Jul 13

Jul 13 Fire at Deschutes State Park

The Dalles, OR, July 13, 2023— Sherman County Sheriff’s office posted on their facebook that Deschutes State Park is at a level 3 (Go Now) evacuation. More information will be shared as soon as possible.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Breaking News: Knight Road Fire Near Goldendale

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Goldendale, WA, July 13, 2023 - A rapidly spreading wildfire was reported at 3:15 p.m. today on Knight Road near Goldendale, prompting immediate evacuation orders and a swift response from firefighting agencies. The fire is estimated to be at 100 acres at this time.

Jul 13

Jul 13 2 Under 25: Young Up and Coming Artists to be Featured at The Dalles Art Center Aug 3

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Entertainment

The Dalles Art Center will host 2 Under 25 a show featuring two artists under the age of 25, with unique styles and approaches to their work. An opening night reception, will be held on, Thursday, August 3rd, from 5-7 p.m.; the show will be on display at TDAC through Saturday, August 26th.

Jul 13

Jul 13 Food For All Summer Concert Set for August 12

Washington Gorge Action Programs

Entertainment, Home Page

The panoramic views from the lawns of AniChe Cellars in Underwood, Washington, will be the backdrop for the 2023 Food For All Concert fundraiser for Washington Gorge Action Programs Food Bank Network onSaturday, August 12, 2023, from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Jul 12

Jul 12 Alder Creek, Boulder, Devil's Butte Fire Update

Cole Goodwin

Fire, Home Page

Multiple fires are raging in the area. Read our coverage for an update on the status of the Alder Creek, Boulder, and Devil’s Butte Fires.

Jul 12

Jul 12 NorthShore to Merge with One Community Health

Cole Goodwin

Home Page

Starting in January 2024, NorthShore Medical Group (NSMG) will become a part of One Community Health (OCH), with the goal of improving convenience and expanding services. The partnership also aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for residents in Washington while ensuring continuity of care for an estimated 41,000 patients.

Jul 12

Jul 12 A look at WAGAP's New Cooling Kits

Cole Goodwin

Positive News, Skamania County, Klickitat County, Home Page

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 12

Jul 12 Local Youth to Perform in Free Circus and Aerial Arts Performance at Jackson Park

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Entertainment, Art

Local youth are preparing to deliver a free circus and arial arts performance titled "Coming Home" on Saturday, July 15 at 12 p.m. in Jackson Park, Hood River.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Trey Rose of The Voice hits Bargeway Pub July 15; Two more music festivals on tap

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Trey Rose will bring his Texas Country with a little Pop underneath to the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles on Saturday, July 15. And if you're looking for some more fun, check this packed guide full of music, art, film, comedy, children’s shows and more.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Boulder Fire Rages On in Mt. Hood National Forest

Cole Goodwin

Environment, Home Page

The Boulder Fire, which ignited near Boulder Lake Trailhead in Mt. Hood National Forest's Barlow Ranger District on July 8, continues to wreak havoc in the area. Fueled by dead and down debris and complicated by steep, rugged terrain, the fire has already scorched approximately 237 acres.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Local Legend Passes Away, Leaving Legacy of Selflessness and Automotive Assistance

Cole Goodwin

Home Page

The community mourns the sudden loss of Kevin Struzan, owner of All Foreign and Domestic Used Auto Parts in The Dalles, OR who passed away on Sunday, July 2nd, at the age of 66 due to a massive stroke.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Unified effort helps to stem Devil's Butte Fire thus far; Firefighters watching for flare-ups

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Ranchers, Farmers, volunteer firefighters and BLM work together to build firelines around a 3,500-acre blaze near Cottonwood Canyon State Park. Their efforts are paying off as crews are now watching for flare-ups as they have appeared to have contained the blaze.

Jul 10

Jul 10 Devil's Butte Fire Destroys Two Fire Trucks; 3,500 acres of wheat

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, Fire

UPDATED July 10, 2023 at 9 p.m. A 3,500 acre fire is burning in wheat fields near Cottonwood Canyon State Park. The fire began at approximately 10:35 a.m. on July 10th, 2023 and was reported to be in the are of Ajax Lane and highway 206 west of Condon, OR.

Jul 10

Jul 10 FIRE UPDATE: Boulder Fire Grows to 500 Acres, Tunnel 5 On Mop Up, Alder Creek Fire 50% Contained

Cole Goodwin

Home Page

The Boulder Lake Fire, designated as #BoulderFire, has grown rapidly from 60 to 500 acres since it started on July 9th, 2023. Located approximately 13 miles west of Wamic, Oregon, weather conditions mean greater potential for fire growth.

Jul 9

Jul 9 Boulder Fire coming on as Tunnel 5 fire hits 65% containment

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Firefighters are being pulled in multiple directions as multiple fires have broken out in Oregon, including the uncontained 60-acre Boulder Fire just 13 air miles west of Wamic in tall timber in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Containment lines hold on Friday despite wind at Tunnel 5 Fire; Containment at 35%

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page

“Firefighters will monitor and hold the control line today around the fire perimeter. Windy, hot and dry conditions will contribute to the ongoing consumption of interior pockets of fuel within containment lines,” according to this morning’s update.

Jul 8

Jul 8 Santillan-Guzman, Blaylock tapped to provide student insight to D21 Board

North Wasco County School District 21

Education, Home Page

“I just want to give my insight and knowledge (as a student) to the board to help them make more beneficial decisions,” junior Kaleb Blaylock said. “It’s hard to see problems on the ground…”

Jul 8

Jul 8 Column: Ghost Walk Reveals the Other Side of The Dalles

Sarah Cook

Entertainment, Home Page

By infusing the Ghost Walk with robust lessons in history, Cody Yeager manages to create a strangely grounded event—this despite the amount of time we spent talking about, say, the ghost cat who lives on the 3rd floor of the old Gates Hotel building.

Jul 8

Jul 8 "We Lost Everything" Families Devastated By Wildfire

Cole Goodwin

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Positive News

Several families lost their homes in Milepost 86 fire on June 14th, 2023. But while some families GoFundMe’s quickly met their goal, others have been lagging behind. Fortunately, community organizers are working hard to ensure that they don’t get left behind.

Jul 7

Jul 7 Wynn-Elledge takes D21 school board seat left vacant by Dawn Rasmussen

North Wasco County School District 21

Home Page, Education

When asked about the factors that will shape her decision-making as a school board member, Dayna Wynn-Elledge emphasizes her commitment to fairness and thoroughness. She pledges to review all relevant information presented, listen attentively to all perspectives, and make decisions that best serve the needs of the situation at hand.

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