Sep 11

Sep 11 Whisky Creek, Sandstone and Blister Creek Fire Update – Sept. 11

The fire grew minimally yesterday with the most activity on the south flank in the headwaters of Herman Creek. Firefighters filled portable water tanks by pumping water from Wahtum Lake up the hose lay along the southeast flank.

Sep 11

Sep 11 Sending Off To Soar: The Dalles Cross Country Start Season

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles

Before every season as a coach, I do a mental inventory of what worked last time and what to keep for the next. Sharpies for labeling hoodies that will otherwise end in a jumble at the end of a race: check. More water than you think you need on hot days: check. Extra rolls of tape. Double-checking bus availability. Olive oil for brownies.

Sep 11

Sep 11 COLUMBIA INSIGHT EXCLUSIVE: Investigation finds BNSF railway at fault for Tunnel 5 Fire

Chuck Thompson

Home Page

Burning adjacent to heavily traveled Washington State Route 14 in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the fire consumed more than 500 acres and destroyed 10 structures, most of them private residences. Now a State of Washington Department of Natural Resources wildland fire investigation report obtained by Columbia Insight has pinpointed debris from brakes and carbon emission particles from a BNSF locomotive engine as the cause of the blaze.

Aug 23

Aug 23 College Skill Center Grand Opening to be Livestreamed

Tom Peterson

Education, Positive News

While the ribbon-cutting is still planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, the college will offer a livestream of the event for people who do not wish to attend in person. The college is encouraging people to participate via the livestream, while still keeping the ribbon-cutting open to those who prefer to attend in person.

Welcome, friends.