Apr 12

Apr 12 Hot Wok Reopens in Lyle, WA, a Year After Fire

A year after a fire temporarily closed its doors, the Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge in Lyle, WA, welcomed back diners last Tuesday, April 2, marking a new chapter for the local eatery.

Nov 29

Nov 29 New Wine Bistro offers confluence of intoxicating flavors and natural wonder in Lyle

Brittany Drewett

Business, Home Page, Klickitat County

The Bistro at Domaine Pouillon Winery takes in the stunning confluence of the Klickitat and Columbia rivers, bringing a beautiful flow of nature’s wonder with a stimulating selection of wines to enhance the experience. Don’t forget the sharp cheddar, grainy mustard and pickled green beans.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Surveillance Camera's bring privacy and money concerns in Klickitat County Communities

Ken Park

Home Page, Klickitat County

Flock license plate cameras are being met with mixed emotions and budgetary concerns in communities throughout Klickitat County as leaders worry about the burden of the $3,000 annual cost per camera and privacy issues.

Dec 23

Dec 23 Letters to Santa 2022

Columbia Community Connection

Art, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Klickitat County, Wasco County

Santa has sent us letters and drawings from local 2nd and 3rd graders to help us rekindle the magic of this holiday season through these innocent and hopeful writings. Santa has quite a group of pen pals from The Dalles, Dufur, Mosier and Lyle. Check them out here.

May 26

May 26 Finding Runa

Tom Peterson

Home Page

A tragic loss and an incredible search for Runa the red heeler help fill the loss as a mother seeks to reunite with her daughter’s best four-footed friend.

May 7

May 7 Kiteboarder makes Eerie Discovery near Lyle

Tom Peterson

Hood River County, Wasco County, Sports

Kite Boarders made an eerie discovery near Lyle on The Columbia River on Thursday, May 6. This boat was found being crushed by big waves and high winds and tangled in some Native American buoys and netting.

May 3

May 3 Kitesurfing Kicks off at Lyle Sandbar

Cole Goodwin

Positive News, The Dalles, Home Page

The spring winds pack a punch in the Gorge.

Mar 16

Mar 16 Spino Joins WAGAP Team to focus on houseless youth

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Klickitat County, Hood River County

Nov 20

Nov 20 Cannabis dispensary Bud Hut burgled for second time within a year

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Bud Hut near Murdock was hit a second time by burglars on Friday, Nov. 20. Three male suspects were caught on a surveillance camera destroying the service door with a sludge hammer during the forced entry. Once inside, they stole thousands of dollars in marijuana and cannabis edibles. The Klickitat County Sheriff’s office was still investigating the case on Friday evening.

Oct 7

Oct 7 Forest Service to Conduct Prescribed Burns in the Columbia River Gorge

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Wasco County

The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Forest Service (CRGNSA) has announced that it will be conducting several prescribed burns in the Courtney Road and Tracy Hill area between Lyle and Bingen in Klickitat County, Washington.

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