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Washington Missing Persons Alert System update

  • By Chris Loftis, Director of communications, Washington State Patrol

OLYMPIA — In the first 11 months of 2022, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has coordinated a total of 77 missing person alerts utilizing the …

Williams leaves state legislature
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Williams leaves state legislature

  • By Noah Noteboom Columbia Gorge News
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HOOD RIVER — This summer, former State Representative for House District 52 (HD 52) Anna Williams made the tough decision not to return to the Oregon State legislature. Mostly working from home as the new executive director for the Oregon System of Care Advisory Council, Williams can finally exhale, free from the unpredictability of the state legislature.

Wildfire risk map recalled
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Wildfire risk map recalled

  • By Mark Gibson Columbia Gorge News

The Oregon Department of Forestry recalled the use of its wildfire risk map on Thursday, Aug. 4, after public criticism that the online tool is causing home insurance rates to increase or not be available at all.

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Agencies plan for summer heat

  • By Tammy Kaufman Washington Gorge Action Programs
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Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is partnering with Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and other agencies and nonprofits to provide Emergency Cooling Shelters and relief from unhealthy air quality events for vulnerable populations during this summer’s expected extreme conditions.

Obituary: Brigitte Nordyke
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Obituary: Brigitte Nordyke

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Brigitte (Emmi) Nordyke was born in Berlin, Germany on May 20, 1942, to Willi and Emmi Riem.  Brigitte, 79, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, …