City council unanimously approved a 10-minute parking spot at Third and Cascade, “effective at all hours and on all days,” following a presentation by Bradford Perron, owner of the Heilbronner Building, at the July 27 meeting.
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The Public Utility Commission of Oregon (PUC) opened an investigation into Parkdale Water Company on July 7 following a public hearing. “Throughout this process, we have learned a great deal and have taken steps to improve our operations," Parkdale Water said in a statement to Columbia Gorge News.
The White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) Board of Directors unanimously passed the 2026-2027 budget after a public hearing held July 23.
ONLINE ONLY: Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn gave the White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board an update on a recent work trip attended by himself and six staff members at the July 23 meeting.
Effective immediately, the company fee drops to $100 and the driver fee to $50. Total annual TNC fees (license and driver) are capped at $800, with “driver” defined as someone who makes more than 50% of their trips — and more than 10 a year — within city limits.
A total of $40,000 will be evenly split between The Next Door, Inc., for ongoing youth and adult mental health supports, and to Gorge Mutual Aid, under the umbrella of Gorge Ecumenical Ministries, for daily needs like groceries and travel expenses.
Free news: Klein & Associates, a land surveying and engineering company, has partnered with AKS, the regional professional consulting services firm.
Free news: Trout Lake School District has a new superintendent. Doug Dearden was sworn in by Chair Laurie Sherburne at the June 24 school board meeting.