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THE DALLES — Wasco County commissioners voted March 18 to send $5,000 to Oregonians for Floodplain Protection, a coalition challenging how federal regulators plan to carry out Oregon floodplain rules intended to protect endangered salmon and steelhead habitat.
GOLDENDALE — The most colorful part of Klickitat County Commissioner meetings often comes when taking reports from Zak Kennedy, the lobbyist who represents Washington cities in Olympia.
BINGEN — The Bingen City Council met on March 17 to discuss city business and policy. Topics included the proposed underground cable in the Columbia River, the city’s time capsule, a community support statement, and numerous project updates.
HOOD RIVER — Although it’s still more than a year away, construction of a new toll bridge between Hood River and White Salmon presents an early logistical challenge for the two separate entities with the biggest immediate stake in the project — and it centers on toll revenue.
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Free news: The conference will be held at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Drive, The Dalles, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18.
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.
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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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