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A small .1 acre fire was reported at the at the bottom of Burdoin Mountain near Courtney Rd on Hwy 14, MP 68 which is 2 miles east of Bingen. The fire is now contained and is on mop up

Jul 19

Jul 19 Boulder Fire Contained, Safety Measures Still in Place

After nearly two weeks of relentless effort by firefighters, the Boulder Fire, is 100% contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and at this time it appears that the fire burned an estimated 233 acres .

Jul 19

Jul 19 Woman dies after getting pinned in White Salmon River on July 15

A 58-year-old woman recently died after spilling out of a raft in the Upper White Salmon River. She was pinned under water for several minutes before a guide located her on Saturday, July 15. She died despite efforts to revive her and additional care at a nearby hospital.

Jul 19

Jul 19 Gorge Educators Explore Advanced Manufacturing Sector

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Sixteen local middle school and high school educators gained a greater understanding of career paths in Advanced Manufacturing, a prominent field in the Gorge region. This year’s event marked the 2nd Educator Externship hosted by the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub at Columbia Gorge Education Service District (CGESD).

Jul 18

Jul 18 Support Meals on Wheels with United Way Concert at Bargeway on July 21st

Meals on Wheels volunteer Patrick McCraken doesn’t just deliver meals. He’s visiting his friends. And it is made possible, in part, by the United Way of the Columbia Gorge. United Way is holding its biggest fundraiser this Friday and tickets are still available.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Hood River Bridge Toll to Increase Sept. 1

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The Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners greenlit a toll rate increase for the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge at their July 11, 2023 meeting. The toll increase will begin on September 1, 2023.

Jul 18

Jul 18 MCEDD Seeks New Board Members

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The Dalles, OR, July 17, 2023— Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) has openings for several boards staffed by the organization, including the MCEDD Board of Directors and the MCEDD Loan Administration Board.

Jul 18

Jul 18 Soursauce Bros. refreshing Hood River one cup at a time

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Friends Zeke and Ronnie of Hood River were working their usual corner today, July 18, at 12th Street and Montello Avenue as temps climbed into the high 80s. The kids were running a brisk business, relying on the stop sign to halt cars so they could ask passengers if they might indulge in one of their Solo cups of lemon bliss for a buck.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Train Fire in Lyle

Lyle, WA July 17, 2023– A Burlington Northern Santa Fe Train (BNSF) train experienced a fire in the generator compartment at the Lyle Cherry Orchard trailhead near Lyle, WA at around 6:40 p.m. on July 17.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Bear Creek Fire Ignites North of Carson, WA

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A wildfire, known as the Bear Creek Fire (PCC-167), broke out on the afternoon of July 16th, 2023, in Skamania County, Washington, North of Carson. The fire started at approximately 3:33 p.m. and quickly spread in the heavily forested area near Wind River Highway and Bear Creek Road. Officials estimate the fire's size to be around 5 acres, as reported by Air Attack.

Jul 17

Jul 17 The Dalles Police Officer Honored For Her Life Saving Actions Following Vicious Dog Attack

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The Dalles City Police Chief Tom Worthy, presented Officer Karrie Call with the department’s Life Saving Award at The Dalles City Council meeting on July 14th. The honor was bestowed upon Call for her swift and life saving actions following a vicious dog attack in April.

Jul 17
Jul 17 Still no answers on body found in Deschutes River near South Junction

The decomposition of the body is making it difficult to identify the individual, and there have been no reports to authorities of a missing person, Williams said, noting his office is working with authorities in Jefferson County and Warm Springs to find the individual’s identity.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Boulder Fire Update: 46% Containment

The fire is currently 46% contained and crews are almost finished opening the 4860 Road for better access to the ridge that lies beyond the east side of the fire.

Jul 17

Jul 17 Traffic Notice: Full Pavement Reconstruction on Chenowith July 24th-27th

On Monday July 24, 2023, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin full pavement reconstruction following installation of a sanitary sewer main on Chenowith St. between Cherry Heights Rd. and W. 6 th St.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Boulder Fire in Mt. Hood National Forest enters 9th day at 30% contained

Today, crews are pushing toward the fire’s center, creating cool and fuels-free ground 100 feet inside the perimeter. Firefighters are shredding vegetation on the forest floor to help stem the blaze.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Column: A mouse once asked me - Is it fate, Karma, or poor judgment?

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Here is a story about a decision I made, a commitment, that caused a death. I hadn’t planned on it, but it happened.

Jul 16

Jul 16 Sunday morning and the livin' is easy