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Wasco County Commissioners are moving forward on changes to the Wasco County Code Compliance and Nuisance Abatement Ordinance or WCCCNAO after receiving a staff update on Wednesday.

Mar 5

Mar 5 FREE Disaster Movie Marathon on March 13

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On March 13, 2024, the City of The Dalles and Wasco County will host a free Disaster Movie Marathon at Columbia Cinema, located at 2727 W 7th St. in The Dalles. Members of the public are invited to watch a variety of disaster-themed movies, enjoy free snacks, prizes and take part in a community survey on disaster prepardeness.

Dec 14

Dec 14 Population Growth in The Dalles is Slowing But More Housing is Still Needed

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A Housing Needs Analysis presented to The Dalles City Council on Monday, Dec. 11, shows a slow down in the rate of future population growth resulting in the projected need for 505 new housing units in The Dalles by 2043.

Aug 17

Aug 17 Wasco County to purchase 154 acres on the west side of The Dalles

Wasco County is set to finalize the purchase of a 154.73 acre property valued in the range of $1.3 to $1.5 million on the west end of town near Chenoweth Creek and Foley Lakes this week of August 17th, 2022. The property falls within the National Scenic Area boundary and will require working with the Gorge Commission in order to be developed.

Jun 3

Jun 3 Wasco County Declares State of Emergency, Fireworks and Burn Ban Begin June 15th

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Wasco County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency due to drought and approved a fireworks and burn ban. The ban will being on June 15th at 12:01 a.m. The ban on burns and fireworks remains in effect until fire authorities deem it safe to lift the ban.

May 13

May 13 Wasco and Hood River Counties See Significant Decrease in Voter Turnout

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Voters in Wasco and Hood River County are slow to the polls this year. “This year we’re dragging behind in voter turnout and I’m not sure why,” said Lisa Gambee, Wasco County Clerk. “There’s a fair amount of candidates in the Governor’s race, so maybe it’s voters fatigue but still it’s been a little bit surprising.”

Wasco County Commissioners Preview: Economic Development Goals for 2022-2023, Center for Living Makes Request for Services; 4-H and Extension to review their allotment of Google Dollars

May 3

May 3 Wasco County Commissioners Preview: Economic Development Goals for 2022-2023, Center for Living Makes Request for Services; 4-H and Extension to review their allotment of Google Dollars

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The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on May 4th, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. in person and online. This weeks meeting will include a presentation of MCEDD’s 2022-2023 economic goals, Center for Living’s request for services, and a 4-H Service District meeting to discuss google dollars.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Wasco County Commissioners Approve Google Community Service Fee Agreement, and proclaim May 6th Child Care Provider Appreciation Day,

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Get up to date on the recent Wasco County Commission Meeting. The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on April 20th, 2022. They approved the Google community service fee agreement, declared May 6th Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, approved an elections modernization grant, and a memorandum of understanding between the The Columbia River Gorge Commission and the County.

Apr 19

Apr 19 District 21 to get big part of Google Pie with Community Service Fee Agreement

On April 20th, Wasco County Commissioners will consider approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 11 different taxing districts to share Google community service fee dollars which comes to 25% of Google’s property tax savings with a maximum payment of $2.5 million annually.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Wasco County Commission Update - April 6, 2022

The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on April 6th, 2022.

Mar 17

Mar 17 Wasco County Commissioners Hear Update on Houselessness Rates; Public Comments on Center for the Houseless

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The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on March 16th, 2022. Highlights from the meeting included a presentation by Mid-Columbia Community Action Council on rates of houselessness in Wasco County, and public comments on MCACC’s Navigation Center.

Mar 14

Mar 14 Wasco County to Approve Three Tax-foreclosed Property Sales March 16th

This week Wasco County Commissioners will be asked to approve the sale of three tax-foreclosed properties, a new printer fleet agreement, Mid-Columbia Economic Development District grant agreements, and hear an update on the increased number of individuals experiencing houselessness in Wasco County.

Mar 2

Mar 2 Wasco County Approves Smoke Mitigation Grant, Red Cross Month Proclamation, and Building Codes Amendment

Get the highlights from the recent March 2nd, 2022 Wasco County Commission Meeting.

Feb 28

Feb 28 Quick & Easy Wasco County Preview Smoke Mitigation Grant, Red Cross Month Proclamation, and Building Codes Amendment

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming Wasco County Commission Meeting without having to read through 62 pages of agendas and board packets. The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on March 2nd, 2022.

Quick & Easy Wasco County Update: Covid-19 Cases Decreasing, MCCAC Requests Navigation Center Support from County, Public Works gets a New Excavator, and Tri-County Waste to launch new App

Feb 22

Feb 22 Quick & Easy Wasco County Update: Covid-19 Cases Decreasing, MCCAC Requests Navigation Center Support from County, Public Works gets a New Excavator, and Tri-County Waste to launch new App

The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on February 16th, 2022 and encompassed topics such as a decrease in Covid-19 cases, MCCAC Navigation Center, purchasing a new excavator for public works, and Tri-County Waste preparing to launch a new App.

Feb 16

Feb 16 The Dalles Urban Renewal Update

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Columbia Gateway Urban Renewal Agency Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, February 15th 2022. The board shared updates on Urban Renewal finances, the First Street Riverfront Connection Project, the Tony’s building demolition, the Recreation Building, and more.

Quick & Easy Wasco County Update: Phase D of Lone Pine Development Approved, NCPHD to get new ADA ramp, MCEDD Awarded $25k from the County, Clean Audits, Donated Public Art and more

Feb 2

Feb 2 Quick & Easy Wasco County Update: Phase D of Lone Pine Development Approved, NCPHD to get new ADA ramp, MCEDD Awarded $25k from the County, Clean Audits, Donated Public Art and more

Get the highlights from the recent Wasco County Commission Meeting without having to watch two and a half hours of public meetings. The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting held their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on February 2nd, 2022 and encompassed topics such as a COVID update from NCPHD, Phase D of Lone Pine Development Approved, NCPHD to get new ADA ramp, MCEDD Awarded $25k from the County, Clean Audits for the County, Library and 4-H Extension, donated public art and more.

Jan 31

Jan 31 Wasco County Commissioners Meeting Preview, Annual Audits, Lone Pine Subdivision Phase D, NCPHD Needs a New ADA Ramp,

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The Wasco County Commissioners Meeting will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. on February 2nd, 2022 to discuss an emergency ramp replacement at NCPHD, phase D of the Lone Pine Subdivision, multiple audits, a transit grant for enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities and more.

Jan 27

Jan 27 Survivors Speak: Human Trafficking in the Mid-Columbia Region