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As the summer sun starts to wane and the crisp scent of autumn fills the air, Sunshine Mill Winery, is all set to host their much-anticipated “Harvesting Sunshine” festival. This exciting event, promises a perfect blend of autumn themed fun, food, and festivities (including grape stomping) for folks of all ages.
We have had many people say they are hearing that their bills will go up as a result of the AMI meter installations. This is not correct. There will be no change to our rates or the amount you will be billed when these meters are installed. There may be impacts to your bill when we change rate design in a year or two, but that will be a separate public process we will carry out at that time.
Are AMI meters safe? The meters we are using, manufactured by Landis and Gyr, are UL tested and are certified to the 2735 standard for electric utility meters. At a distance of 3 feet in front of the meter, the emissions from the AMI meters were less than 0.2% of these standards for 900 MHz radio emissions.
From pool dips to sips of wine: CAT’s new weekend shuttle offers a chance for fun-filled exploration of neighboring communities. But if you're planning to take advantage of this service, you'll need to act quickly – it ends September 6th!
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.
The new office intends to keep its patients in the game - whether that is mountain biking in Post Canyon or dealing with some angry muscles after too much time behind a computer.
Christine Brandt is now part of the third generation of Murrays to own and operate furniture stores in Hood River - Murrays Furniture, 981 Tucker Road and Ashley Furniture, 1105 Tucker Road. It all began quite humbly with her grandfather Wilbur Murray with an auction yard at the corner of Forden Road and Belmont Drive in 1961.
Location, Location, Location - Office space at 12th and Dry Hollow is now available on this well-trafficked corner in east The Dalles. This business location self-markets as it is a hub for local health care providers and a nearby grocery store. A business here will surely gain some notice.
Two apartments are available for rent off Cherry Heights Road in The Dalles. And they are far from typical. There are two, 2- bedroom apartments at more than 500 square feet. Both offer spectacular views of The Dalles looking east. Spectacular. Hang a hammock and take it all in. Catch a sunrise or the sparkle of the city at night.
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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.
News from our Sponsors - Jim Smith and Rodger Nichols discuss the plan on how to combat increasing power prices and some new technology that will assist.
CETA is one of the strictest energy acts in the nation, requiring all electric utilities in the state to eliminate power purchased from coal-fired generation by 2025.
United Way of the Columbia Gorge has recently announced some of the featured auction items at this year’s major fundraiser for Wasco and Sherman counties. It will be held at the Bargeway Pub & Catering in The Dalles on July 21. And the next auction item up for bid is?
Today, we want to give you a bigger view of the changes happening in our electric industry and what we are doing about it.
By banning any new natural gas plants and closing coal plants, the State’s Clean Energy Transformation Act reduces supply at the same time as demand is rising. As a result, today’s wholesale power market prices are more than double what they were two years ago. This has increased our power cost by $2.5 million and it’s going to take about a 9% increase in our retail electric rates to cover it.
Hong Zhao and MeiYan Yan grew up in the city of Taishan, China where Hong learned to cook and respect food from a young age. Now in The Dalles, the couple insists on the delivery of fresh vegetables and ingredients as food safety and quality are a top priority as they continue to honor their family which opened the Orient Cafe in 1996.
The Dog Mountain Shuttle celebrated the successful conclusion of its 7th season, providing a safe and accessible transportation option for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Dog Mountain Trailhead to admire the wildflowers. This shuttle service, made possible through a collaborative effort between various organizations and agencies, aims to enhance the visitor experience, address safety concerns along the SR 14 corridor, and mitigate environmental impacts.
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.
These events are open to households, small businesses and Agricultural Producers of Wasco, Hood River, and Sherman Counties. Pre-registration is required for households at the events in Hood River and The Dalles, but not required at rural events.
While some may say his Roto-Rooter business’ ability to reline a sewer pipe without trenching through a driveway, garden or patio at depths of more than 10 feet is amazing, his life story also gives one cause for pause. It is that work ethic and belief in God that has seen TD’s Alex Rodriguez through as a carpenter, Army gunner, and the owner of Roto-Rooter Drain Services in the Mid-Columbia.
