Dec 19

Dec 19 Bargeway merry & bright with Victor Johnson tonight; Giggin' Guide, merry... very

Art, Entertainment, Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Skamania County

Victor Johnson brings a great set list of holiday music to the Bargeway Pub tonight, Dec. 19, as the Gorge counts it down to Christmas. Find all your local merry-making in this Giggin’ Guide, chock full of film, art, music and joy.

Sep 26

Sep 26 White Salmon Connector Trail open house set for Oct. 10

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News, Klickitat County

Public comment sought: We have teamed up with experts from Harper Houf Peterson Righellis (HHPR) and Columbia West Engineering to explore and develop a trail connection that will span approximately 0.19 miles from SR 14 to SR 141. This trail will navigate a steep, rocky hillside and pass close to several private properties.

Sep 20

Sep 20 New Regional Fire Authority Gets to Work!

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Home Page

The West Klickitat Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee, comprised of the Governing Board members, has been diligently working with the assistance of sub-committees since early 2024 to address the necessary formation documents that will be presented for approval at the inaugural WKRFA Meeting on September 30, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

Sep 6

Sep 6 White Salmon seeks input on connector trail at Sept. 12 meeting

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Positive News

Currently, there are no pedestrian routes or separate pedestrian paths connecting White Salmon to the Columbia River waterfront. This connector project aims to create a safe, dedicated pedestrian path, distinct from high-traffic routes on SR 14 and SR 141. Upon completion of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement project, this connector will enhance multi-modal accessibility and integration with the new bridge.

Aug 28

Aug 28 White Salmon to open Splash Pad on Sept. 3

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News, Klickitat County

“We’re so excited to finally have this project in place and ready for our families to start using!” said Mayor Marla Keethler. “The splash pad was a park improvement that was included in the city’s 2022 Park System Plan update and received broad community support."

Aug 21

Aug 21 El Grito event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Klickitat County

Returning for a third year, El Grito will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge on Sunday, September 15, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rhinegarten Park in White Salmon. Admission is free, and the event is open to all.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Pederson of Lyle climbs Award Winner hill in Jeep

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News

His Patriotic Jeep had judges seeing red, white and win!

May 30

May 30 One Fli Guy: Classic Trail ride includes a zip through Petersburg, Fairbanks

Tom Peterson

Positive News

The 71-year-old said he planned on hitting Petersburg and then riding along Old Moody Road ending up at Heritage Landing at the Deschutes River where it collides with the Columbia. Temps are expected in the 70s this afternoon and Friday, May 31, is forecasted at 79 degrees and low wind, according to the National Weather Service.

May 28

May 28 Diving into Discovery: Water Jam 2024 Brings Salmon Education to Life

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Positive News, The Dalles, Home Page

Over 350 students will experience Water Jam 2024 on May 30 & 31 at Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery in Underwood, WA. Water Jam is an annual culminating experience for students rearing salmon in their classrooms on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Apr 16

Apr 16 Guiding Future Generations at The Next Door Inc.

Columbia Community Connection

The Dalles, Positive News

Jackson lived a very successful life in White Salmon, Washington as a father, husband, and business owner of a well-established fishing business. But Jackson felt like he still had room in his life to support someone in need.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Underwood Conservation District' Hosts “TreeFest” March 23rd

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Klickitat County

Underwood Conservation District will host its annual TreeFest at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

Mar 6

Mar 6 Jim Ransier Awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Home Page

City of White Salmon Council Member Jim Ransier recently earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC).

Feb 13

Feb 13 Column: Coffee dream comes true for Kelsey Kelsey at Bubba's Brew

Brittany Drewett

Business, Columns, Home Page

Hospice Nurse goes after second dream in White Salmon. Family cheers her on as she dives deep into Bubba’s Brew.

Dec 19

Dec 19 Newest Board members sworn in at White Salmon Valley School District

Ken Park

Education, Home Page

White Salmon Valley School District swears in new board members, and it’s quite an eclectic mix with decision makers coming from backgrounds including filmmaking, public health and speech pathology.

Nov 29

Nov 29 Coats for Kids: Donate New or Like-New Outerwear for Local Youth

The Next Door

Hood River County, Skamania County, Home Page

As the winter months quickly approach, Insitu, Washington Gorge Action Programs, and The Next Door Inc. are teaming up to host a coat drive for local area youth and we need our community’s help! Now through February, you can donate new or like-new outerwear ranging in all sizes from toddlers to teens, with an urgent need for coats and boots for older kids from 12-18 years of age.

Nov 27

Nov 27 News in Brews: Everybodys a Winner with a good Co-Pilot

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, Klickitat County

The winning brews for Everybodys were its Co-Pilot Pilsner, earning gold in the category of American Style Pilsners, and Everybodys season Mexican Lager, earning bronze in the category of Australasian/Latin America/ Tropical Style Light Lagers.

Nov 22

Nov 22 White Salmon annexes 17 acres; property owners see dual benefits

Ken Park

Home Page, Klickitat County

In this case, it mainly benefits residents in this newly annexed area who can expect their property taxes to go down from $9.48 per $1000 assessed valuation to $7.86 per $1000. Property owners will also reap the benefits of reduced utility costs.

Nov 20

Nov 20 A Vision for the Future of the Lower White Salmon River

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Home Page

The Lower White Salmon Coalition, formed in 2016, is releasing its Vision Plan for the approximately five hundred acres of land owned by PacifiCorp along the lower White Salmon River representing the former project lands for the Condit Hydroelectric Project.

Nov 6

Nov 6 White Salmon looks for child care, youth center facility with meeting space

Ken Park

Klickitat County, Home Page

With costs in the millions of dollars, city officials will be looking for grants to purchase and rehabilitate properties that will provide essential community services such as child care, a youth center and multi-purpose rooms that would provide space for community gatherings.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Elfing Elks kick off season of giving

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Home Page, Positive News

Spreading holiday cheer is top of mind for Cheri Michaelson and Miki Caldwell of the "Elfing Elks," a group of ladies, members, spouses, and community members supporting the Mt. Adams Elks Lodge #1868 in White Salmon.

Welcome, friends.