Jul 17

Jul 17 Columbia Basin Care Foundation awards $8,000 in scholarships

The future of good health just got brighter, thanks to the Columbia Basin Care Foundation which recently awarded $8,000 in scholarships to three local students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Larch Creek Fire Evacuations Update, July 16 at 6 p.m.

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Although residences in Pine Hollow have been lowered to Level 2, recreation on the reservoir remains closed because of continued operations and weather. We will reassess the morning of Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Fire crews are still in the area.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Firefighters gain on Larch Creek Fire on Monday, July 15; 14 percent contained

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The 18,000-plus acre stands at 14 percent contained at a cost of $10.1 million. Well water testing is recommended for properties affected by the Larch Creek Fire. Today, Forecasters are calling for 98 degrees in the region of the fire with winds around 6 mph, according to the National Weather Service. It has issued a Fire Weather Watch in the Larch Creek Fire area.

Jul 16

Jul 16 City of The Dalles Local Government Academy is Now Accepting Applications

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Applications are now open for the 2024 Local Government Academy (LGA), a free program aimed at educating community members about the operations, services, and programs of our local government.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Boulder Fire in Mt. Hood National Forest enters 9th day at 30% contained

Tom Peterson

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Today, crews are pushing toward the fire’s center, creating cool and fuels-free ground 100 feet inside the perimeter. Firefighters are shredding vegetation on the forest floor to help stem the blaze.

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