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Dec 8

Dec 8 Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program to Hold Public Meeting on Dec. 13th

The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on December 13th, from 9 AM to 11 AM. The meeting can also be accessed virtually upon request.

Nov 7

Nov 7 Scruggs joins Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District

Columbia Community Connection

Prior to joining PPC, Scruggs was in private practice with large firms in Portland representing business clients in commercial litigation. As Chief Legal Officer, Scruggs will support the NWCPUD’s evaluation of future power supply agreements, enterprise risk management and corporate governance.

Sep 6

Sep 6 Goldendale's Art Festival to draw thousands; Vendor booths still available

Tom Peterson

The Festival intends to bring thousands to town who want to view or get involved with numerous art projects within the community, according to Teja Finch, business and events specialist for the Chamber. Artist booths are $45 and food booths are $75. Click here to learn more.

Aug 9

Aug 9 STRAIGHT TALK FROM KPUD, part 6 in a series

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Knowing when your electricity use is highest will let you assess what's going on within your home to drive the usage up. KPUD knowledge about your usage stops at the meter, so it is up to customers to identify what is driving usage, so they can schedule those activities to take advantage of lower power costs.

Aug 2

Aug 2 STRAIGHT TALK FROM KPUD, part 5 in a series

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STRAIGHT TALK FROM KPUD: This week, a closer look at a key part of that plan, AMI. That stands for Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

Jun 21

Jun 21 The Hot Ticket: Fundraiser goes Country at United Way shindig on July 21 in TD

Tom Peterson

United Way is taking its biggest fundraiser in Wasco and Sherman counties into country mode this year at its annual concert and auction at the Bargeway Pub on July 21. Live auction and raffle will spice things up as country music from Jessie Leigh and Huckleberry Road will send your boots to the dance floor. Tickets are on sale now.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Pick of the Week: Comedian Sean Jordan at Bingen Theater Friday, Jan. 20

Columbia Community Connection

The Sean Jordan Comedy show makes a stop at the Bingen Theater on Friday, Jan. 20, featuring Sean Jordan, Dianna Potter and Thomas Lundy. Jordan has been named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week Magazine, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine.

Jan 5

Jan 5 Keep your gut rolling in 2023 with Comedian Sean Jordan at TD's Granada on Jan. 7

Tom Peterson

Stand-up comedian and podcaster Sean Jordan will be performing his comedy on Saturday Jan. 7 at The Granada Theater. He was named Portland’s Funniest Person by Willamette Week Magazine, has written for Comedy Central, and was named one of the “Comics to Watch” by Splitsider Magazine. Sean has recently been practicing how to swaddle his new daughter. Ask him for swaddle tips any time.

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