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Southern Oregon senator revives bill to make big oil pay for disasters driven by climate change

Robin Linares, Alex Baumhardt
Feb 6, 2026

A bill that would require some of the largest, most profitable oil and gas companies in history to pay damages for disasters fueled by climate change is back on the table after the Oregon Legislature failed to pass it less than a year ago. State Sen. Jeff Golden, D-Ashland, is again championing the Climate Superfund […]

Experts say resilience is key, takes planning

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Experts say resilience is key, takes planning

By Sean Avery Columbia Gorge News
Updated Nov 21, 2025

HOOD RIVER — The 2025 Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) Economic Symposium ensued at The Ruins on Nov. 7, attracting attendees from the five-county district to learn and engage across industries and jurisdictions for the benefit of our regional economy.

Federal changes affect Hood River County Emergency Management

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Federal changes affect Hood River County Emergency Management

By Riley McNamara For Columbia Gorge News
Updated Oct 21, 2025

One of these grants, the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), is a reimbursement grant that the state applies for and disperses out to counties to be spent on emergency preparation efforts.

Wasco County allocates temporary housing site for Rowena Fire victims

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Wasco County allocates temporary housing site for Rowena Fire victims

By Aileen Hymas For Columbia Gorge News
Updated Aug 26, 2025

FREE NEWS: This grid of up to 49 parking sites is sized to accept RVs, manufactured homes or tiny homes, anchored by an existing farmhouse that could also be used for shelter. An overflow parking area is also included in the proposal.

Vehicle fires

Vehicle fires

Lane V. Erickson
Updated Jul 15, 2025

In the event of a vehicle fire, the first step is pulling safely off the road; the second is turning off the engine and exiting the car.

Truck Vehicle on Fire Burning in Flames Destroyed

Truck Vehicle on Fire Burning in Flames Destroyed

Lane V. Erickson
Updated Jul 15, 2025

In the event of a vehicle fire, the first step is pulling safely off the road; the second is turning off the engine and exiting the car.AdobeS…

Report: Climate crisis negatively impacting youth mental health

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Report: Climate crisis negatively impacting youth mental health

By Courtney Vaughn, Oregon Capital Bureau
Jun 29, 2022

A new report released by the Oregon Health Authority found young people are experiencing negative mental health impacts due to the climate crisis.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster loans available to small businesses in Hood River, Klickitat, and Wasco Counties

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster loans available to small businesses in Hood River, Klickitat, and Wasco Counties

Staff Report, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Apr 14, 2021

Small non-farm businesses in 12 Oregon counties and neighboring counties in California and Washington are now eligible to apply for low‑intere…

‘The Radio Play Disaster’

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‘The Radio Play Disaster’

Nov 18, 2020

The Dalles High School Drama Department’s production of The Radio Play Disaster by Don Zolidis continues Nov. 19-20. Harlan Bean, the self-pro…

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TDHS radio drama begins Thursday, Nov. 12

Updated Nov 11, 2020

The Dalles High School Drama Department's production of "The Radio Play Disaster" by Don Zolidis opens Thursday, Nov. 12.

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