Tom Peterson 6/28/21 Tom Peterson 6/28/21

White Salmon Declares Emergency Ban of Fireworks

The Mayor of White Salmon has declared an emergency and issued an order imposing a ban on the use of fireworks within White Salmon city limits for Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Robin Allen 6/28/21 Robin Allen 6/28/21

The Roasted Salt Co. - Made with PRIDE, Seasoned with LOVE

Our Robin Allen sat down with Sarah and Fiona Starks-Thomson and talked about their journey of coming out to finding love across oceans to getting married twice and the happy accident that is now The Roasted Salt Co. Read more here.

Columbia Community Connection 6/28/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/28/21

Firefighters continue to burn out fuels at Warm Springs; 95 percent contained

Firefighters have been working on cooling hot spots and advancing into the interior of the fire’s containment line for several days now at the Warm Springs Reservation. Extreme heat, however, is making it challenging and also increases the potential for reignition. Read more here.

Tom Peterson 6/28/21 Tom Peterson 6/28/21

Riverbend Students Drive Curriculum of Roller Coasters, Crime Scenes & Houseless

There are some simple recipes at Riverbend Community School on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles. Want to learn about physics? Build a roller coaster. Learn more about the school’s Spring Exhibition of Learning here.

Cole Goodwin 6/26/21 Cole Goodwin 6/26/21

At 117 Degrees - The Dalles is hottest town in Oregon

An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the entire Columbia River Gorge and Pacific Northwest region. And deservedly so with the local temperature in The Dalles just hitting 117. CCCNews.com Columbia Community Connection

Cole Goodwin 6/26/21 Cole Goodwin 6/26/21

Structure Fire in White Salmon Claims Home

A structure fire claimed a home near town on Snowden Rd in White Salmon, Washington on June 25th, 2021.

Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21

Two-vehicle Collision closed TD Bridge Temporarily

A two-vehicle collision on The Dalles Bridge stopped traffic in both directions this afternoon, Friday, June 25. Two tow truck drivers were required to untangle a jeep and pickup. The wreck was part of a wild day for emergency responders as a fire at milepost 76/77 on Interstate 84 near Rowena tied up traffic and blew huge plumes of smoke as the temperature hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21

Stevenson to open Cooling Shelter on Saturday, June 26

With the onset of extremely hot temperatures in the region over the next few days, WAGAP is opening a Cooling Center at the site adjacent to the Hegewald Center at 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson, Washington beginning tomorrow Saturday, June 26 through Tuesday, June 29.

Tom Peterson 6/25/21 Tom Peterson 6/25/21

BREAKING NEWS 6.25.21: Rowena Fire, GO NOW Evacuation Along HWY 30

A fire is burning a .5 - 1 mile stretch along I-84 in Rowena. A level 3 GO NOW evacuation is in effect along HWY 30 for addresses 5220-6090.

Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/25/21

Warm Springs Gets Hit with Second Fire

While firefighters were able to improve fire lines on the s-503 Fire on the Warm Springs Reservation yesterday, a second blaze occurred near the Warm Springs Casino on Highway 26, closing traffic and calling for additional support

Xavier Orion-Olaez 6/24/21 Xavier Orion-Olaez 6/24/21

TD High Power Soccer Camp With A Successful Week

Columbia Community Connection 6/24/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/24/21

Firefighters Holding Lines in Warm Springs

In the past 48 hours, the fire has continued to remain in its current footprint. The fire perimeter is completely lined. The total number of people working the fire has increased from 360 to 472 and containment of the fire is at 30 percent. Read more here.

Tom Peterson 6/24/21 Tom Peterson 6/24/21

Shaping up the Neighborhood

Santiago Valle, German Lopez and Manuel Pantoja work at removing several locust trees at the apartment complex at 1805 E. 10th Street this morning, June 24. Temperatures are predicted to hit 96 degrees Fahrenheit today and then be into the triple digits for the next nine days, the high coming on Monday at 116. Oh, Nelly!

Tom Peterson 6/23/21 Tom Peterson 6/23/21

Helping Hands to open New Community Child Care Center

Helping Hands Against Violence announces the opening of Millie’s Place Child Care Center in September in downtown Hood River. Helping Hands is also offering Millie’s Mobile Play and Learn Sessions starting in July. Learn more about the outdoor family-based preschool here.

Columbia Community Connection 6/23/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/23/21

Growing Crew Strengthens Containment Lines at Warm Springs fire

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity allowed firefighters to strengthen the containment lines around the S-503 Fire last night on Warm Springs Reservation. Crews have bulked up to a total of 360, and containment of the blaze has doubled in the last day.

Tom Peterson 6/23/21 Tom Peterson 6/23/21

Collaboration Brings 5 Weeks of Kids Art Camp to TD

A partnership between local art organizations is bringing a full slate of interesting art classes for local children in The Dalles, said The Dalles Art Center’s Director Scott Stephenson. Students generally falling into grades second through fifth can explore mosaic tiles, try some bucket drumming, use recycled materials to make mixed media costumes or jump into fiber arts, learning about knitting, sewing and dyeing.

Tom Peterson 6/22/21 Tom Peterson 6/22/21

White Salmon Resident can get Free Access to Hood River Pool

The City of White Salmon is providing free access to the Hood River Pool for its residents that live within the city limits. You may sign up at city hall at 100 N. Main or by sending an email to Jan Brending at janb@ci.white-salmon.wa.us.

Columbia Community Connection 6/22/21 Columbia Community Connection 6/22/21

Firefighters stage in Tygh Valley to battle fire in Warm Springs

The S-503 Fire continues to burn in timber and grasses on the Confederated Tribe of the Warm Springs Reservation and privately owned in-holdings protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. Initial attack activity is expected to increase as lightning activity moves through the area.

Xavier Orion-Olaez 6/22/21 Xavier Orion-Olaez 6/22/21

Riverhawks Boys Basketball Falls in First Round IMC Playoff Game

Tom Peterson 6/21/21 Tom Peterson 6/21/21

Correction: Pool Takes Sting Out Of Hot Day

Northern Wasco County Parks and Recreation opened the aquatic center on Monday, June 21, as temperatures soared into the 90s. The pool, at 602 W. Second St., which was shuttered last week due to a national chlorine shortage, still has enough chlorine to open its doors Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27.