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The Realities of Importing Portland’s Superfund Waste to Wasco County: Toxic Cargo and Tight Turns

Imagine 200,000 truckloads of toxic Superfund waste moving from the Portland Harbor to a rural hillside perched 1,000 feet above The Dalles. As the EPA moves toward a cleanup plan, our community is facing a massive logistical and environmental test. Our latest investigation dives into the reality of the "Driveline",the treacherous, steep route these convoys would take, and exposes critical gaps in current PCB (and other superfund toxin’s) monitoring and local oversight. How prepared is Wasco County for the industrial reality of this cleanup? Read the full story to understand the timeline, the financial dependencies, and the urgent need for a modernized approach to public safety before the first truck arrives.

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Benefit Concert Planned After Gorge Musician Seriously Injured in SR 14 Motorcycle Crash

A 28-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to a Vancouver hospital after crashing along State Route 14 near the Chamberlain Rest Area in Klickitat County. Washington State Patrol said the crash remains under investigation.

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 21 - 27

No doubt about it - The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is in Fair and Festival Mode! Whether you’re at the County Fair, the Bluegrass Festival, or one of the special benefit shows coming up this week - You're Gonna Have A Good Time! Get Out There!

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Columbia Gorge Community College Manufacturing Program Named Center of the Year by U.S. Department of Energy

National Industrial Training and Assessment Centers network honors CGCC with the Manufacturing Outcomes Award for outstanding real-world support and engagement with small and mid-sized manufacturers

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The Dalles City Council to Consider Annexation, Q-Life Telecommunications Franchise

The Dalles City Council is scheduled to consider two special ordinances at its July 27 meeting, including the annexation of property within the city's urban growth boundary and the approval of a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for Q-Life Intergovernmental Agency. The proposed ordinances will be available for public review in the council agenda packet beginning July 20, and members of the public may register to testify before the meeting.

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Regional Wildfires Continue to Threaten Communities Across Mid-Columbia

Multiple wildfires continued burning across Gilliam, Sherman and Wasco counties Friday morning, prompting evacuations, destroying homes and drawing firefighting resources from across the Mid-Columbia

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