The Port of The Dalles is planning to have a report done on the condition of The Dalles Marina and what they need to consider for the future. It’s the Facility Condition Assessment Report. Port Executive Director Andrea Klaas says in the aftermath of two recent fires and with rebuild decisions to be made, a contractor suggested they go out for the examination. It will include the structural integrity and predicted lifespans to help guide investments in improvements. All of the infrastructure will be looked at including the docks and pilings. She notes an electrical upgrade project was done a couple of years ago. Divers will go into the water to do some of the inspections, but once that starts, the Port should have the report in 30 to 60 days.
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March 6-7 Prep Sports Roundup
Oregon Interscholastic Ski Racing Association Championships
Hood River Valley won the girls’ team championship and the combined boys and girls title. HRV’s Rowan McKenna finished fourth in the girls’ individual combined while Arlie Sparling was eighth. Both had their best race in the giant slalom with McKenna in third and Sparling in fifth. The Eagle boys finished fifth as a team, with Beckett Eaton in 27th in the individual combined standings.
Oregon Class 4A Girls Basketball Playoff First Round
Baker 52, The Dalles 27: The Bulldogs jumped out to a double digit lead and maintained it throughout the game. The Riverhawks finished the season with an 11-14 record.
Oregon Class 1A Boys Basketball Consolation Final
Crosspoint Christian 49, South Wasco 45: Caden Mortiz hit a layup for Crosspoint with 1:28 to go, and after getting a stop on defense, the Warriors gave it right back to him and hit again to make it 47-43 Crosspoint with 54 seconds to go. Moritz finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead Crosspoint. Jason Hull, the new state-record holder in single-season points, had 15 to lead the Redsides along with seven rebounds and four steals.
March 5 Prep Basketball Roundup
Oregon Class 1A Boys Basketball Tournament at Baker City
Consolation Semi-Final
South Wasco 65, Prairie City 58: Jason Hull became Oregon high school basketball’s all-time single season scoring leader as he scored 36 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Redsides to the victory. Hull passed the season points record set by Lincoln’s Swede Halbrook 74 years ago. Ryker Thompson scored 18 for South Wasco, who took a 17 point lead into halftime but had to withstand a third quarter run by Prairie City. South Wasco meets Crosspoint Christian in the consolation final on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
March 4 Prep Basketball Roundup
Oregon Class 1A Boys Basketball Tournament at Baker City
Quarterfinal
Open Door Christian 65, South Wasco 60: Open Door held the state’s leading scorer, Jason Hull, to just 15 points and pulled away late after trailing by one going into the fourth.
Hull did find his shot in the third quarter, hitting three triples while freshman teammate Ryker Thompson also scored nine in the period to give the Redsides a one point lead.
But in the fourth Open Door was able to hold Hull to just one made three and hit four as a team, two from Brendan Tischler.
Ethan Zelenivskiy led Open Door with 21 points and grabbing 13 boards along with four steals. Rowen Huff led the Redsides with 20 points and six rebounds while Hull finished with 15 points and five boards. Thompson scored 16 points.
South Wasco will take on Prairie City in the consolation semifinals this morning at 10:45.
NSA Management Plan Amendments For Rebuilding Gets Concurrence
The Secretary of Agriculture has concurred with amendments to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Management Plan designed to streamline the process for those who lost their homes in the Rowena and Burdoin fires last summer to rebuild. Wasco County Community Development Director and Rowena Long-term Recovery Group co-chair Kelly Howsley Glover told Wasco County Commissioners they are waiting for an official transmittal of the concurrence letter to arrive, and then they will have to send a letter back saying they will move forward with implementation. She says they hope to begin processing applications next week for allowing RV’s and temporary accessory storage units on fire-impacted properties. County Commissioner Scott Hege reported that Crestline Construction was making progress on debris removal from Rowena Fire properties, and should be finished with that task very soon.
Wasco County Approves Comments For Deschutes Solar Project
Wasco County Commissioners approved comments developed by a special advisory group to submit to the Oregon Department of Energy on the proposed Deschutes Solar and Battery Energy Storage System near Pine Grove about seven-and-a-half miles southwest of Maupin. Commissioners heard a lengthy presentation on the advisory group concerns along with comments from residents who live near the proposed 14,418 acre solar farm. Those concerns range from water supplies and fire danger to impacts on farm operations and designated County scenic areas. Commission Chair Scott Hege noted the state’s Energy Facilities Siting Council will be the decision making body, and the County isn’t supporting the project. He says the intent is to provide comments and then get answers to address their concerns. County officials noted the application is still in the preliminary stage, and there will be more opportunities for public comment during a hearings process.
Community Legacy Initiative Planned For March 19
A group of ten Mid-Columbia non-profits will be hosting the “Community Legacy Initiative” on March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center. The Next Door Development Director Amanda Lawrence says the goal of the event is to help people get there will or estate plan in order. She says they will have a panel of experts to provide guidance on how to plan for ensuring your family is able to move forward after you are gone. Lawrence says their panel will include a CPA, wealth management expert, and an attorney. There is no charge to attend, and you can register at eventbrite.com.
Three Arrested After Hood River Traffic Stop
Hood River Police arrested three people on drug and weapons charges and outstanding warrants following a Monday traffic stop. According to the Hood River Police Department, an officer stopped a vehicle for speed and lane violations and observed a passenger concealing items underneath his seat. Officers found a stolen firearm, daggers, a taser, and multiple bindles of what was believed to be crystal methamphetamine. The passenger, an adult male, was also found to be a felon who had multiple warrants in two jurisdictions. A second man was taken into custody for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and a probation violation. A third occupant was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
March 3 Prep Basketball Roundup
Girls Basketball
Hood River Valley 44, Parkrose 29: The Eagles finish Northwest Oregon Conference play at 9-7, one game out of a playoff spot.
Klickitat County Extends BESS Moratorium For Six Months
Klickitat County Commissioners extended a moratorium on establishment of battery energy storage systems for another six months to allow the County prosecuting attorney’s office time to formulate a legal opinion on a proposed ordinance before the County Planning Commission. Planning Director Scott Edelman told County Commissioners the moratorium was initially established in September 2024 to provide time to establish standards for the storage systems. He says the Planning Commission finished work on a draft at the end of 2025, and is now waiting for new Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Cranston to provide the legal analysis. Edelman says he doesn’t expect to have to request another extension of the moratorium.