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A ‘transforming gift’

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Hood River Adopt A Dog recently received a gift from long time Hood River resident Bette Johnson through her will, according to the Board of Directors and staff.

Officers take dive training
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Officers take dive training

  • Staff Report

Every year, the Skamania County Sheriff’s office dive team responds to numerous vehicles submerged in water. The vehicles end up underwater from collisions, stolen vehicles, insurance frauds, and persons intentionally trying to conceal various crime scenes.

Wes Lapp finds peace in freediving
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Wes Lapp finds peace in freediving

  • Adam Lapierre
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Wes Lapp got hooked on freediving about 10 years ago, when he and his wife, Nancy Napp, took a six-week trip to Micronesia with the objective of conceiving their first child. The trip was a success; somewhere between Guam and Pohnpei their daughter, Zan, was in utero, and the two returned home to Hood River to start their new family.

Marine Zone weekly wildlife viewing update, Aug 7
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Marine Zone weekly wildlife viewing update, Aug 7

  • ODFW news release
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Great blue herons and great egrets Coastal estuaries are host to two impressive birds this time of year, great egrets and great blue herons. Both herons and egrets are wading birds that prowl the shallows looking for fish, crustaceans and amphibians.