Washington 17th District lawmakers that represent Skamania County, Sen. Lynda Wilson and Representatives Paul Harris and Kevin Waters will hold a virtual town hall meeting next Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. The one-hour meeting held over the Zoom platform will give constituents an opportunity to learn more about the 2023 legislative session, which ended on Sunday. In addition to reviewing some of the bills that passed in the Senate and House of Representatives, and providing an update on their own legislation, the three 17th Legislative District lawmakers also plan to answer attendees’ questions and address their concerns. To register for the town hall, go to one of the legislators’ websites.
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April 25 Prep Sports Roundup
Baseball
Hood River Valley 8, Milwaukie 0: Jake vonLubken struck out 11 over six innings, while Jordan McDoal homered and drove in two runs to lead the Eagles to the win.
Seton Catholic sweeps Columbia 10-1 and 12-1
Castle Rock sweeps Stevenson 9-1 and 4-2
Heppner 20, Dufur 4
Sherman 13, Stanfield 1: Kole Martin drove in three runs while Leven Whitbeck knocked home a pair.
Irrigon 4, Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 1
Goldendale 12, LaSalle (Yakima) 3
Softball
Hood River Valley 4, Putnam 3, 8 innings: Grace Rowan homer leading off the bottom of the eighth inning won the game for HRV. Mallory McNerney had two hits and two runs batted in for the Eagles.
Columbia sweeps Seton Catholic 14-2 and 10-0: Macee Barnes went four for four and drove in four runs in the opener, then went for four for four again with two RBI in the nightcap as CHS stayed unbeaten for the season.
Track and Field
Goldendale’s boys won a ten-school meet at Columbia (Burbank). Raymond Holycross won both hurdles races, the long jump, and the triple jump, while Sean Henrikson won the 800 and 1500 meters. Emma Olson led the Timberwolf girls with a second in the long jump and a third in the triple jump.
Boys Tennis
Hood River Valley 8, Putnam 0
Boys Soccer
Seton Catholic 4, Columbia 0
Stevenson 8, Castle Rock 1
Boys Lacrosse
Hood River Valley 12, Liberty 5
Lewis & ESD Working On Fiscal Plan For White Salmon Schools
Acting White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent Jerry Lewis is continuing to work with the Southwest Washington Educational Service District 112 on development of a fiscal plan to help the school district out of its financial deficit. Lewis says they’ve been working on nailing down their exact financial numbers before being able to know the steps that can be taken to make up for a now estimated $2.9 million deficit. The next district board meeting is this Thursday, and Lewis hopes to be able to present a projected budget for the upcoming school year.
Ag Pests In Abandoned Orchards Subject Of Discussion
The Hood River Valley’s orchard industry is examining the question of how to deal with controlling pests that can be harmful to fruit trees in orchards that have been abandoned or not cared for. It’s a complex issue, and Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research Center entomologist Christopher Adams says there is much to still learn, including how many acres of orchard land are in this position. Adams points out one element to be considered in this issue is succession planning as farmers become older and may not have family members who want to continue in the business.
URA Board Gives Direction On Heights Streetscape Elements
The Hood River Urban Renewal Agency board gave direction on questions impacting design of the Heights Streetscape plan. Most notably the group reached consensus on plans to install a roundabout at 13th and May, making four east-west streets on the Heights between May and Belmont one-way, and putting in signal lights at the intersection of a two-way 13th Street and Belmont while closing Belmont between 13th and a 12th Street going one-way to the north. The direction now goes back to the design team, and City Planning Director Dustin Nilsen said the goal is to return to the URA board in July.
TD Council Gets Climate Resiliency Recommendations
The Dalles City Council heard a plan filled with recommendations from The Dalles-Wasco County Joint Ad Hoc Climate Resiliency Committee. The group presented a host of recommendations which they say would mitigate or buffer some of the expected impacts of climate change, make local government operations cleaner and more efficient and resilient. and increase the quality of life in the community. Committee member Deb Ferrer told the Council the timing is good to acquire funding from state and federal governments. The Council elected to take a couple of weeks to review the recommendations before adopting the plan, and will discuss it again during their May 8 meeting.
The Dalles & American Cruise Lines Reach Agreement
American Cruise Lines and the City of The Dalles have reached a new long-term docking agreement. The lease ensures that The Dalles will remain a regular port-of-call for American Cruise Lines ship cruising on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s introduction of its fifth ship to the Columbia River. The first American Cruise Lines docking under the new agreement is planned to occur on Sunday, May 7 with American Harmony. The company plans to dock at least 60 times this year in The Dalles with each of its five ships. More details will be announced soon and published on the City’s online calendar.
Second Bivalent COVID Vaccine For Over 65 & Immunocompromised
People 65 and older, as well as most people with compromised immunity, are now authorized to receive a second bivalent COVID-19 booster dose. The second bivalent dose was available in Oregon on Monday. The updated booster doses are available at local doctor’s offices and pharmacies. They are also offered by North Central Public Health District. To make an appointment, call 541-506-2600. Those 65 and older can get a second bivalent booster if it’s been at least four months since their first bivalent booster. People who are immunocompromised can receive a second bivalent booster at least two months after their last updated booster. They can receive further boosters on a schedule determined by their doctor. The bivalent mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna were initially authorized last September as single-dose boosters, and federal health authorities last week authorized and recommended a second bivalent booster dose for certain at-risk populations.
April 24 Prep Sports Roundup
Baseball
The Dalles 18, Crook County 8: Cody Agidius hit a pair of three-run homers as the Riverhawks slipped ahead of the Cowboys into third place in the Tri-Valley Conference.
Softball
The Dalles 5, Crook County 2: Zoe Lebreton homered and drove in two runs and Kennedy Abbas struck out 11 as the Riverhawks moved a game-and-a-half ahead of the Cowgirls and Estacada atop the Tri-Valley Conference.
Girls Tennis
The Dalles 8, Molalla 0
Washingtion EFSEC Holds Meeting On Carriger Project Tuesday
The Washington State Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council will hold a meeting in Goldendale Tuesday on the Carriger Solar Project. Cyprus Creek Renewables’ proposed 160-megawatt solar generation facility in an unincorporated area west and northwest of Goldendale has been the subject of controversy, with a number of nearby residents opposing it. The company applied directly through the state rather than to Klickitat County, which recently imposed a moratorium on solar projects to develop more specific rules to govern them. County Commissioner Jacob Anderson says it’s important for citizens to make their voice heard. EFSEC will hold an open house tomorrow at 4:30 at the Goldendale Grange Hall, followed by an informational public meeting from 5:30 to 7 that will include what is termed as limited minutes for the public to provide comment, which can also be offered in written form. The meeting will also be offered virtually through Microsoft Teams, with log-in information available at efsec.wa.gov.