Contract losses at Landfill blow hole in Klickitat County Budget

Contract losses at Landfill blow hole in Klickitat County Budget

Ken Park
Business, Home Page, Klickitat County

A second round of contract losses forces Klickitat County into budget crunch as dollars from Landfill dwindle. When asked about the reasons for the contract losses, Steve Gilmore, media representative for Republic Landfill Services, attributed the losses to a competitive market. “It's going to get exceedingly more difficult to pass a budget in the coming years,” Commissioner Jake Anderson said. ”The landfill has been our savior and saving grace for the last 30 years…

It's Huckins Huge at Bargeway Pub on Friday with Birthday Bash and BB; Gorge guide to greatness

It's Huckins Huge at Bargeway Pub on Friday with Birthday Bash and BB; Gorge guide to greatness

Jim Drake
Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Singer-Songwriter Tyson Huckins turns 40 on Friday, Nov. 10, and he will be celebrating the big 4-0 at the Bargeway Pub in The Dalles as he pairs up with Ben Blakey or BB for some transcendent tunes and good times. The music starts around 6 p.m. That’s just a taste of This Week in Gorge Entertainment. Take a look here at the Mid-Columbia’s most comprehensive guide.

Oregon and Washington Rank in the Top Ten U.S. States For Weather Related Driving Fatalities

Oregon and Washington Rank in the Top Ten U.S. States For Weather Related Driving Fatalities

Cole Goodwin
Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Skamania County, Hood River County

Oregon and Washington drivers face some of the nation's most perilous road conditions, with new research pinpointing Washington ranks third in the nation for fatal crashes during bad weather, and has the highest rate of accidents involving 'other' adverse conditions. Oregon has the sixth-highest rate of weather-related driving fatalities in the country.

Tree of Joy Holiday Gift Project in Klickitat and Skamania Counties Seeks Donors for Families in Need

Tree of Joy Holiday Gift Project in Klickitat and Skamania Counties Seeks Donors for Families in Need

Washington Gorge Action Programs
Home Page, Skamania County, Klickitat County

The call for donors is in high gear to meet the demand for the Tree of Joy holiday gift project in Klickitat and Skamania counties. The goal is to help families in need by providing new essential items, such as winter coats, hats, gloves, clothing, and shoes, with other gifts and toys to brighten a child’s holiday season.

Election Day: Will TD stay old school?

Election Day: Will TD stay old school?

Tom Peterson
Home Page

It’s election day. And the fate of a new high school in The Dalles hangs in the balance. Voters are being asked to approve a 30-year, $140 million bond to construct a new high school on the southeast corner of the Wahtonka High School Campus. If the measure gets a majority, the new high school could open as soon as 2027. It would replace the current high school which is in its 82nd year.

2023 Starlight Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

2023 Starlight Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

Columbia Community Connection
Home Page, The Dalles

The Dalles Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting returns on November 24th to kick off the Holiday season with a burst of Christmas magic. Join us at 6:00 PM on our regular parade route in The Dalles for a dazzling parade featuring festive floats, marching bands, and a visit from Santa Claus. Afterward, head to The Dalles Chamber to witness the Tree Lighting Ceremony, filling the heart of the city with warmth and joy.

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