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Death Notice: Barbara Mae Schuppe, 91, Hood River

Death Notice: Barbara Mae Schuppe, 91, Hood River

Barbara Mae Schuppe passed away on May 11, 2026, in Hood River, Oregon. She was born on March 16, 1935, and was 91 years old at the time of her passing.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson’s Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com.

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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board meets May 18 at 5:30 p.m.

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North Central Public Health District  Board meets May 19 at 4 p.m.

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Wasco County Commissioners meet May 20 at 9 a.m.

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Tri-County Haz. Waste & Recycling committee meets June 10 at 9 a.m.

The Dalles, OR --The Steering Committee of the Tri-County (Hood River, Sherman, and Wasco) Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will hold a meeting on June 10th, from 9 AM to 10 AM. The meeting can be accessed virtually upon request.

Representatives from the member agencies of the counties of Wasco, Sherman and Hood River, and the cities of The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Dufur and Maupin will hold their meeting to discuss the following agenda items: [Approval of Minutes, Progress Reports, Financial Reports, and other miscellaneous items.]

The nine governments signed an intergovernmental agreement in November 2003 to build and operate two permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles, and conduct satellite collection events throughout the region. Wasco County is the lead agency. The facilities and events collect hazardous wastes from households; businesses and institutions, which are Very Small Quantity Generators, as well as pesticide wastes from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening took place on July 29th, 2006.

For more information, call Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2529.

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D21 Budget Committee meets May 12 at 5:30 p.m.

The North Wasco County School District Budget Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 in the commons at The Dalles Middle School (1100 East 12th Street - TD), starting at 5:30 PM.  

The Budget Committee meeting #2 agenda for May 12th, 2026 is attached below. The '26-27 proposed budget is available to view on the District's website - please click here.

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Wasco County Fair Board meets May 6 at 6 p.m.

A Wasco County Fair Board Meeting will be held in person on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dew Drop Inn at 81849 Fairgrounds Rd, Tygh Valley, OR. Click here for the agenda.

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TD Council meets tonight, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. for executive session

Council is set to consult with the city attorney concerning the legal rights and duties of the City with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed and to consider information or records exempt by law from public inspection.

Click here for the agenda.

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White Salmon Council holds special meeting for Grant App on April 29 at 12:30 p.m.

Council will meet to discuss a RCO grant application. It is a state a competitive process to secure funding from the Recreation and Conservation Office for projects related to outdoor recreation, habitat conservation, salmon recovery, and working farm/forest preservation.

Click here for the agenda.

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Wasco County Wolf Deprivation Compensation Committee meets April 27

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D21 School Board Meets April 23 at 6 p.m.

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The Dalles Urban Renewal Board meets April 21 at 5:30 p.m.

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CGCC Board of Education meets April 21 at 5:30 p.m.

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Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue Board meets April 20 at 5:30 p.m.

MID-COLUMBIA FIRE & RESCUE PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

A public meeting of the Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will be conducted

on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. PST, at Station 1, 1400 W. 8th Street, The Dalles,

OR 97058. The public may observe and/or listen to the meeting virtually by using either the

link or the telephone number and access code provided on the Board agenda as attached

and located on the Fire District’s website at www.mcfr.org.

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North Central Public Health Board meets April 14 at 4 p.m.

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Northern Wasco County Parks & Rec. Board meets April 15 at 5:30 p.m.

The Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation District Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, immediately following our Budget Committee Meeting, which begins at 5:30 pm.  The meeting will be held in person at 602 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.  The link to join the meeting via Zoom will be listed on our website at www.nwprd.org. Items to be discussed: Various reports, including a financial report, directors' report, consideration and possible adoption of a supplemental budget, and executive session.  ORS 192.660 (2)(h) To consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.

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Mosier City Council meets April 1 at 6 p.m.

Mosier Ore., March 30, 2026 — The Mosier City Council will meet Wednesday, April 1, at 6 p.m. in a virtual session conducted via Zoom.

The meeting can be accessed at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81791183767 using Webinar ID 817 9118 3767. Participants may also join by phone at 719-359-4580 or 253-205-0468 using the same meeting ID.

The agenda includes approval of Feb. 4 and Feb. 18 meeting minutes, followed by a public comment period limited to two minutes per speaker.

Council business will include discussion of a consolidated fee schedule and utility rate increase presented by Finance Director Monica Morris, general updates from Wasco County Commissioner Lisa Gambee, an update on the Mosier Community School solar pavilion project by Michelle Dawkins, and a water system project update from Special Projects Coordinator Colleen Coleman.

The meeting will conclude with city updates and reports.

The meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for interpreters or accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Recorder at recorder@cityofmosier.gov or 541-478-3505. Oregon Relay Service is available at 800-735-2900.

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Port of The Dalles Commission meets April 8 at 5 p.m.

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The Dalles City Council Meets tonight, March 23 at 5:30 p.m.

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Columbia Gorge Regional Airport Board meets March 20 at 7:30 a.m.

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