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Public Works Director Jeff Hunter noted the county is looking ahead to deal with housing for the 3,000 construction workers expected for the Goldendale Pumped Storage project.
Free news:Â In the early afternoon on Feb. 13, Klickitat County deputies were called to the area of MP1 on Naught Road near Bickleton.
Free news:Â The City of White Salmon will begin the Transmission Main Replacement / Phase IIA Project in March. Residents and travelers are invited to drop in to learn about the project schedule, construction staging, traffic control, and what property owners and travelers can expect during construction.
Este es el primero de una serie de comunicados informativos de Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC). Recientemente, hemos notado que está circulando información incorrecta en la comunidad. Nuestro objetivo es compartir información precisa y actualizada sobre MCCAC y los servicios qu…
THE GORGE — OSU Hood River County Extension and the Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the Garden Gathering series of monthly educational workshops. These free and informative presentations are held each month through October and are designed to …
Free news:Â Following an extensive search process, the City of Hood River has selected Michael (Josh) Rogers as its new fire chief.Â
Free news: The Fate of The Union:Â Senators to co-host virtual town hall the same day as the State of the Union to answer Oregonians' questions about protecting the Constitution and resisting Donald Trump's assaults on the Bill of Rights.
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Free news: Come learn from OSU Extension Forester Glenn Ahrens at the Central Gorge Master Gardener's Community Class, "Managing to Keep Trees Healthy," on Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. at the Hood River Valley Christian Church.
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TROUTDALE — Sugarpine Drive-In, located at the edge of Troutdale on the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway, is featuring Hood River pears in its …
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Preparatory work leading to replacement of the Hood River Bridge is under way this month, as contractors conduct riverbed borings from barges anchored near the Oregon shore.
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Final hearing held as statewide debate over the operations ignites once again during Oregon’s short session.
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Free news:Â The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington recently opened online applications for its 2026 scholarship cycle.Â
Free news: From crisis stabilization to homeownership opportunities, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority (MCHA) and Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation (CCHC) offer a full spectrum of services supporting Gorge families.
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THE GORGE — OSU Hood River County Extension and the Central Gorge Master Gardeners welcome home gardeners of all abilities to attend the Garden Gathering series of monthly educational workshops. These free and informative presentations are held each month through October and are designed to …
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