The Port of Hood River says the Hood River–White Salmon Interstate Bridge will close to vehicle traffic Wednesday morning at 7:30 a.m. for the passage of the Tug Defiance. The bridge is expected to reopen by 8:30 a.m. Port officials say the bridge may reopen sooner if the vessel passes ahead of schedule. The closure could also extend beyond 8:30 a.m. if unexpected conditions delay the vessel’s passage or bridge operations. Travelers should plan ahead and expect delays. The Port is required under U.S. Coast Guard regulations to accommodate bridge lift requests submitted with at least 12 hours’ notice.
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TD Council Approves Having State Administer TLT’s
The Dalles City Council gave its approval to transferring administration of the City’s Transient Lodging Tax to the Oregon Department of Revenue. The move is being made for two reasons in particular. One is to take some duties off of the City’s financial staff to allow for more time to address other areas. And Mayor Rich Mays added the state is in a better position to do enforcement. City officials said they will provide instructions to those who pay TLT’s to help facilitate the change, which takes effect October 1, but the first filing deadline will not be until February of 2027.
Hood River Council Codifies ADU Exemption For SDC’s Sharing Connections
The Hood River City Council voted to codify exempting Accessory Dwelling Units from water and sewer Systems Development Charges if the unit shares connections with a primary residence. Municipal Finance Director Chris Longinetti noted this has been the practice of the City since May of 2019. There was some debate about whether this actually provides any real incentive for ADU construction, but Councilor Doug Stepina said the policy did refect their intentions. The Council approved the first reading of the ordinance.
September 14 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Girls Soccer
Trout Lake 6, The Dalles JV II 0
Volleyball
Dufur def. Mannahouse Christian Academy 25-21, 25-13, 25-9
Fatal Accident On Highway 35
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning near Hood River. Oregon State Police say 33-year-old Omar Julio Solano-Delgado of Hood River was driving south on Highway 35 about a mile south of the intersection with Old Columbia River Drive at about 2:36 a.m. when his Subaru Outback left the roadway, went through a guardrail and traveled down a steep embankment. Solano-Delgado was pronounced dead at the scene. The highway was affected for about an hour while investigators worked at the crash site. State police say impairment is being investigated as a possible contributing factor. Hood River Fire and EMS, WyEast Fire District, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon Department of Transportation assisted at the scene.
Museum To Host Exhibit On Tech Industry
The upcoming exhibit at the History Museum of Hood River County will focus on the region’s tech industry, and more specifically avionics. The exhibit is called “Talk Tech to Me,” and is being put together in conjunction with the Gorge Technology Alliance. Museum Executive Director Lisa Commander says the focus will be on the numerous companies that can be traced back to Insitu. The exhibit will open October 1 and run through the end of the year, with an opening reception planned for that day.
Grasshopper Fire Cooled By Wet Conditions
Rain, wind and cool temperatures arrived at the Grasshopper Fire Sunday, with the west side of the fire receiving more wet weather than the east end. Conditions were unsafe for hand crews to work in some areas, including on the direct line construction in the Boulder Creek drainage. Northwest Complex Incident Management Team 10 Operations Section Chief Pete Suver says fire personnel and equipment worked on paved and graveled roads, continuing repair work and debris abatement. The Grasshopper Fire is considered 97% contained, with a size of 93,982 acres.
Weekend Cool Reduces Austin Fire Intensity
Cooler temperatures and light rain over the weekend helped keep the Austin Fire at low intensity. The fire on the Mt. Hood National Forest in Clackamas County has burned about 12,877 acres and is 60 percent contained, with 840 personnel assigned. Firefighters used the cooler weather to mop up hot spots, strengthen control lines and repair roads and dozer lines. Crews also continued chipping, piling and hauling woody debris away from the fireline. Monday will be warmer and dry, with little wind. Officials expect a warming and drying trend through next weekend, with possible east winds arriving midweek.
The Dalles Public Works Continues Catch Basin Work
The Dalles Public Works Department is cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the city through October 2. Crews began the work last week. This week, beginning today, crews expect to work from the west side of town toward Cherry Heights Road. Next week, crews plan to clean catch basins between Dry Hollow Road and Cherry Heights Road, south of Fourth Street. Work is scheduled each day from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Residents are asked to park in a way that keeps stormwater catch basins accessible during those hours. Temporary traffic controls may be in place while crews work. Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use caution in work areas and follow all temporary traffic-control devices. The city says cleaning the catch basins helps maintain efficient drainage into the stormwater system and protects property and the environment. For more information, contact The Dalles Public Works Department at 541-296-5401.
September 11-12 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Football
Barlow 28, Hood River Valley 21
Woodburn 17, The Dalles 13
Ilwaco 21, Columbia 10
Stevenson 36, Goldendale 29
Dufur 72, Crosspoint Christian 28
Sherman 38, Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 0
North Lake 61, South Wasco 12
Volleyball
Sherman def. Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 27-25, 25-8, 25-12
Sherman def. Umatilla 25-145, 25-7, 25-12 ‘
Central Christian def. Dufur 19-25, 25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 15-11
Dufur def. Umpqua Valley Christian 25-14, 25-16, 25-23
Grand View Christian def. Trout Lake-Glenwood 25-20, 11-25, 25-23, 15-25, 15-12
Seton Catholic def. Stevenson 3-0
Cross Country
Hood River Valley’s Savina Davis finished fifth in the girls’ varsity run at the Oregon City Invitational.
Stevenson’s Daisy Jones finished second in the girls’ varsity race at the Steve Maas Run-A-Ree at Hudson’s Bay.