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THE GORGE — An historic, deteriorating bridge with narrow, outmoded lanes and frequent traffic closures still provides an important crossing point for Columbia Gorge travelers, and it’s going to be expensive to replace.
Free news: This free presentation will be held at Working Hands, 1021 12th St., Hood River, on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. Questions to admin@hoodriverwatershed.org.
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Free news: The Columbia River Gorge Commission announced the launch of its completely redesigned website at gorgecommission.org, replacing a site that had served the agency for more than 10 years.
Free news: Columbia River Gorge Commission and USDA Forest Service have revised the Management Plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to allow for expedited permitting processes and critical infrastructure repair while protecting natural resources within the Columbia River Gorge.
BZ CORNER — “I like to make things probable that are seemingly impossible,” said Natalie Anderson, owner and founder of The Missing Corner in BZ Corner, Washington. Right off Highway 141, the building serves as a community center that hosts events, workshops and courses.
KLICKITAT CO. — Perched above the Klickitat River, a 2,666-acre parcel known as Klickitat Oaks is now accessible to the public after being acquired by the nonprofit Columbia Land Trust.
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Free news from Uplift Local: Formed just last year, the Economic Vitality Committee seeks to better fulfill one of the two stated purposes of the National Scenic Area Act: supporting the economy of local communities, consistent with scenic area protections.
Free news from Uplift Local: Eight are single, two are married, and for two people, no marital status is listed. Two thirds of those arrested have no criminal convictions.
Free news: Senator will hold open-to-all town halls in Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties.
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BZ CORNER — “I like to make things probable that are seemingly impossible,” said Natalie Anderson, owner and founder of The Missing Corner in BZ Corner, Washington. Right off Highway 141, the building serves as a community center that hosts events, workshops and courses.
Gorge Commission Economic Vitality Committee, March 4 — Not enough members came to the Gorge Commission’s Economic Vitality committee meeting …
SKAMANIA CO. — In response to a request from Gov. Bob Ferguson, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low interest feder…
THE DALLES — With limited action items and sparse public attendance, The Dalles City Council meeting on March 9 wrapped up after an hour and a…
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THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles wants to double the size of its primary water storage reservoir, Crow Creek, and pull more winter runoff from the Dog River — a project first planned in the 1990s.
In the heart of downtown Hood River, a historic building is being re-imagined for modern wellness. The Union Building was built by L.C. Baldwin Construction generations ago and now houses Outbound Wellness.
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THE GORGE — An historic, deteriorating bridge with narrow, outmoded lanes and frequent traffic closures still provides an important crossing point for Columbia Gorge travelers, and it’s going to be expensive to replace.
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