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TD Budget Committee Starts Work

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The Dalles City Budget Committee on Monday started the first of three nights of work on the 2024-25 municipal budget.  City Manager Matthew Klebes gave the budget message, noting the fiscal plan was developed by staff keeping the goals developed in a City goal-setting session last year, including livability, housing, infrastructure, and long-term fiscal health.  Among the budget items Klebes highlighted:  a revamped contract for animal shelter services with the Columbia Gorge Humane Society, which has replaced Home At Last, and comes with a significant increase from previous years but Klebes is confident the services will allow the animal control department to be more responsive to community needs.  He also noted support for new downtown amenities at the behest of the municipal beautification committee, and development of a housing production strategy.  The budget committee will meet again today and tomorrow if necessary at 5:30 in The Dalles City Hall.

 

Counihan Remembered At Hood River Council Meeting

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Monday evening’s meeting of the Hood River City Council included a remembrance of Councilor Tim Counihan, who passed away in late April.  A flowering plant was placed at his seat, and Mayor Paul Blackburn remembered Counihan as a thoughtful member of the Council.  In other City business, Councilors approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase the maximum indebtedness for the Waterfront Urban Renewal District by $2.15 million.  It will go toward paying for replacement of the stormwater line to the area.

Election Turnout Ahead Of 2022, Behind 2020

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Ballots continue to come in to area election offices a week ahead of the May 21 Oregon primary election, ahead of the pace of two years ago but behind the rate of the last presidential primary year in 2020.  In Wasco County, 2,488 ballots had been received as of Monday, 13.34% of those that were sent out.  That is a little more than 200 above the number received at the same point of the 2022 election, but nearly 1,000 behind four years ago.  In Hood River County, the turnout rate is now at 14.83% with 2,454 ballots received.  It’s over 400 ballots more than the same point two years ago, and 813 back of 2024.

ODF Urges Responsible Debris Burning To Prevent Wildfires

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The Oregon Department of Forestry is reminding people who do debris burning to do so responsibly.  ODF statistics show that over 70 percent of wildfires are human caused, with debris burning being the number one cause.  ODF’s Jessica Neujahr says only yard debris should be burned, not common trash.  Never burn on dry or windy days, always have fire and water tools nearby, clear a 10-foot fuel-free buffer around the pile, keep the piles to a maximum of four feet by four feet, stay with fire until it is cold, and go back and check burn piles for heat over several weeks.  Also check with your local fire authority and get necessary permits before burning.

May 13 Prep Sports Roundup

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Softball

The Dalles 24, Barlow 9:  Jeilane Stewart had a second straight three homer game and drove in seven runs as the Riverhawks won their nineteenth straight game in the non-league contest.  Zoe LeBreton and Despina Seufalemua also homered for The Dalles.

 

Golf

Dufur’s Tygh Timinsky shot an 85 to be in sixth place after round one of the Oregon Class 4A/3A/2A/1A Girls Golf Tournament at Tokatee Golf Course in McKenzie.  Timinsky is nine shots back of leader Cassie Kaman of North Bend.  The Dalles’ Katelyn Vassar shot a 97.

 

Hood River Valley’s John Olson carded a first round 84 to be ten shots back of the leaders at the Oregon Class 5A Boys Golf Tournament at Quail Valley Golf Club in Banks.  HRV’s Davis Kerr had a 92.

 

Kristin Fox of Hood River Valley shot a first round 101 to tie for 31st at the Oregon 5A Girls Golf Tournament at Trysting Tree Golf Course in Corvallis.

 

Washington Filing Week Ends With Local Contested Races

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With filing week for Washington’s August 6 primary election finished, there will be a number of contested county commission and legislative races in the region.  But most involve two candidates, which mean both will advance to November under Washington’s top two primary system.  For Washington State Senate District 17, White Salmon Mayor Marla Keether, a Democrat, and current Republican State Representative Paul Harris are the two candidates to have filed for the seat.  Republican candidate Kevin Waters is unopposed for District 17’s House Position 1, but three have filed for Position 2:  Democrat Terri Niles and Republicans Hannah Joy and David Stuebe.  Candidates for the District 1 seat on the Klickitat County Commission include Republican Todd Andrews and Independent Amanda Holtman Kitchings, while incumbent Republican Dan Christopher seeks re-election to the District 3 seat and is opposed by another Repulican, Ron Ihrig.  In Skamania County there are two candidates for Commission position 1, Independent Mary Ellen Grobe and Republican Brian Nichols, while seven have filed for position 2:  Republicans Rob Farris and Forest Hofer, Democrat Mary Repar, and Greg Stafford, Philip Watness, Joshua Good, and Don Stevens, who all have indicated no party preference.

 




Oregon City Woman Dies In Wheeler County Motorcycle Accident

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An Oregon City woman died in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon in Wheeler County.  According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred on Highway 207 near milepost 18.  A preliminary investigation found a black Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by 42-year-old William Charles Edward Herrold of Oregon City, was leading a group of motorcycles northbound on Hwy. 207 when it veered onto the gravel shoulder, lost control, and crashed.  Both Herrold and his passenger, 44-year-old Tanya Marie Ann Herrold, were thrown from the motorcycle.  Tanya Herrold died at the scene, while William Herrold was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  A second motorcycle operated by 50-year-old Raymond Curtis Zentz of Vancouver also veered onto the gravel shoulder and went down.  Zentz was not injured.  The OSP reported that traveling too fast for conditions was a contributing factor to the crash. 

Port of The Dalles Board Discusses Priorities

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The Port of The Dalles recently held its strategic planning session to discuss what its focus should be in the upcoming months.  The Port has been discussing how its role changes without available land for development.  Port Executive Director Andrea Klaas says helping existing businesses will remain a top priority, but another subject was to be prepared to do things a bit differently.  Priorities include identifying opportunities for economic development in Dufur, coming up with a marina strategy and master plan, developing a matrix for project criteria, and continuing to look how to work with partners on community development.

HR County Budget Work Casts Eye Toward Future

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Hood River County’s budget committee has been at work on the fiscal plan for the upcoming 2024-25 Fiscal Year, but much of their discussion has been with an eye toward future years.  The County continues to deal with rising costs, and like other local governments have seen reductions in pandemic-related funds.  In addition, Hood River County’s voter-approved local option levy for public safety expires at the end of Fiscal Year 24-25.  County Administrator Allison Williams says they will have choices to make in the future.  The County budget committee meets again this Friday at 3:30 in the County Administration Building.

Hiker Injured After Dog Mountain Fall

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An injured hiker was rescued from Dog Mountain on Friday after falling about 300 feet down a steep hillside from the designated trail near the summit.  The Skamania County Sheriff’s Office says rescue personnel found the 63-year-old from Hillsboro unconscious and unresponsive.  Due to both the steep terrain and the medical conditions of the injured hiker, a U.S. Army medical helicopter was utilized to recover the hiker, who was then flown to Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver.  The Sheriff’s Office says the hiker is in stable condition.  The Silver Star Search and Rescue Team, Skamania County Emergency Medical Services, Skamania County Fire District 1, the U.S. Army 16th Combat Aviation Brigade out of Yakima, and the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center took part in the rescue.  The Dog Mountain Trail is about six miles in length and goes up about 2,900 feet, so the Skamania County Sheriff’s Office recommends anyone hiking there to be properly equipped and know their limitations.

 

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