Tom Peterson 10/29/25 Tom Peterson 10/29/25

Dog Ordinance Draws Strong Opinions as Council Delays decision to December

A comprehensive overhaul of the city’s dormant dog-licensing system sparked debate among vets and residents over privacy, enforcement, and fairness. Council delays vote until December.

Tom Peterson 7/25/25 Tom Peterson 7/25/25

Lights, Letters, Action: TD’s Granada Marquee Goes Digital, Signals decades-long process of renovation downtown

The marquee stands as a symbol of the broader transformation happening on the surrounding block that has helped jump start the revitalization in the Second Street corridor between Court and Washington streets.

Columbia Community Connection 1/19/24 Columbia Community Connection 1/19/24

Comprehensive Parent Education Program launched in the Mid-Columbia Region

Four Rivers Family is launching parenting education classes. it marks a significant expansion in local educational opportunities for parents and caregivers of children. A partnership with GOBHI, Mid Columbia Center for Living, Columbia Gorge Education Service District, Hood River Prevention and Youth Think are behind the big changes.

Columbia Community Connection 1/25/22 Columbia Community Connection 1/25/22

Insitu announces new Chief Executive Officer

Fox joined Insitu in 2022 and is also serving as Boeing’s vice president of Missions and Payloads. Previously, Lynn was senior director of Boeing’s Electronic Sensor and Intelligence Solutions division while also serving as CEO of Argon ST of Fairfax, Va.