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Old stories, news and photos from the last century of local newspapers in the Columbia River Gorge. A hundred years ago, an owl roosted in the governor's chair and a famed local wrecked his car.
Last week’s history mystery showed a crowd of people looking up at an old train engine, on the train tracks. According to an August 9, 1966 edition of The Dalles Chronicle, it shows “The Queen of the Rails,” a huge 800-class steam locomotive.
The Crown Point Country Museum opened its doors this March to a rural community of only a few thousand. The log cabin-inspired building is 3,500 square feet, tucked away not far from the Portland Women’s Forums and the Crown Point Vista House.
Free briefs: Trout Lake Community Council, Skamania County Weed Board
Free news: White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) successfully completed the public sale of $55 million in bonds on July 21.
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Free news: Deputy Joel Carmody received the Oregon State Marine Board’s “Service Excellence Award” for his consistent and exemplary efforts in his marine career, leading through the 2025 boating season.
Free news: The small community of Trout Lake in Klickitat County is home to two in-progress solar projects, one at Trout Lake Fire Hall and the other at Trout Lake’s only school building, both funded from clean energy grants.
On Aug. 4, city council discussed recovery from downtown flooding, considered new fence regulations and got an update on several infrastructure projects.
“We’ve had people open our closures,” said Public Works Director Jeff Hunter, “and drive across the bridges. And because our people removed the barricades and drove across the bridges, the county has now assumed any liability for the last two bridges we’ve done.”
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WHITE SALMON — During a special meeting on Aug. 13, White Salmon’s City Council signed off on two grants and decided to postpone deliberating …
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HOOD RIVER — Subject to final negotiation, a popular Hood River food manufacturer with a long tradition and national brand will purchase the L…
KLICKITAT CO. — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is proposing a 1,200-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) at the former…
Free news: The small community of Trout Lake in Klickitat County is home to two in-progress solar projects, one at Trout Lake Fire Hall and the other at Trout Lake’s only school building, both funded from clean energy grants.
On Aug. 4, city council discussed recovery from downtown flooding, considered new fence regulations and got an update on several infrastructure projects.
“We’ve had people open our closures,” said Public Works Director Jeff Hunter, “and drive across the bridges. And because our people removed the barricades and drove across the bridges, the county has now assumed any liability for the last two bridges we’ve done.”
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HOOD RIVER — Two big bands. One stage. On Sept. 10, the Jazz Collective Big Band of Hood River joins forces with Portland’s acclaimed North Portland (NoPo) Big Band for the End of Summer Big Bands Royale, a showcase concert at The Ruins.
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