Grasshopper Fire Crews Built 331 Miles of Fireline and Roads During Two-Month Fight
Firefighters built or prepared 331 miles of lines and roads while battling the Grasshopper Fire, leaving an extensive repair job as the blaze holds at 98% containment.
CASA Fall Family Run Returns October 4, Presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge
Columbia Gorge CASA is pleased to announce the return of the CASA Fall Family Run for its second year, presented by McDonald’s of the Gorge. This festive, family-friendly event will be held on Friday, October 4, 2025, at the Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead in Hood River. The event serves as a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together in support of CASA’s mission to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Rotary’s Koroga fundraiser focuses on youth Sunday, October 5
Youth programs are the focus of White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Club Foundation’s fourth annual Koroga fundraiser. The event will be held on Sunday, October 5, at a private residence on top of Strawberry Mountain overlooking the Columbia River Gorge from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The club hopes to raise $15,000.
From Ashes to Action: Gorge Leaders Unite to Ease Rebuilding Rules
JJ Castro lost his home, tools and family memories in the Rowena Fire. Now, with planning help and new rules coming, he’s pouring foundations of hope — rebuilding for his wife and children, his future, his community. The Gorge Commission’s recent vote intends to clear red tape so families like his can come home faster.
Crews battle Log Deck Fire near The Dalles Dam this morning
Dallesport log deck fire continues to burn this morning as crews use front loaders to break down piles of wood debris to expose embers and extinguish fire. Pile could burn for days.
WAGAP Energy Assistance phone lines open October 1
Beginning October 1 at 8:00 a.m., Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin taking calls to schedule appointments for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for low-income residents in Skamania and Klickitat counties who need assistance paying their heating bills.
TD Grad proposes 29-lot subdivision above hospital; Views... epic
Jason Alford, 45, said he and his grandfather and former TD Mayor Donnell Smith began talking about the property overlooking the Adventist Health Hospital in East The Dalles about 15 years ago. Plans for the “high-quality subdivision” with 2,000—to 2,500-square-foot homes are now just falling into place.
Electrical Upgrade will close streets in TD on Sept. 18th
This work will impact East 15th Street between Kelly Avenue and Terrace Drive/Jefferson Street on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Work hours are anticipated to be 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
