The Port of Hood River is warning of a new phishing scam that several tolling agencies around the country are experiencing. Those agencies are reporting texts purporting to be from the agencies claiming people have outstanding toll charges, and requesting personal information to settle those accounts. The Port of Hood River says customers who receive an unsolicited text, email, or similar message suggesting it is from any toll agency should not click on the link. BreezeBy account holders can use approved safe methods to check their accounts such as the official BreezeBy website or the BreezeBy app available from the Apple App Store or Google Play. If you receive an unexpected text regarding tolls you can also call the Port of Hood River directly at 541-386-1645. Those who receive a fraudulent text can file a complaint with the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. That is a site dedicated to sharing information on Internet crimes across law enforcement agencies.
Author: mbailey
Bingen Centennial Celebration Saturday
Bingen will celebrate its 100th birthday on Saturday. The city was incorporated on April 18, 1924. Bingen Mayor Catherine Kiewit says there was a long period between the planning of the city and its incorporation, with German settlers coming to the area in the 1890’s. Saturday’s birthday bash includes a Mayor’s Welcome that will include a time capsule reveal at 10 a.m. at the Society Hotel, a City Passport walk from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Bingen, and a birthday party celebration from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. back at the Society Hotel.
Providence Nurses Conduct Informational Picket
Frontline nurses who work at Providence Hood River conducted an informational picket on Wednesday afternoon outside the hospital, prior to a short rally at nearby Jackson Park. The nurses are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association, which represents more than 4,000 frontline nurses working in nine Providence Health System facilities from Portland to Medford. Providence is Oregon’s largest healthcare system and one of the state’s largest corporations. Nurses at Providence Hood River began bargaining with management in December. Along with wage and health benefit increases, the ONA says the nurses are also seeking an increase in the number of registered nurses at the hospital, and better workplace safety technology.
Dufur Schools Ready For Health Center
The Dufur School District says its new School Based Health Center is nearing completion, anticipating a limited opening this summer followed by a grand opening in the fall. The Ranger Pride Education Foundation announced a fundraising campaign for the Center called the Building Ranger Health & Wellness Brick Campaign. Custom engraved bricks will be placed in a new courtyard connecting the Health Center with the school. Information on the bricks, pricing, and how to place an order is available at polarengraving.com, or by calling Dufur School at 541-467-2509.
April 9 Prep Sports Roundup
Baseball
Centennial 12, Hood River Valley 1
Stanfield 14, Dufur 4
Irrigon 13, Sherman 3
Goldendale 17, LaSalle 5: Cameron Groves had three hits with a homer and two runs batted in for the Timberwolves.
Softball
Hood River Valley 21, Parkrose 1: Marina Castaneda’s second grand slam homer of the season highlighted at 18-run third inning that lifted the Eagles to the win.
Columbia sweeps Stevenson 16-1 and 10-0: Madison Russum drove in four runs in first game while Danica Herman brought home three in the nightcap.
Naches Valley sweeps Goldendale 17-6 and 14-13.
Boys Tennis
Hood River Valley 4, Parkrose 4 (HRV wins by sets 10-9)
Crook County 8, The Dalles 0
Girls Tennis
Crook County 7, The Dalles 1
Track and Field
South Wasco was the boys’ winner and Trout Lake topped the girls’ standings at a five-school meet in Maupin. Joey Holloway of South Wasco won three boys’ events, while Violette Anderson was first in a trio of girls’ events.
Boys Lacrosse
Hood River Valley 15, Tigard 2
Boys Soccer
Columbia 3, King’s Way Christian 2
Klickitat County Commissioners Agree On Jail Questions For Sheriff
Klickitat County Commissioners Tuesday morning reached consensus on four pages of questions to ask Sheriff Bob Songer about the County Jail. The question list was developed by Commissioner Jacob Anderson and given to Commission Chair Lori Zoller to work with Songer and his staff to get answered. Commissioner Dan Christopher said after reviewing them that most of them “were not outlandish,” but added the detail involved would be difficult to get answered within the week Anderson suggested, and Zoller thought that wasn’t enough time. Songer said he was willing to work with the Commissioners on getting the answers, as long as there wasn’t a time frame placed on them that would make the sheriff’s department and its employees look bad. County Human Resources and Administrative Services Department Director Robb Van Cleave told Commissioners there are literally hundreds of tasks being worked on based on a motion approved at a special meeting on March 29 that would head toward closing the jail.
HR Council Approves First Reading Of URA Board Change
The Hood River City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to limit membership on the Urban Renewal Agency board to the City Council. Councilors had made the request of Urban Renewal Administrator Will Norris to draw up the ordinance last month after debating whether to include other taxing districts on the panel. Norris said the change will take effect on January 1, 2025 to coincide with the term of two Port of Hood River Commissioners currently on the URA board. Norris added next up will be a look at the URA’s bylaws, and he expects to bring that to the City Council for discussion on May 13.
TD Outreach Team Talks Airport During D.C. Trip
As part of The Dalles Community Outreach Team trip to Washington, D.C. recently, development at the Columbia Gorge Regional Airport of a training hangar for the Columbia Gorge Community College aviation maintenance technician program and a business park expansion was one of the main topics of discussion. City Economic Development Officer Dan Spatz told City Councilors that the project began with a $2.8 million grant from the federal Economic Development Administration, but cost escalation waiting two years for the grant to be awarded upped the total cost of the project from an original estimate of $3.5 million to $5.9 million. Spatz added the Northwest congressional delegation is on board to help get the final funds for the project, adding it helps to have Washington Senator Patty Murray on the appropriations committee.
HR County To Put Public Safety Levy On November Ballot
Hood River County appears that it will be putting renewal of the public safety local option levy on the November general election ballot. County Administrator Allison Williams says they will be putting an official action on the Commission’s agenda for their regular Monday meeting. Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer explains they want to do it in November to give themselves a second opportunity in May, before it would impact the County budget. The levy was first approved by voters in 2020.
April 8 Prep Sports Roundup
Baseball
The Dalles 6, Madras 0: The Riverhawks win the Tri-Valley Conference opener as Sam Shaver threw a two-hitter and struck out 14, and also drove in two runs at the plate.
Columbia sweeps Riverside 25-1 and 22-1 (check to make sure of final): A 12-run second inning keyed the opener and a 14-run third inning propelled the Bruins to the second victory.
Softball
The Dalles 11, Madras 0: The Dalles win its TVC opener as Zoe LeBreton and Keiliani Crichton-Tunai homered, and Ava Graves drove in three runs.
Girls Lacrosse
Hood River Valley 14, Cleveland 0