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TD enacts firework ban through September

  • By Alana Lackner Columbia Gorge News
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THE DALLES — The Dalles City Council voted unanimously to pass an emergency ordinance banning fireworks from now until Sept. 30 at their regular city council meeting on June 13. Violating the ordinance could result in a fine up to $750.

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Columbia River Gorge celebrates July 4 with parades, fireworks

  • By Trisha Walker Columbia Gorge News
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After two years of cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the traditional Fourth of July community celebrations are back for 2022.

Pre-Fourth fun begins Saturday, July 2 in The Dalles on Fourth and Federal streets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with music, food, vendors and kids’ activities presented by First Interstate Bank.

BREAKING: Suspect charged in Lyle July 4 Fire
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BREAKING: Suspect charged in Lyle July 4 Fire

  • By Jacob Bertram, Columbia Gorge News
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An 18-year-old man received a criminal citation for using illegal fireworks near the Lyle sandbar, which investigators are pointing to as the …

Wasco County declares emergency, enacts county-wide firework ban
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Wasco County declares emergency, enacts county-wide firework ban

  • By Mark Gibson Columbia Gorge News
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Wasco County has declared a “local state of emergency” in response to extreme heat — the highest temperature ever reported in Oregon, 118 degrees, was reported in the county Tuesday — and have banned firework use county-wide through July 14.

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Fireworks banned across the Gorge

  • By Alana Lackner and Noah Noteboom, Columbia Gorge News
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Cities across the Columbia Gorge have been implementing firework bans due to the fire risk. The bans vary in severity and length, but they all…