Mid-Columbia Community Action is taking applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program in Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties as winter draws closer. Community Action director Kenny LaPoint says they’ve been able to run the program year-round since June of 2020. Qualification for the program is 60 percent of the area median income based on family size. To apply, go to mccac.com or call Community Action at 541-298-5131.