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White Salmon Legion Plans Flag Retirement Ceremony

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White Salmon American Legion Post 87 and Elks Lodge 1868 will perform an American flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day this Wednesday.  The 30-minute event will start at 6 p.m. in Rheingarten Park to retire old, worn U.S. flags that have been submitted by Klickitat County citizens.  In addition, Elks Lodge members will present a brief history of the American flag, while displaying eight, full size historical American flags.  Citizens are invited to dispose of unserviceable U.S. flags of any size by depositing them in a box located at Hunsaker’s gas station in White Salmon.  They will be collected and later ceremoniously retired, at Wednesday’s ceremony or a similar event.  All community members are encouraged to attend.

 

Cows Wander In Sorosis Park Area

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Several cows over the past few days have been seen wandering at large in the area of Sorosis Park and Fort Dalles Readiness Center in The Dalles.  The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office says its dispatch center received a few calls about the cows at large over the weekend.  Officers from the Sheriff’s Office and The Dalles Police Department attempted to round them up, but the bovines remained elusive.  And the Sheriff’s Office reports Monday morning the herd got out again and was on the grounds at Columbia Gorge Community College.  If you know who these adventurous cows belong to, the Sheriff’s Office asks you to contact their owner or Dispatch at 541-296-5454.

 

Wasco County To Buy Former GOBI Building

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The Wasco County Commission has approved moving ahead with purchase of the former Greater Oregon Behavioral Health building on 401 East 3rd in The Dalles to house the County’s administrative functions under one roof.  Commissioners approved moving ahead with the purchase of the 38,000 square foot building for up to $3.8 million.  County Administrative Officer Tyler Stone says they’ve been looking at how best to put most of the County’s offices under one roof for a number of years, and when that happens citizens will have easier access to services.  The County Courthouse would be dedicated to justice-related departments, and the County’s annex property could be sold and put back on the tax rolls.  Commissioner Scott Hege pointed out there are a number of steps to be taken before the purchase is finalized and a plan developed to move into the building.

Pilot Uninjured In Crash Landing

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The pilot of a single-engine airplane that was forced to make a crash landing on Wednesday afternoon north of Highway 14 near Jacob Williams Winery escaped without injury.  Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer says 49-year-old Panat Thomas Pinit of Portland told officers that the plane’s engine quit, forcing him to land just before 3 p.m. Wednesday.  Songer added the plane hit a ditch and flipped over on its top.  Pinit was the only person on the plane, and was uninjured.  Songer said information has been given to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration for their investigation.

HR School Board Sets Timeline To Pick Interim Superintendent

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The Hood River County School District board approved a timeline to hire an interim superintendent for the upcoming school year.  The board approved posting the job immediately, intending to start interviews on approximately June 26 with the goal of making a hire on July 11 and having that person begin work July 17.  Board chair Corinda Hankins Elliott emphasized while this is a compressed timeline, the search for a permanent replacement for the outgoing Rich Polkinghorn will be lengthier and start early next year.  In other business, the board approved the proposed district budget for the 2023-24 school year.  And Parkdale Elementary School principal Gus Hedberg was tabbed as the district’s new human resources director.

Cherry Harvest Late, But Looks Good

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A cold and wet spring has led to cherry harvest start dates in the Columbia Gorge to be about two weeks behind normal.  OSU Extension’s Ashley Thompson says that has been the situation for the entire West Coast, but she expects harvesting to begin sometime after Monday.  Thompson says the cherry crop is looking good right now.  Thompson adds that the harvest should hit the Fourth of July market window, even though some of the varieties might be different than in a typical year.

Burn Ban In Wasco & Hood River Counties Starts Sunday

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A burn ban is being put in place by the Oregon Department of Forestry and all the fire districts in Hood River and Wasco County beginning Sunday.  With the burn ban in effect, all residential burning is prohibited including burn piles and burn barrels.  Residents are encouraged to use other methods of disposal for yard debris such as composting or chipping, and remain cautious if you decide to have a campfire, conduct an agricultural burn, or use fireworks.  For additional information on ODF’s Central Oregon District, including contact information and unit offices, please visit ODFcentraloregon.com.

Port of HR Seeks Members For Airport Advisory Committee

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The Port of Hood River is looking for two new members to join its Airport Advisory Committee.  The panel advises the Port Commission on issues at the Ken Jernstedt Airfield and is asked to provide input on planning, development, and other airport related items.  The committee is made up of 7 members of the public, as well as the Fixed Based Operator, a representative of the Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, and two Port Commissioners.  Members serve 3 year terms and must be approved by the Commission.  For application information, call 541-386-5116.

BLM Opens New Facility In Maupin

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The Bureau of Land Management has opened new facilities in Maupin for the agency and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate management of the area’s natural resources.  The new facilities include an office, workshop, and seasonal housing, and will serve as the operations center for recreation staff on the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.  The BLM manages the Lower Deschutes in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, the State of Oregon, and several local government entities.  The agency says the facilities are critical for infrastructure management along the river and will assist with multi-jurisdictional coordination among partners for emergency response and services including wildland fire and search and rescue efforts.  The project was made possible through partial funding by the Great American Outdoors Act.  Since the act was signed in 2020 about $45 million has been invested in public lands managed by the BLM in Oregon and Washington.

Burn Ban For West Klickitat County Starts June 15

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The western portion of Klickitat County will enter into a ban on open burning on June 15.  The County’s Burn Ban Zone 3 is defined as lands between the western boundaries of Klickitat County fire districts 4, 12, and 15 then north on the Klickitat River to north county line and to the west county line.  Lands under the ban are those outside the jurisdiction of the Yakama Nation, Washington Department of Natural Resources, and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.  It prohibits the issuance of burn permits except for authorized agricultural burning.  Residential barbecues will be allowed.  The ban goes into effect beginning next Thursday.

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