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City of Maupin Faces Fines for Wastewater Treatment Violations

The City of Maupin in north-central Oregon faces an enforcement action from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality regarding monitoring violations at its wastewater treatment facility operations. The civil penalties of $10,292 were issued for violations related to influent and effluent monitoring, as well as a failure to submit multiple reports by their required deadlines.

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Decades-Old Salmon Enhancement Program Faces Uncertain Future After BPA Exit

In a decision that has left wildlife officials and anglers reeling, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is ending its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower Columbia River effective at the end of September. 


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Food For All coming to AniChe Cellars August 14

Aniche Cellars and Washington Gorge Action Programs invite the community to the 9th Annual Food For All fundraiser on Friday, August 14, at 4:30 p.m. at AniChe Cellars in Underwood. The evening will bring together food, wine, music, and art in support of the WAGAP Food Bank Network, which serves thousands of individuals and families across Klickitat and Skamania counties each year.

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 7-13

Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!


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Nichols & Cents: The $100,000 bill

Think the $100 bill is big? Think again. The U.S. once printed a $100,000 bill — and hundreds of rare high-denomination notes may still be hiding in old trunks, forgotten safes and secret drawers, just waiting to be discovered.

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