The Dalles Unit of the Oregon Department of Forestry has declared an end to fire season on all of the lands State Forestry protects in Wasco and Hood River counties.  Burn permits are still required year round for all burn barrels and debris piles.  A written burn plan is required for all slash piles.  If you live within a rural fire district, they must be contacted about their requirements.  Forestry officials ask everyone who plans to burn to do so safely, and in compliance with your burn permit or burn plan.  Brief warming and drying trends in the fall can cause a smoldering fire to reignite, or increase the intensity of your burn.

Volleyball The Dalles def. Hood River Valley 25-23, 25-18, 25-20:  The Riverhawks take third place in the Columbia River Conference and advance to the Oregon Class 5-A play-in round next week. Seton Catholic def. Columbia 25-19, 25-9, 25-22 Stevenson def. Castle Rock 25-23, 25-23, 25-22 Sunnyside Christian def. Lyle-Wishram 25-11, 25-16, 25-11   Girls Soccer Columbia 2, Seton Catholic 1:  The Bruins move into third place in the Trico League with the win, and hosts Castle Rock on Thursday to try to maintain that position.  The top three teams in the Trico advance to the district playoffs. LaCenter 7, Stevenson 1 LaSalle 9, Goldendale 1   Boys Water Polo Hood River Valley 11, David Douglas 8   Girls Water Polo David Douglas 14, Hood River Valley 10

Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity will hold a Women Build Day for women who want to learn construction skills and help build homes.  Participants in the November 1 event will learn how to hang drywall and work together to complete the 25th Habitat home in The Dalles.  The event will take place on November 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1301 East 12th in The Dalles.  Space is limited to 15 participants.    Those who would like to take part are asked to call Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity at 541-296-8817.

The Port of Hood River’s Waterfront Refinement Plan is expected to go the municipal planning commission soon..  The refinement plan deals with issues that need to be resolved before the Port moves forward on the west edge of the Nichols Basin and Lot 1.  Port Executive Director Michael McElwee says there are three major components to the refinement plan, including looking to modify zoning on the west edge of the Nichols Basin.  Other major elements include enhanced design guidelines particularly focused on Lot 1, and modifications to technical issues.  Technical work on the plan has been on-going this month, and it is scheduled to go before the Hood River City Planning Commission on December 1.

Boys Soccer Hood River Valley 8, Pendleton 0:  Andres Baeza scored a pair of goals while six others added a single tally as the Eagles won their 12th straight game. Hermiston 4, The Dalles 0:  Hermiston moves to 3-1 in the Columbia River Conference heading into a matchup with first place Hood River Valley on Wednesday.   Girls Soccer Hood River Valley 4, Pendleton 0:  Sindy Magana had a goal and two assists as the Eagles clinched a share of the Columbia River Conference title. Hermiston 2,  The Dalles 1:  Hermiston held off a late Riverhawk charge in the final minutes to secure the win.   Volleyball Pendleton def. The Dalles 25-20, 25-17, 25-21 Hermiston def. Hood River Valley 25-13, 24-26, 25-23, 27-25 LaCenter def. Columbia 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 Seton Catholic def. Stevenson 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 Dufur def. South Wasco 3 games to 0 Sherman def. Horizon Christian 25-16, 25-7, 25-17 Granger def. Goldendale 25-15, 25-3, 25-10   Cross Country The Dalles girls were second and the boys third at the Wildhorse Invitational in Pendleton.  Emily Morin had a third place finish in the girls’ race, and Jony Nelson was 11th in the boys’ run.

White Salmon City Councilors approved upping the speed limit on Dock Grade Road from 25 to 30 miles per hour.  Mayor David Poucher says they had received comments from citizens who said the jump to 30 would be appropriate.  At the top of the road as it comes into the City, the speed limit will go back down to 25 miles per hour.

Oak and Front streets in Hood River will be closed from First to State Monday between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. as work begins on paving for the State Street project.  State will be closed at times next week from Front to Sixth, with no parking or traffic allowed as the operation goes down the street.  Those with questions can call project manager Gary Lindemyer at 541-387-5024.

The White Salmon City Council has decided to issue a request for proposals to lease a 2,500 square feet of property at the Park and Ride lot near the Hood River Interstate Bridge.  The City had received a $500 a month offer to lease the space for a recreational marijuana dispensary, but received testimony at a Wednesday night hearing from citizens questioning if that amount was a fair price.  Mayor David Poucher says an RFP process will enable a fair price to be established.  Some residents also questioned whether the state would pull funding from the Park and Ride if parking spaces are removed for the location of a building, but Poucher says they have never received a response from the state when the City notified them of the offer.  Poucher adds the Council does not have to grant a lease after the RFP process if it does not want to.