Wastewater Treatment Plant Discharge Exceeds E. coli Limit
The City of The Dalles Wastewater Treatment Plant has discharged effluent that exceeds the plant’s limit for E. coli due to incomplete disinfection. Sample test results read on the morning of October 28, 2025, indicated an E. coli exceedance. Several resamples in the following 24-hour period confirmed that the treatment process is not under control. The cause of the exceedance is unknown at this time.
Learn About Earthquake and Volcano Risks in the Gorge at Geology Alive Event
Sense of Place continues its 15th anniversary season with Geology Alive: Understanding Geologic Hazards in the Gorge, a presentation with geologist Dr. Richard “Dick” Iverson, Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Argh, where's me Trick-or-Treat Guide? We'll hook you up
Halloween is here, and the Columbia River Gorge is offering a variety of events to suit every level of thrill-seeker. From family-friendly trick-or-treats to adult costume parties, there's something for everyone. Here's a look at what's happening in the area this spooky season:
You go back Jack, pack it again, saw spinning 'round and 'round
The work was required after a water line broke and flooded the street before being repaired earlier in the day. The work forced the closure of the section of road between 17th Street and Dry Hollow Road.
Ballot return in general election still lagging; What gives?
Ballot returns thus far in the general election continue to be far off from returns in the 2020 presidential bid in Wasco and Hood River counties. So what is going on? Wasco County Elections Clerk Lisa Gambee provides some insight and theory.
White Salmon raises taxes by 1 percent; Increase starts in 2024
“So it shifts, and variations change annually, but I will say historically, White Salmon falls pretty low statewide,” White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler said about the city’s tax rate. “In the county, we are the lowest in property taxes.”
