Jun 13

Jun 13 Red Flag Fire Weather Warning Issued for Southwest Washington: High Fire Danger

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest Washington that remains in effect from June 12th, 2023 until Tuesday, June 13th, at 9 p.m. as a cold front approaches, bringing strong westerly winds and low humidity.

Jun 6

Jun 6 Stay Informed and Stay Safe: Your 2023 Guide to Local Emergency Alerts in Oregon or Washington

Robin

Positive News, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page

Big news for your safety and peace of mind this fire season. We’re talking about OR-Alert and Smart911, two game-changing systems that bring you real-time emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications. With these cutting-edge tools, you can stay informed and prepared like never before. So, let's get down to business and learn how you can be in the know and stay safe when it matters most.

Jun 6

Jun 6 White Salmon Residents asked to conserve water during maintenance

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Positive News

The City of White Salmon is asking residents to conserve water for the next few days as they bring the water filtration plant back online after normal filter maintenance.

May 23

May 23 Singer Songwriter Wednesday at Bargeway Pub; Gorge serving up feast of music

Jim Drake

Art, Entertainment, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

Bargeway Pub kicks it off with a Little Music City Showcase of three singer-songwriters on Wednesday, May 24 as venues up and down the Gorge are staging some great talent. Pick a show and go.

May 23

May 23 "Communities of Care in Klickitat County" Workshop Series Invites Residents and Professionals to Connect and Share Resources

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County

This spring, Klickitat County residents and professionals are encouraged to participate in a transformative 5-week “Lunch N' Learn” workshop series aimed at fostering stronger communities. The workshop series, titled "Communities of Care in Klickitat County," begins on May 31st, 2023.

May 23

May 23 Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack

Dawn Stover

Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County, Environment

A male wolf that wandered into Klickitat County now has a female companion. Officials say it’s the first wolf pack in the region and may soon become a breeding pair.

May 22

May 22 Goodfellow’s Barber Shop Opens in White Salmon

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Business

Goodfellow’s Tonsorial Parlor held the grand opening of their White Salmon location on May 13th, 2023. Located at 220 E. Jewett Blvd. across from Everybody’s Brewing, the old fashioned gentleman’s barbershop with a pacific northwest twist, the parlor features a beautiful unobstructed view of Mt. Hood from its front window.

May 16

May 16 Comprehensive Healthcare to Close Klickitat County Locations

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare (CHC) has notified Klickitat County officials of its intent to close its two physical sites in the county, located at 112 W Main St in Goldendale, WA and 432 Tohomish St in White Salmon, WA. No specific date for the closures was provided to the County.

May 14

May 14 White Salmon Wine Walk Draws a Crowd With Art, Wine, Music, and Shopping

Cole Goodwin

Business, Entertainment, Home Page, Klickitat County

Downtown White Salmon was filled with energy and excitement on May 13th, 2023, as local businesses, winemakers, and the White Salmon Arts Council joined forces to organize the White Salmon Wine Walk. The event was held in celebration of the White Salmon Wildflower Festival, and it attracted a bustling crowd from 3 to 8 p.m.

May 12

May 12 Bargeway Pub welcomes singer-songwriter Trent Beaver tonight; Weekend loaded with great shows, great temps

Jim Drake

Art, Business, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

“Award Winning Artist Trent Beaver is known as one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier singer-songwriters and he is playing the Bargeway Pub in TD tonight, May 12 starting at 7:00 p.m. It’s just one of many jams to happen this weekend as temps tip into the 90s calling for cutoffs, tanktops and margaritas. Check it all out here with the Gorge’s Prolific One Jim Drake.

May 11

May 11 Marcel Brings Thrifty Treasures, Art, and Artisan Home Goods To White Salmon

Cole Goodwin

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County

Set in an old car-wash, in downtown White Salmon, this newly repurposed space may just become your new go-to destination for all things home goods and furniture.

May 8

May 8 Take a Walk on The Wildside: Goldendale tasting room reopens after 3-year hiatus

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Klickitat County

On the wild side: Dwinell Country Ales in Goldendale reboots adding a cache of ciders and wines to its wild and sour beer offerings. Feeling puckered? Check them out as they have reopened their tasting room after a three-year hiatus.

May 8

May 8 New local Bridge Authority gains voices in new HR Bridge

Columbia Community Connection

Business, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County

The new agreement restores a voice for Washington governments in funding, building, operating and maintaining the new bridge, a crucial interstate link.

May 8

May 8 Round Dance Brings Community Together

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County

Hundreds gathered to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous people and promote healing at The Columbia River Round Dance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women on Friday, May 5th, 2023, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wahtonka Community School in The Dalles, Oregon.

May 4

May 4 Columbia River Round Dance Invites Community to Advocate, Grieve, Dance, and Heal Together May 5th

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Klickitat County

The 1st annual round dance in honor of missing and murdered indigenous people will be held on Friday May 5th, 2023 from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wahtonka Community School, in The Dalles, OR. The family friendly event is free to attend. All gorge community members, allies, and native people, are invited to gather, dance, raise community awareness, and promote healing together.

May 3

May 3 Margie's Outdoor Store's Paranormal Adventure Map Offers Real-World Adventure

Cole Goodwin

Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Klickitat County

Using local lore, history and reports filed in store, Margie's Outdoor Store has compiled a full-color illustrated guide to the Columbia River Gorge region’s most intriguing and mysterious paranormal hot spots to encourage others to go out and have a real-world adventure of their own.

May 2

May 2 Hey Goldendale, climb on up; this is going to be fun

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Positive News

There will be over 100 vendors and a multitude of kid-friendly fun to keep all the littles occupied while you wander the booths and discover their treasures. The 2023 Home & Garden FaceBook event page describes this year’s theme; “a spring festival flair, this family-friendly event is sure to have something for everyone!!”

Apr 27

Apr 27 Career Day at Columbia High Prepares Students for the Future

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Education, Klickitat County, Positive News

Columbia High School hosted a Career Day for high school students from White Salmon and the surrounding area to further their knowledge of careers available to them in their region on April 26th, 2023.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Fire at Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge Temporarily Closes New Business

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles, Wasco County

A fire occurred at Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge located at 600 State St in Lyle, WA in the early afternoon of April 21st, 2023.

Apr 21

Apr 21 Conserve Water Advisory in Effect for White Salmon, Washington April 24-28th

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Klickitat County, The Dalles

Starting next Monday, April 24, 2023 the city of White Salmon, Washington water system will be undergoing a critical emergency repair that requires a complete pump replacement at the Well Field. This repair means that the city will need to fully bypass pulling water supply from those associated sources. As a result, the city is asking residents to conserve water use from Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28 to minimize the impact of the reduced water supply during this repair.

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