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Klickitat County Commissioners responded to a longstanding request to install edge striping on Snowden Road, but in order to do so in good conscience, they had to do others, as Klickitat County Engineer Seth Scarola told commissioners.
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Effective immediately, the company fee drops to $100 and the driver fee to $50. Total annual TNC fees (license and driver) are capped at $800, with “driver” defined as someone who makes more than 50% of their trips — and more than 10 a year — within city limits.
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A total of $40,000 will be evenly split between The Next Door, Inc., for ongoing youth and adult mental health supports, and to Gorge Mutual Aid, under the umbrella of Gorge Ecumenical Ministries, for daily needs like groceries and travel expenses.
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Cascade Locks can expect an increase in their water bills, as new rates for wastewater treatment are expected to increase around 9% starting in September.
Free news: Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) will again participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), created by the members and management of Metallica.
Road closed: It’s construction season in The Dalles. Pictured, a closed First Street near the Granada Theater. First Street is closed for a sewer project, as previously reported.
Work on the city’s Periodic Commerce Update continues, it was reported at the July 7 city council meeting.
THE DALLES — Multiple vehicles collided, causing serious injury to a driver and blocking I-84 near The Dalles, on July 6.
THE GORGE — The community is invited to participate in the regular update of the Regional Economic Development Strategy for the Mid-Columbia region. Led by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), the strategy will outline a five-year plan.
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HOOD RIVER — After commissioners neglected to extend a sales agreement on Tuesday, Amazon now has less than a week to purchase 11 acres from t…
THE GORGE — The community is invited to participate in the regular update of the Regional Economic Development Strategy for the Mid-Columbia region. Led by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD), the strategy will outline a five-year plan.
Free news: Klein & Associates, a land surveying and engineering company, has partnered with AKS, the regional professional consulting services firm.
Free news: Residents in Hood River and The Dalles have two new free places to recycle materials not accepted in curbside recycling carts. The new centers help reduce contamination in recycling and increase the number of items recycled.
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BINGEN — Emotions quickly boiled over at the Bingen City Council meeting on July 7, as irate business owners and concerned residents demanded leadership address downtown’s sluggish recovery from flood damages, which occurred after a water main break in mid-April.
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HOOD RIVER — In the face of rising personal transportation costs, Hood River’s Bikes Buddies and Sol Rides are teaming up to pilot residents’ comfort level with alternative means. Their new e-bike library and rebate program grants eligible participants a free, two-week test drive for daily transit, pre-curated to match their lifestyle.
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HOOD RIVER — At the height of garden season —when the Pacific Northwest is lush with color, texture, and late summer light — “In a Garden” art exhibition at 301 Gallery in downtown Hood River, invites visitors into an immersive celebration of nature’s peaceful complexity and exuberant growth.
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