The History Museum of Hood River County is presenting an exhibit about Japanese American World War II soldiers through the end of the year.  A Long Road to Travel was developed in partnership with the Japanese American Museum of Oregon.  The museum’s Anna Goodwin says the exhibit tells the story of 400 first generation Japanese American soldiers from Oregon who served in World War II despite their families being placed in internment camps at the same time.  The History Museum of Hood River County is in Port Marina Park, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

The annual Pig Bowl is Saturday evening at Sid White Field on the Wahtonka campus in The Dalles, this year featuring Columbia Gorge Law Enforcement taking on Firefighters in a flag football game.  This year’s beneficiary of proceeds from the game is 30-year-old Faalelei Niko of The Dalles, who is in need of a kidney transplant because of Lupus SLE.  Michael Halloran of the Oregon State Police says one of the goals of this year’s game is to raise awareness of the need for kidney donors.  The game begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at Sid White Field, with admission $5 per person or $20 for a family.  You can buy points for either or both teams by going to pigbowl.net.

Fall term at Columbia Gorge Community College gets underway on Monday, and school officials say those interested in taking classes can still get signed up.  CGCC Vice President of Student Services Mike Espinoza says it is not too late for people to enroll, and school staff are ready to help new students get started.  CGCC Vice President of Instructional Services Jarett Gilbert says enrollment is ahead of where it was at this time last year.  Those who want more information on attending CGCC can go to cgcc.edu.  

Volleyball

The Dalles def. Estacada 25-14, 25-18, 25-22

  Cross Country

Hood River Valley took four of the top six places to win the girls portion of a five-school Northwest Oregon Conference meet at Lents Park in Portland.  Phoebe Wood and Syl Perrin finished 1-2 for the Eagles.  In the boys’ half of the meet, Jackson Bullock was fourth and Sebastian Clarkson fifth for HRV as the Eagles finished second to Wilsonville.

  Boys Soccer

North Clackamas Christian 4, Horizon Christian 3

Google has submitted an application to The Dalles Community Development Director to build a new data center on former aluminium plant property on River Road.  According to the application submitted by Whiting-Turner Contracting on behalf of Design, LLC, the corporate name Google uses in development applications, the proposal is to construct a data center over 290,000 square feet in size, along with a separate office building and associated infrastructure.  Written comments on the application are being taken by the Community Development office through October 3.  Community Development will make an administrative decision on the application, which can be appealed to the municipal Planning Commission.

Wasco County has received a $1.85 million grant from the state for infrastructure improvements for the county fairgrounds and Hunt Park.  The County has posted a request for proposals on its website.  County Executive Assistant Kathy Clark told County Commissioners on Wednesday the list of projects to be covered by the funds is lengthy.  RV site and electrical improvements, air conditioning installations, outdoor lighting, public address system, and a fiber optic loop for Wi-Fi are just a part of the planned work.

The Wasco County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Xena will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s.  The Sheriff’s Office says K-9 Xena’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Ruby Sue.”  Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.  Vested Interest in K9s is a charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.  This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is American made and custom fitted.  Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest.   For more information on how to donate, go to www.vik9s.org.

Mid-Columbia Community Concert Association season gets underway Thursday evening at 7 p.m. with the Marsh Family Band performing at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.  The association’s Patti Blagg says for the first time, they’ve set up a residency with the artist, spending the week going to schools and other community organizations.  Thursday’s concert is the first of three this fall, with another three planned for the spring.  For series and ticket information, go to mccca.info.

Boys Soccer</p> Franklin 2, Hood River Valley 1</p> The Dalles 2, Crook County 2</p>   Girls Soccer</p> The Dalles 8, Crook County 0</p> Hood River Valley 7, Heritage 0</p> Columbia 2, Tenino 0</p> LaCenter 8, Stevenson 0</p> Goldendale 2, Warden 0</p>   Volleyball</p> Columbia def. Riverside 3-0</p> Dufur def. Horizon Christian 25-18, 25-20, 25-11</p> Klickitat-Glenwood def. Lyle-Wishram 25-22, 25-9, 25-11</p> Sherman def. Spray-Mitchell-Wheeler 25-17, 21-25, 14-25, 25-12, 15-8</p> Goldendale def. Granger 3-0</p>

The White Salmon City Council will be voting on a contract for their new City Administrator at their meeting Wednesday evening.  Troy Rayburn is to start on the job October 24.  Mayor Marla Keethler says he brings a broad array of public administration experience to the position, most recently as project coordinator for the Sisters Public Works Department.  Keethler says the City has needed an administrator to put in the processes, systems, and structures for all the services the City provides.