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Yakama Nation Condemns massive electrical project near John Day Dam

“Today, federal agencies are rewarding bad actors who have spent years finding loop-holes to  target a new wave of industrial development on top of indigenous sites that have religious and  legendary significance to the Yakama People and many others who don’t have political  connections or deep pockets.”

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Fed Energy Commission Issues 40-Year License to Goldendale Energy Storage Project near John Day Dam

Rye Development, a leading U.S. developer of pumped storage hydropower, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its Flagship Fund CI V, today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a 40-year license for the Goldendale Energy Storage Project.

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide Jan. 6-12

Thanks for checking out the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! What better way to start 2026 than supporting our own “Gorge Stars” in Dancing with the Gorge Stars - a true community effort that dazzles the crowd year after year! There’s A Lot of Music this week - enjoy!

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Edition

It’s the New Year’s Eve Blowout Edition of the Gorge Giggin’ Guide! You’ve made it through 52 weeks of Gorge Entertainment, and we’re celebrating with a Champagne Toast! All of the music and special New Year’s Eve events are here - and we’ll see you soon in 2026! Happy New Year!

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide Highlights Oct. 21-27

Live music, spooky screenings, and costume parties light up the Gorge this week, from salsa nights and the Rocky Horror 50th anniversary to Funkship’s Halloween dance party, Thunder Island’s Fall Market, and The Granada’s Spooktober Film Festival.

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