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Bridge Project Ends Early; Nighttime Closures Cancelled

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The Port of Hood River has received notification from contractor Abhe & Svoboda that they have completed work on the steel truss repairs on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge ahead of schedule.  That means all of the remaining nighttime bridge closures of the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge that were scheduled to continue through July 7 have been cancelled.  Nighttime bridge closures had been in place five times a week since June 22, when work began.  The next major closures of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge will be in the fall, when the cables for the bridge liftspan will be replaced.  That will require the bridge to be closed for a full weekend.  The dates for that closure have not yet been announced.

 

Port of HR Announces Closures For 4th Of July Fireworks

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The Port of Hood River will close the Spit area at 8:00 a.m. on July 4 until noon on Wednesday.  That’s to allow for setup and cleanup of the annual Fourth of July fireworks show.  In addition, access to the Sandbar from the Event Site and the sandy area of the Marina Beach will be closed at 7:00 p.m. on July 4 to all access due to the fireworks display.  People planning on watching the fireworks from the Marina and the Waterfront are reminded that the show’s conclusion usually brings very heavy traffic congestion and there will be significant delays in exiting the area.  Once the Marina Park parking areas are full, “Closed” signs will be posted at the entrance and additional vehicles will not be allowed into Marina Park.  Fireworks of any kind are prohibited on all Port properties, including the Marina and Waterfront areas.

Bingen Point Again Available For 4th Of July Fireworks

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The Port of Klickitat along with the cities of White Salmon and Bingen will once again have a safe area for residents to enjoy and use fireworks at Bingen Point on the evening of the Fourth.  The Port will permit the discharge and use of fireworks only in designated areas on Bingen Point between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. on July 4.  At all other times fireworks are prohibited.  Children under 15 should be accompanied by an adult, and emergency services will be in the area.  All illegal fireworks will be confiscated.

July 4 White Salmon Parade

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White Salmon will hold its annual Fourth of July community parade on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.  Tammara Tippel of the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce says this year’s grand marshals are Bob Durham and Jill Vacek.  Parade check-in is on Tohomish at Spokes Bike Park, and the parade will follow the regular route through downtown White Salmon.  Parade entrants should arrive by 10:25 a.m. for judging.

Federal Funds For Mt Adams Forest Conservation Efforts

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The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act provides $8.25 million for forest conservation efforts around Mt. Adams.  The appropriation pays for phase 1 of the project, which will conserve 6,378 acres of forests surrounding the town of Trout Lake.  Washington U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s Office says the project will support one of the state’s last thriving forestry workforces, supplying 1,409 jobs and feeding three local mills that alone support 300 jobs.  The conservation easement will also protect drinking water supply for Trout Lake and critical habitat for fish and wildlife while securing public recreation access.  The grant comes from the Forest Service’s Forest Legacy Program, which ia administered in partnership with state agencies to protect privately owned conservation easements or land purchases.

Federal Grant Awarded To Plan Bicycle/Pedestrian Access For New Bridge

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The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement has received a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.  The $3.6 million grant will fund the planning, preliminary engineering and design for pedestrian and bicycle amenities on the new bridge.  Plans for the new bridge call for a 12-foot walking and biking path on its west side.  In recent open house events held by the bridge project team, members of the public expressed a strong desire for adequate walking and biking amenities on the new bridge, as well as connections to existing infrastructure.  The federal grant program helps communities build transportation projects that have significant local or regional impact and improve safety and equity.  The RAISE grant is one of several federal grants the project team is pursuing to reduce local funding and tolls needed to fund the project.

 

Hood River A Finalist In Small Town Beer Scene Contest

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Hood River is one of 20 national finalists for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Award in the best small town beer scene.  A panel of experts chose twenty finalists before voting was turned over to the public to crown the winner.  According to the most recent information from the Oregon Office of Economic Analysis in August 2019, Hood River has 13 times the U.S. average for breweries per capita, and nearly 25 times the volume of craft beer produced.  In nominating Hood River as a finalist in the category, contest organizers noted, “Local libations are almost always close at hand in Hood River.”  The public is invited to vote daily by visiting the Best Small Town Beer Scene section of the USA Today 10Best Awards, which also includes a current leaderboard and a list of competing towns.  Voting closes July 24 at 8:59 a.m.  The top 10 small beer towns, determined by votes, will be announced on August 4.

Health Groups To Join Together

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One Community Health and NorthShore Medical Group, two of the Columbia River Gorge’s primary care groups, are joining together.   Starting in January of 2024, NorthShore Medical Group will become part of One Community Health.  NorthShore was founded in 1974 and One Community Health in 1986.  New health services will become more accessible for people living in Washington as a result of the combination.  Providers, staff, and phone numbers will remain the same.  People with health insurance, as well as those without insurance, will continue to be welcomed as patients.  Both organizations receive federal funding to provide services to all, regardless of insurance status, and offer a comprehensive sliding scale discount program for people without insurance.  New to NorthShore patients will be the opportunity to utilize the sliding scale discount program for insurance plans with high deductibles, copayments, or limited coverage.  Additionally, NorthShore patients will no longer have a Medicare Part B deductible. 

 

Meadows Announces New President/GM & CEO

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Mt. Hood Meadows announced it has named Greg Pack as its new President and General Manager, and Jeremy Riss was named Chief Operating Officer.  The resort says Pack has held many positions in the ski industry for more than 30 years, and has been instrumental in leading company-wide initiatives for guest and team experiences at both Mt. Hood Meadows and Cooper Spur.  In his new role, Pack will continue to focus on long-range planning and development.  Riss joined Mt. Hood Meadows in 1994 as a ski instructor and worked his way up to Vice President, Commercial Operations.  As Chief Operating Officer, he will oversee day-to-day operations of the resorts.

MCCAC Receives Grant To Make Gloria Center A Resiliency Project

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Mid-Columbia Community Action has received a grant from the Oregon Department of Energy to make the Gloria Center that is under construction in The Dalles a community resiliency project.  Community Action Executive Director Kenny LaPoint says a full solar array and battery backup system will be a part of the facility. allowing it to be used as a community center during an emergency.  The Gloria Center being constructed on 2505 West 7th in The Dalles will streamline access to essential services, improve efficiency and sustainability for service providers, and establish a permanent location for Community Action’s non-congregate emergency shelter.       

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