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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.

Habitat for Humanity program makes for safe, healthy homes

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Habitat for Humanity program makes for safe, healthy homes

Staff report Columbia Gorge News
Updated Nov 25, 2025

THE GORGE — Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity’s Healthy Homes Grant Program provides financial assistance to help homeowners maintain safe and healthy living environments. Owner occupied Oregon households earning 80% or below the area median in-come (AMI) may qualify for assistance.

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SAIF kicking off free fall and winter ag safety seminars in The Dalles

SAIF media release
Updated Oct 29, 2025

FREE NEWS: SAIF will be visiting The Dalles on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Bargeway Pub & Catering.

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Washington State Fire Marshal: Carbon monoxide safety

Washington Deputy State Fire Marshal Courtney Chambers
Oct 22, 2025

FREE NEWS: Proper installation, testing, and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors is essential for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rowena Fire Recovery: Phase 1 Cleanup Complete, Interim Period Now Underway

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Rowena Fire Recovery: Phase 1 Cleanup Complete, Interim Period Now Underway

Updated Aug 8, 2025

ICYMI: FREE NEWS Phase 1 cleanup - the removal of household hazardous wastes from wildfire-impacted properties - has been completed.

Merkley, Dexter: Congress must protect farmworkers from hazardous wildfire smoke, extreme heat

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Merkley, Dexter: Congress must protect farmworkers from hazardous wildfire smoke, extreme heat

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter media release
Updated Aug 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter (OR-03) announced Aug. 6 they introduced the Farmworker Smoke a…

How workplaces can prepare for Oregon’s wildfire season

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How workplaces can prepare for Oregon’s wildfire season

News Release from SAIF
Updated Jul 28, 2025

With several fires already burning across the state, it’s important for businesses and individuals to be prepared for wildfire smoke.

Wildfire smoke inhalation prevention

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Wildfire smoke inhalation prevention

North Central Public Health District media release
Updated Jul 23, 2025

THE GORGE — With increased smoke from ongoing wildfires, all residents of Wasco and Sherman counties are encouraged to take steps to prepare f…

Fire-impacted residents concerned about rebuilding

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Fire-impacted residents concerned about rebuilding

By Aileen Hymas For Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jul 15, 2025

THE DALLES — Ongoing recovery efforts from the Rowena Fire, which devastated the community after starting on June 11, destroying 56 homes and …

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Returning home safely after the Rowena Fire

Wasco Co. Sheriff's Office media release
Updated Jul 10, 2025

WASCO CO. — As residents return to areas impacted by the Rowena Fire, safety remains a top priority. The Oregon Department of Emergency Manage…

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