Life is full of risks: stepping out of the shower, driving down I-84, walking around the neighborhood, flying the friendly skies, speaking in public. Many of those risks we try to avoid, others we find ways to reduce, and still others we ignore and proceed full steam ahead.
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THE DALLES — A new Wasco County initiative aimed at preventing youth substance use and related risky behavior is launching this month.
Female teenage driver using a smartphone while behind the wheel, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving and road safety concerns. Imag…
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HOOD RIVER — Housing affordability in Hood River continues to be the top community concern. A 2024 survey of mostly Hood River residents revea…
North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) urge residents to take precautions when entering wildfire-affected areas. Even after the fire is out, these areas remain hazardous. Ash and debris may contain toxic chemicals such as pesticides, motor oil, lead paint, heavy metals, and asbestos — especially in older homes. DEQ recommends that you do not disturb debris or begin cleanup until the site has been evaluated by hazardous materials professionals.
KLICKITAT CO. — The Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management (KCDEM) is asking that county residents participate in the 2025 Klicki…
HOOD RIVER — Natural disasters was a theme at the April 28 Hood River City Council meeting. Councilmembers heard a report from Dale Meck, Fede…
THE DALLES — A tech upgrade for dispatch and records-keeping in The Dalles aims at shifting law enforcement toward “evidence based policing,” …
SALEM — Governor Tina Kotek has proclaimed February Tsunami and Earthquake Awareness Month in Oregon.
HOOD RIVER — With advances in technology, sampling, and data analysis, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is looking to update regiona…
