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For Klickitat County Commissioners, Oct. 13 was data center day. In the morning workshop session, the community got its first look at the proposed data center ordinance, and the formal afternoon session featured the proposed interim zoning controls. 

HOOD RIVER — How did the Columbia River Gorge — a wind-swept region known for pears and water sports — evolve into a hotspot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones? Jason Hartmann, project manager of the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA), has the answers.

THE DALLES — During a public hearing at its Oct. 13 meeting, The Dalles City Council unanimously declared that a city-owned, undevelopable parcel demonstrates zero public need, thereby initiating next steps to sell the .12-acre parcel.

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THE GORGE — Former University of Portland runner John Kavulich won the 2026 Columbia Gorge Marathon on Oct. 18, capping two days of road racing in Hood River.

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Registrarse para recibir alertas de emergencia es el primer paso importante para estar preparado ante cualquier situación. Visita estos sitios web en Oregón y Washington para registrarte. Puedes adaptar: qué tipo de alertas recibes y cómo las recibes — ejemplo por correo electrónico, mensaje…

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Free news: The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on Monday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 29, weather permitting, at E 13th St. between Washington St. and Union St. and on Court St. between E 12th St. and E 14th St.

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For Klickitat County Commissioners, Oct. 13 was data center day. In the morning workshop session, the community got its first look at the proposed data center ordinance, and the formal afternoon session featured the proposed interim zoning controls. 

HOOD RIVER — How did the Columbia River Gorge — a wind-swept region known for pears and water sports — evolve into a hotspot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones? Jason Hartmann, project manager of the Gorge Tech Alliance (GTA), has the answers.

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MORO — For Teresa Farmer, 49, having a small family-owned business, Teresa’s Cat and Dog Rescue, is something she can feel proud of. It might …

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Hood River Valley High School freshman Vivaan Sharma joined Sense of Place on Oct. 14 to show off robots and let audience members try driving them. On stage with Sarah Fox before the lecture, Sharma shared how robotics has taught him perseverance and teamwork, discussing the team’s state championship trip to an international competition.

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