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Commissioners offer reassurance they’re not involved in ‘millionaire’s tax’ lawsuit

By Rodger Nichols For Columbia Gorge News
Updated Apr 21, 2026

In the commission’s morning workshop session, Klickitat County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Cranston reassured commissioners that her office was not involved in the lawsuit, nor was the county a named party in two separate lawsuits challenging the “sheriff’s bill” that would allow a committee appointed by the governor to remove elected sheriffs.

City of Hood River interviews candidates for fire chief position

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City of Hood River interviews candidates for fire chief position

By Jackie Vanderpuye, City of Hood River
Updated Jan 2, 2026

Free news: Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected four candidates to interview for the position of fire chief.

A Miraculous Survival: Chris Poland’s cardiac arrest story

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A Miraculous Survival: Chris Poland’s cardiac arrest story

By Maria Roeder-Simms Klickitat County EMS District 1
Updated Mar 11, 2025

KLICKITAT CO. — Saving someone in cardiac arrest is rare, making Chris Poland’s story nothing short of miraculous.

David Jensen named chief at Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

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David Jensen named chief at Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Jan 28, 2025

THE DALLES — David Jensen, Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue’s (MCFR) new chief, had an ideal career path that leaves him well-positioned for his…

Palmer retires from Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

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Palmer retires from Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Jan 1, 2025

THE DALLES — As a little kid, Bob Palmer scared his mom one day when he just disappeared. Eventually, she found him a few houses away — gawkin…

Palmer retires from MCFR

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Palmer retires from MCFR

By Neita Cecil
Dec 30, 2024

By Neita Cecil

‘City that crops up overnight’: Firefighting teams talk life after hours

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‘City that crops up overnight’: Firefighting teams talk life after hours

By Noah Noteboom Columbia Gorge News
Updated Aug 28, 2024

HOOD RIVER — Every year in July and August, wildland firefighters, medic teams and forestry technicians disperse across the country to battle …

Commentary: Getting to know Klickitat County EMS District No. 1

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Commentary: Getting to know Klickitat County EMS District No. 1

By Katharina Larson and Suzanne Gilmer
Updated Jul 30, 2024

What does it cost to replace an ambulance?

WCSO deputies have dual role as EMTs

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WCSO deputies have dual role as EMTs

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Updated Aug 1, 2024

This story has been updated to reflect Wamic Rural Fire Protection District was an initial supporter of the new deputy medic program.

Fire board Pos. 2: John Willer, an independent view

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Fire board Pos. 2: John Willer, an independent view

Neita Cecil
Updated Aug 27, 2020

In his college days before medical school, Dr. John Willer was a volunteer emergency medical responder and firefighter in Ohio.