Aug 29

Aug 29 Goldendale to Pursue Creative District Certification: Townhall Meeting Scheduled

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a pivotal Townhall meeting aimed at achieving the aspiration of having Goldendale officially recognized and certified by the State of Washington as a Creative District.

Aug 27

Aug 27 TD TIME: Stripes, Bus Stops and better lookin' Crosswalks

Tom Peterson

Positive News

Bruce Borders uses his magic wand to brighten up a crosswalk at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in The Dalles on Tuesday, as he and fellow City of The Dalles Public Works employee Russ Duncan worked around the downtown core brightening up striping in the area.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Sherman County 2024 Fair 4-H Grand and Reserve Champions

Columbia Community Connection

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“Harvesting 115 Years of Memories at the Sherman County Fair” was the theme for the 2024 Sherman County Fair, with Sherman County Educators as Grand Marshalls and Queen Addison Smith. Sherman County 4-H and FFA members entered a variety of competitions, with Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners

Aug 27

Aug 27 Williams Mine Fire Update August 27, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Klickitat County

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13, which has been managing the Williams Mine Fire since August 9th, will transfer command of the incident tonight at 6:00 p.m. The fire will be managed by a local Type 3 Incident Management organization predominantly assembled from the local area.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Updates - August 27, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

Yesterday, crews monitored the west side of the fire in the Herman Creek area, observing no fire activity. Hand crews continued work on the Tomlike Mountain ridge control line, while on the southeast edges, firefighters monitored and patrolled containment lines.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Kiwanis Steak Feed Cancelled

Karl Vercouteren

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The Dalles Kiwanis Club has decided to cancel this year’s Steak Feed fundraiser out of the utmost care and concern for its beloved community’s health and well-being. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Fire Boss a Game Changer in Gorge; Unflappable Pilots prove their worth

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page

The Fire Boss and their pilots are giving firefighters a strategic advantage as the converted crop dusters can quickly respond and pummel flames through scooping water on the Columbia River. They are quickly becoming a fan favorite for government agencies looking to out blazes before they get too big.

Aug 27

Aug 27 COVID sick turn to animal dewormer; poison control center calls spike

Columbia Community Connection

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Locally, Coastal Farm & Ranch in The Dalles has put up signs warning that its ivermectin products are for animal use only. The sign says, in part, “Despite media reports that Ivermectin could potentially be used to treat people with Covid-19, these products are not safe and are not approved for humans.”

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