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Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, Cool Beans Espresso & Ice Cream, the newest local gem, has opened its doors in White Salmon, Washington.

Jul 28

Jul 28 Lyle Fire & Rescue Seeks Community Support to Buy New Tender

The Lyle Fire & Rescue District #4 is asking the community for help raising $90,000 to replace their aging water-carrying vehicle, affectionately known as "Tender #405" which has served the community valiantly for 39 years, and is in dire need of retirement due to its deteriorating condition.

Jul 21

Jul 21 Breaking News: Newell Rd Fire Grows to 6,000+ Acres, Historic Dot Grange Hall Reported Lost

Updated July 21, 2023 10:45 p.m. A fast spreading 6,000 acre fire is raging in Fire District 9 area of Newell Grade/ Newell Road. The fire is reported to have multiple heads. Bickleton Fire, Rural 7 and WA DNR hae responded to the fire.

Jul 20

Jul 20 Goldendale Pride is back, and it’s a party

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Pride returns to Goldendale this weekend and this time it’s a block party at the 100 block of West Allyn Street.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Gorge Commission Announces Event Line Up for Gorge Latino Conservation Week

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The Columbia River Gorge Commission and their community partners will host several events for Gorge Latino Conservation Week from Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd.

Jul 14

Jul 14 Low Pressure Gas Line hit in White Salmon

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A low-pressure gas line was hit on Garfield Street in White Salmon on July 14, 2023. Emergency crews are on the scene and going house to house to give notice of evacuation to required properties.

Jul 12

Jul 12 A look at WAGAP's New Cooling Kits

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Washington Gorge Action Programs is supplying cooling kits this summer to help people in need combat extremely hot weather. The cooling kits are replacing the emergency cooling shelter, which went unused in 2022.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Tunnel 5 Fire Update July 6

The Tunnel Five Fire which began the morning of July 2, 2023 continues to burn in Underwood, WA. CCCNews has the latest update on the fire from Inciweb.

Jul 6

Jul 6 Columbia Riverkeeper Welcomes New Member to Board of Directors

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Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of a new member, Portland-based Carlos Marroquin. Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors oversees the organization’s advocacy goals and policies, finances, and public relations.

Jul 5

Jul 5 Tract D Recreational Area Opens July 26th

Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry announced that Tract D Recreational Area will be open for recreation from July 26th to September 7th, 2023.

Jun 29

Jun 29 Cherry Harvest Off to a Late Start, Bumper Crop May Undercut the Bottom Line

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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This year’s cherry harvest is off to a slow start due to an unusually cool spring and summer weather. Orchardists report that high yields across the region are causing significant market impacts.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Cooling kits to replace shelters

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As summer temperatures begin to rise, Community Action Agencies in the Gorge are preparing to assist people in need of combating life-threatening weather conditions with individual Cooling Kits delivered by Houseless Outreach Coordinators.

Jun 28

Jun 28 Big-city resident thrives in rural communities Goldendale and Mobile Food Banks benefit

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Reaching rural communities to support families who fight food insecurity has become a mission for Anna Henschel. This big-city Chicago resident came to Klickitat County in 2022 and has taken to rural life like a fish takes to water.

Jun 27

Jun 27 Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Provides Free NRA Basic Handgun Classes

Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer has announced that the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Posse will be holding two free NRA Basic Handgun classes for Klickitat County residents.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Maryhill Museum of Art announces Amy Behrens as new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Maryhill Museum of Art, one of the most fascinating cultural destinations in the Pacific Northwest, is announcing the appointment of Amy Behrens as executive director and chief executive officer following a search process by Hagel Executive Search. Behrens succeeds Colleen Schafroth, who is retiring.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Meet the Candidates: Klickitat County Election to Decide School Board Members and Recreation Levy

With the August 1, 2023 Primary Election just around the corner, voters in Klickitat County are eagerly awaiting their opportunity to cast their ballots. The election, set to take place on August 1, will determine new school board members for the Wishram and Lyle school districts. Additionally, voters will have the chance to decide on the Recreational Facilities, Activities, and Swimming Pool Maintenance and Operation Levy proposed by the Central Klickitat County Park and Recreation District.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Hood River and Wasco County First Book Program Expands and Rebrands

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Hood River, OR— After 22 years (Hood River) and 5 years (Wasco) of individual county efforts to improve the literacy of underserved children, First Book Hood River County and First Book Wasco County are combining their literacy efforts and adding Klickitat and Skamania Counties to become “Books for Kids Columbia Gorge”.

Jun 15

Jun 15 Programs for Peaceful Living Recognizes Elder Abuse Awareness Month

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Across the globe, June 15 is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day during the full month of recognition. It is an opportunity for organizations like Programs for Peaceful Living to educate people and help protect seniors.

Jun 13

Jun 13 Lyle School Bus Drivers Picket For Job Protections; School District Responds