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Fire restrictions in effect

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HOOD RIVER — Due to risks of wildfires, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area has issued restrictions on campfires, smoking and other …

Cold keeps them busy
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Cold keeps them busy

  • Neita Cecil
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The long, grueling winter has meant a sharp uptick in work for certain local businesses. Insurance agents, auto body shops and heating companies are among the businesses slammed as the gorge endures a relentlessly cold, snowy winter.

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Pool closure Monday

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The Hood River Aquatic Center will be closed on Monday, Nov. 28 due to heating and electrical issues.

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Heating help

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Mid-Columbia Community Action Council’s heating assistance programs for low-income individuals and families will open to the public on Monday, Dec. 1.

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NFPA issues heating safety reminders

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With many parts of the country continuing to be in the deep freeze, the National Fire Protection Association issued a renewed warning about the fire dangers associated with heating equipment, saying the improper use of heating equipment can be incredibly dangerous and their misuse is a leading cause of home fire deaths.