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Commentary: One year into Oregon's new recycling system

  • Alex Bertolucci, Circular Action Alliance
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Free commentary: Since launching in July 2025, RecycleOn Oregon has supported the collection and delivery of approximately 530 million pounds of materials to recycling sorting facilities across Oregon in its first year — including approximately 704 tons in The Dalles and 639 tons in Hood River.

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Energy updates at Community Affairs meeting

  • By Jessica Blackburn For The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce
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Free news: Dan Spatz from The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Community Affairs meeting on July 30, featuring Rob Hall from the Energy Trust of Oregon.

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Wildfire smoke

On July 25, smoke from two wildfires south of The Dalles darkened the skies, as seen from Pleasant Ridge above Threemile Road. Wildfire update…

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New RecycleOn Centers open, expand access in Hood River and The Dalles

  • By Alex Bertolucci, Circular Action Alliance
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Free news: Residents in Hood River and The Dalles have two new free places to recycle materials not accepted in curbside recycling carts. The new centers help reduce contamination in recycling and increase the number of items recycled. 

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Confluence Feasibility Study to be discussed

  • By Dan Spatz For Columbia Gorge News
  • Updated

HOOD RIVER — Hood River Watershed Group representatives will attend the Port of Hood River’s Feb. 17 meeting will provide an overview of a federally-funded “Hood River Confluence Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study.”