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White Salmon native hikes Grand Canyon in wheelchair
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White Salmon native hikes Grand Canyon in wheelchair

  • By Alana Lackner Columbia Gorge News
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Growing up in White Salmon, Geoff Babb had always been a huge lover of nature and spending time outside. Between his work as a fire ecologist and his love for outdoor activities like skiing and backpacking, his active lifestyle had always been really important to him.

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Brown to consider new mandates

  • By Dick Hughes For the Capital Bureau
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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is working on a multi-pronged mandate to slow the spread of coronavirus, but she is not expected to issue the full-fledged “stay-at-home” order that Portland-area officials want.
Her actions include the closure of all state parks as of Monday

Ron Rivers retires; Mike Oates sworn in as County Chair
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Ron Rivers retires; Mike Oates sworn in as County Chair

  • Emily Fitzgerald
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While the current terms don’t expire until Dec. 31, the Hood River County Board of Commissioners decided to hold the official swearing in ceremony for its incoming chair and two re-elected commissioners before its Dec. 17 meeting because, due to the upcoming holidays, the board won’t meet again until the new year.