Sep 23

Sep 23 Man accused of Larch Creek Fire not likely to do much jail time

Some are furious over the $14-million Larch Creek Fire that put residents and their stock in peril and burned thousands of acres of property. Yet the man who allegedly caused the blaze is out of jail on bail and is not likely to do much jail time.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Cool News: TD Library gets $100k boost to keep locals comfortable

Tom Peterson

Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Wasco County

“Are you kidding me,” said Library Board Member Corliss Marsh this afternoon, Sept. 23. “Thanks for the news. It’s really old and has been needing replacement,” Marsh said of the HVAC system. “Any minute it could go out.”

Sep 23

Sep 23 Shannon's Trivia Winner: Ellis keeps her hand on rein for rodeo Puzzler

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page

Our latest puzzler was much like a real rodeo. A lot of spectators and just a few riders. We had five people put their boots in the stirrups to ride this question for a shot at the winner’s circle.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Goldendale Art Festival brings vibrant colors, chainsaw and smiles

Tom Peterson

Positive News

Immersive art and some pretty awesome displays helped The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate the completion of the Art at the Heart of Goldendale public art installations today, Sept. 23.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Goldendale Celebrates Public Art with First Annual Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23

Columbia Community Connection

Art, Education, Entertainment, Home Page

Art markets, interactive art experiences and demonstrations, dancing, bands, and a splatter tent experience are all on tap as Goldendale celebrates on Sept. 23 to a backdrop of public art that has been part of the revitalization and beautification project at the four corners of its downtown.

Sep 27

Sep 27 Vandals plug sewer; Mill Creek, Columbia still 'no water contact'

Columbia Community Connection

Environment, The Dalles, Home Page

A ‘no water contact’ warning has been posted along Mill Creek and Columbia River after vandals plugged a sewer, causing it to overflow into Mill Creek near 9th Street in The Dalles on Sept. 23.

Sep 23

Sep 23 What’s this kid Thinking?

Tom Peterson

Education, Home Page, The Dalles

Calvin Evans is curious. And a recent question he posed to his peers at The Dalles High School brought out some startling revelations.

Sep 17

Sep 17 CGCC hosts local author reading and Q&A

Columbia Community Connection

Education, Positive News

Columbia Gorge Community College Library and Learning Commons is hosting a Community Read of bestselling author and CGCC instructor Tina Ontiveros' memoir rough house Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m.

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