Stephen Hayes, according to a statement from District Attorney Matt Ellis on June 9.
Free news: As of today, June 15, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, fire restrictions may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan to visit or recreate.
The main agenda item was a comprehensive presentation by Jay McLaughlin from Mount Adams Resource Stewards (MARS), who detailed his organization's work in community-based forestry, wildfire mitigation through prescribed burning, and their role as a significant local employer.
Free news: Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) reintroduced the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, legislation to help communities respond to increasingly dangerous wildfire smoke events, on June 10.
Free news: On June 5, the Hood River City Police arrested Bryan Matthew McGeeney, 47, in connection with an investigation being conducted by the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, Hood River City Police, and other members of the Columbia Gorge Major Crimes Taskforce.
Free news: Hood River District Attorney Matt Ellis has announced that Johnathan Matthews, 32, received a 150-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to Manslaughter in the First Degree, Robbery in the Third Degree, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Free news from Uplift Local: One way to mark the start of fire season is when local fire officials declare local burn bans. At this point, outdoor debris burning is banned in most Gorge communities.
Free news: This year’s playhouse was built by students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at South Wasco County High School. Proceeds from the raffle support Columbia Gorge CASA’s advocacy for abused and neglected children.
Free news: This story was produced by the Oregon Journalism Project, a nonprofit investigative newsroom for the state of Oregon.
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