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Aug 29

Aug 29 Goldendale to Pursue Creative District Certification: Townhall Meeting Scheduled

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a pivotal Townhall meeting aimed at achieving the aspiration of having Goldendale officially recognized and certified by the State of Washington as a Creative District.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Whiskey Creek Fire near Cascade Locks 24% contained

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Hood River County

Due to slick conditions on Tuesday, Aug. 27 following early morning rain showers crews were unable to complete the line along Tomlike Mountain Ridge. Mastication or forest vegetation grinding was completed on contingency lines to the southeast and crews continue to improve lines in these areas.

Aug 28

Aug 28 White Salmon to open Splash Pad on Sept. 3

Columbia Community Connection

Positive News, Klickitat County

“We’re so excited to finally have this project in place and ready for our families to start using!” said Mayor Marla Keethler. “The splash pad was a park improvement that was included in the city’s 2022 Park System Plan update and received broad community support."

Aug 28

Aug 28 Wasco County Fair 4-H results are epic: 116 Exhibitors had entries in 831 classes!

Tom Peterson

Farm & Ranch, Home Page, Wasco County, The Dalles

Hundreds of local youth stay grounded through 4-H activities throughout the year and all of their hard work recently paid off at the Wasco County Fair - check out all the results right here and be sure to give some congrat pats on the backs of your friends and neighbors.

Aug 27

Aug 27 TD TIME: Stripes, Bus Stops and better lookin' Crosswalks

Tom Peterson

Positive News

Bruce Borders uses his magic wand to brighten up a crosswalk at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in The Dalles on Tuesday, as he and fellow City of The Dalles Public Works employee Russ Duncan worked around the downtown core brightening up striping in the area.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Sherman County 2024 Fair 4-H Grand and Reserve Champions

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“Harvesting 115 Years of Memories at the Sherman County Fair” was the theme for the 2024 Sherman County Fair, with Sherman County Educators as Grand Marshalls and Queen Addison Smith. Sherman County 4-H and FFA members entered a variety of competitions, with Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners

Aug 27

Aug 27 Bargeway gettin' Moody for Waterfront Wednesday; Your Gorge Giggin' Guide

Jim Drake

Art, Columns, Entertainment, Home Page

Brazilian-American Country-Folk singer-songwriter Eden Moody of Nashville stops in at the Bargeway Pub for Waterfront Wednesday, Aug. 28. This Gorge giggin' guide coming at you with the latest list of fest-ful fun and entertainment.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Williams Mine Fire Update August 27, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Klickitat County

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13, which has been managing the Williams Mine Fire since August 9th, will transfer command of the incident tonight at 6:00 p.m. The fire will be managed by a local Type 3 Incident Management organization predominantly assembled from the local area.

Aug 27

Aug 27 The Dalles Kiwanis Club's Annual Steak Feed Returns Sept. 5 at Sorosis Park

Karl Vercouteren

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Dalles Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Steak Feed Thursday after Labor Day, this year Sept. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sorosis Park.

Aug 27

Aug 27 Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Updates - August 27, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

Yesterday, crews monitored the west side of the fire in the Herman Creek area, observing no fire activity. Hand crews continued work on the Tomlike Mountain ridge control line, while on the southeast edges, firefighters monitored and patrolled containment lines.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Update - August 26, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County

Yesterday, crews continued to patrol and monitor along the fire’s contained edge, confirming old spot fires have been completely extinguished. Hand crews extended control lines north on the Tomlike Mountain ridge as mastication efforts along Forest Road 2810 were completed.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Shannon's Trivia Winner: Nesta the Besta!

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page

Super people running the store. Super candy cigarettes and 5 cent sodas, and Buy Golly, we ended up with another super question. Funny how things Super seems to be so curious.

Aug 26

Aug 26 No cell phone policy to greet students Wednesday in White Salmon

Ken Park

Education, Home Page

The decision was driven by concerns about the negative impact of excessive screen time on students, including issues such as anxiety, disruptive behavior, sleep disturbances, and reduced attention spans.

Aug 26

Aug 26 Squirrel's high wire act sets off brush fire near Seufert Substation in East TD on Aug. 25

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Squirrels are the animals most often associated with power outages and consequent fires as they use electrical power lines both for travel and a place to rest. It proved true again on Sunday in East The Dalles, when a fire touched off near a substation.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Urban Renewal looks to finish with additional $6.1 Million in spending

Tom Peterson

Business, Home Page, The Dalles

As the Urban Renewal is eyeing its termination in 2029, board members are floating ideas to increase its spending limits by $6.1 million to complete projects in the downtown core.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Uncovering a Murder Mystery at Wasco County Public Library

Joshuah Albert

Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County

As a dark storm brewed over The Dalles on Thursday evening, Aug. 22, the thunder seemed to carry an ominous warning for those gathered at the Wasco County Public Library: a murder was about to unfold.

Aug 23

Aug 23 NCPHD Names New Health Officer Dr. Kathleen Wilder

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Wasco County, Hood River County

Dr. Kathleen Wilder has become North Central Public Health District’s (NCPHD) Public Health Officer, replacing Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg, who has served as the Health Officer for both Hood River County Health Department and NCPHD since May 2023.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Verbal dispute and grabbed steering wheel suspected in I-84 rollover near Rowena

Tom Peterson

Home Page

“The driver and the passenger were in a verbal dispute when the passenger grabbed the steering wheel and cranked it to the right,” the report states. “The passenger denied it and claimed the driver was traveling 95MPH and attempted to get her phone, and it caused the crash.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Update - August 23, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

Yesterday, crews successfully constructed over half a mile of new fireline near Tomlike Mountain, removing hazard trees while coordinating closely with resource advisors. Resource advisors are subject-matter experts, helping firefighters identify and protect natural and cultural features.

Aug 23

Aug 23 Shannon's Trivia: Super Duper Discombobulator

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page

The store above that obviously sold squash was in action in The Dalles in what appears to be the 70s. Tell us the name of this mom-and-pop shop. Send your answers to tom@cccnews.com by Sunday, Aug. 25 by 5:29 p.m. Those sending correct answers will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift certificate to Shannon’s Ice Cream. The winner will be announced Monday, Aug. 26.

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