Gorge Commission discusses wildfire recovery plan on Oct. 6 in Lyle
The Columbia River Gorge Commission is hosting a Klickitat County information session regarding the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Management Plan Disaster Recovery Amendments on October 6, 2025. The information session will be held in person at the Lyle Community Center, 308 Klickitat Street, Lyle, Washington. The information session will also be virtual via Zoom (ZOOM LINK TO JOIN MEETING).
All materials are uploaded to the Columbia River Gorge Commission’s website. CLICK HERE to view materials.
If you have questions after reviewing the materials, please contact Kelly Howsley-Glover (Wasco County Community Development) at 541-506-2560 or kellyg@co.wasco.or.us, Krystyna Wolniakowski (Columbia River Gorge Commission) at 509-713-9623 or krystyna.wolniakowski@gorgecommission.org, or Casey Gatz (USDA Forest Service) at 503-319-1300 or casey.gatz@usda.gov.
Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program steering committee to hold meeting Sept. 10 at 9 a.m.
The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 26, 2025 — The Steering Committee of the Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program will meet Sept. 10 from 9 to 10 a.m. The meeting will be accessible virtually upon request.
Representatives from Wasco, Sherman and Hood River counties, along with the cities of The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks, Mosier, Dufur and Maupin, will review minutes, progress and financial reports, and other business.
The program was established in November 2003 through an intergovernmental agreement among the nine local governments. It built and operates permanent household hazardous waste collection facilities in Hood River and The Dalles and holds satellite collection events across the region. Wasco County serves as the lead agency.
The facilities and events collect hazardous waste from households, very small quantity generators such as businesses and institutions, and pesticide waste from farmers and ranchers. The program’s grand opening was held July 29, 2006.
For more information, contact the Tri-County Hazardous Waste & Recycling Program at (541) 506-2529.
Mid-Columnia Fire & Rescue Board meets Aug. 18 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, August 18th, 2025, 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.
Wasco County Commissioners Meet on July 16, 2025. at 9 a.m.
Wasco County Commissioners Meet on July 16, 2025. at 9 a.m.
Port of The Dalles Commission Meets July 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Click here for the agenda and background information.
Executive Session
Port of The Dalles Board of Commissioners to hold an Executive Session on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Port of The Dalles Administrative Office, 3636 Klindt Drive, The Dalles, Oregon, in conjunction with the Regular Session Meeting. Agenda Item L. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(e) To conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to negotiate real property transactions, and Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection, and Pursuant to 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 *Media representatives are instructed not to report or disclose matters discussed in Executive Session
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Board meets June 16 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, June 16th, 2025, 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.
Mosier City Council Meets June 4 at 6 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Date: June 04, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Mosier Grange - 1000 4th Ave, Mosier, OR 97040
This meeting will be held in person only.
Public meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for interpreters, communication aids, or other accommodation must be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Contact Amy Szilagyi, by e-mail at cityrecorder@cityofmosier.com or phone 541-478-3505. Oregon Relay Service 1-800-735-2900.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order/Roll Call – Mayor Anderson
II. Agenda corrections or additions
III. Approval of 05.21.2025 Council Meeting Minutes
IV. Business from the Audience - This is for Mosier residents and anyone else to express concerns, needs, or opportunities. Please keep your comments succinct and under two minutes. You may bring in written materials for the Council and Staff to review. The Chair can assign the issue to a future Council meeting, or to an appropriate Council or staff member. Please realize we cannot always offer a response immediately but will give the matter due consideration.
Close Council Meeting-Open Public Budget Hearing for 2025-2026 Fiscal year
*6:10 p.m. Public Hearing: Budget Presentation and Public Comment
i. Introduction – Mayor Anderson
ii. Budget Presentation – Monica Morris, Budget Officer/City Finance Director
iii. Council Discussion/Questions
iv. Public Comment (speakers please state your name and address)
v. Adjourn Public Hearing – Mayor Anderson
Open Public Hearing for Skate Park Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Approval
*6:30 p.m. Public Hearing: Skate Park Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Approval – Staff
i. Introduction – Mayor Anderson
ii. Presentation – Jaime Crawford, City Planner/Andrea Rogers, Main St Mosier
iii. Council Discussion/Questions
iv. Public Comment (speakers please state your name and address)
v. Adjourn Public Hearing– Mayor Anderson
Open Council Meeting
V. Council Business:
a. Budget
i. Budget Adoption Resolution 2025-05
ii. State Shared Revenues Resolution 2025-06
b. 2nd Reading: Transportation System Plan (TSP) Amendment 2025-07 – Jaime Crawford, City Planner
c. Approval: Request from MCCED for expansion of fiber internet services to rural areas
VI. City Updates / Reports / Upcoming Meeting Topics
VII. Adjourn
Wasco County Commissioners meet on May 21 at 9 a.m.
Our friend Jeff Stiles will be presenting a prospectus for Pickle Ball in Wasco County.
White Salmon City Council to Vote on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan
Ideas range from electric vehicle usage to near net-zero construction, where buildings produce almost as much energy as they consume.
White Salmon, Wash., April 29, 2025 — The White Salmon City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday, April 30 on adopting the city's finalized Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan, which outlines targeted strategies to cut emissions and build long-term sustainability.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m.
Ideas range from electric vehicle usage to near net-zero construction, where buildings produce almost as much energy as they consume.
The updated plan includes a range of short- and long-term priorities, including seeking grant funding to expand staff capacity and support implementation. Councilmember Ransier and city staff have worked together over the past month to revise the draft, following a March workshop that drew council feedback.
Among the plan’s top recommendations:
Governance: Increase staffing through grant funding to support effective execution and oversight of climate initiatives.
City Facilities: Apply net zero or near net zero construction and renovation standards to city buildings, emphasizing energy efficiency, sustainable landscaping, and responsible development.
Housing: Incentivize affordable housing aligned with green standards, such as LEED Silver or EPA Energy Star Certification, and include EV-charging readiness in all new large-scale residential development.
Transportation: Implement a Transportation Impact Fee on new construction to support multi-modal transit, and explore an electric-vehicle-first policy for city fleets.
Water: Prioritize leak detection and water system upgrades, including replacing outdated lines and installing a meter-reading base at City Hall to identify water waste more quickly.
There is no immediate cost to adopt the plan, but full implementation could cost between $300,000 and $500,000. The city expects to pursue outside grant funding to help cover those expenses.
Council members may vote to adopt the plan as presented, request further changes, or take alternative action. If approved, next steps would likely be considered during budget planning or by relevant city committees.
City staff recommend adoption of the plan at Tuesday’s meeting.
Mid-Columbia Fire Civil Service Commission meeting set for May 2 at 11 a.m.
A public meeting of the Mid- Columbia Fire & Rescue Civil Service Commission will be conducted on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at 11:00 a.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 attached agenda and as located on the Fire District’s website at www.mcfr.org. Click here for the agenda and background information.
