Wasco and Sherman County Students Earn NewSun Energy Climate and Agriculture Scholarships
NewSun Energy awarded eight Wasco and Sherman county students scholarships for their work exploring agriculture, conservation, climate resilience and the future of rural communities.
Grasshopper Fire reaches 66% containment as evacuations ease, Pine Hollow reopens
In just six days, Grasshopper Fire containment has surged from 20% to 66%, while favorable weather, lifted evacuations and Pine Hollow Reservoir’s reopening signal firefighters are gaining control.
Part 4: U.S. Rep Bentz address vote-by-mail & ‘bending a knee’
U.S. Rep Cliff Bentz addresses concerns about the elimination of the vote-by-mail system under the Trump Administration and he also responds to criticisms that the Republican-dominated house is providing little to no pushback against Trump policies.
Part 2: U.S. Rep Bentz on SNAP, Child Care & Trump’s $20 million Golf tour
The congressman defended new federal rules requiring states to keep error rates under 5% for SNAP food benefits and requiring most adults to work, volunteer or study 20 hours a week to qualify. He told Mike Ballinger constituents should press state Sen. Daniel Bonham to ease paperwork burdens. “Call him and say, ‘Bentz said to yell at you, Daniel,’” he said.
Bentz & the Big Beautiful: Part 1; U.S. Rep explains his position at TD Rotary
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz did not plan a town hall when he agreed to speak to The Dalles Rotary Club Wednesday, Aug. 20th., but the majority of his talk was in response to questions “carefully curated” by non-members who were allowed to speak at the rotary meeting, according to club rules.
Farquharson Selected for U.S. Chamber Business training
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced that Lisa Farquharson, CEO of The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program.
Rains help firefighters gain 10% containment on Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake
Crews continue to cut and remove hazardous or fallen trees that are blocking access points. Removal of dangerous trees ensures firefighters can access the fire line and have open ingress/egress routes for safe transportation.
New Air Quality Monitors in TD give 'Very Unhealthy' rating with smoke from wildfires
The Air Quality Index is currently showing 290 in The Dalles as smoke from fires in Washington and Canada continues to obscure local skies. That falls into the ‘very unhealthy’ rating and can be problematic for those with asthma, lung or heart conditions. A partnership between D21 and OSU Extension is now giving real-time air quality ratings in TD.
