Free news briefs: Washington State Patrol is launching the annual “Surviving Summer” traffic safety campaign June 11-13; the City of The Dalles has partnered with DocuPet to offer residents a modern licensing system; and Wasco County has been added to the federal major disaster declaration for the Dec. 15–21, 2025.

Free news: Please don’t try to turn around on the Hood River Bridge. That’s a gentle reminder from Kevin Greenwood, executive director of the Port of Hood River, after motorists attempted several illegal turnarounds on the bridge deck.

Free commentary: E-bikes are everywhere, sweeping us off our feet. But are they safe for young riders?