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September 26-27 Prep Sports Scoreboard

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Football

Hood River Valley 34, Gresham 6

Philomath 48, The Dalles 21

Castle Rock 36, Stevenson 18

Dufur 32, Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 24

Sherman 48, South Wasco 12

 

Volleyball

The Dalles def. Astoria 25-14, 22-25, 15-25, 25-23, 16-14

Dufur def. Lyle-Wishram 25-10, 25-16, 25-16

Dufur def. Nixyaawii 25-12, 25-11, 25-14

Damascus Christian def. Trout Lake-Glenwood 23-25, 25-11, 25-16, 27-29, 15-10

 

Cross Country

Columbia’s Lilah Zimmerman won the girls’ division 3 race at the Nike Portland XC, while teammate Kathryn O’Connor was sixth.  Hood River Valley’s Savina Davis was 32nd in the girls’ Danner Championships division, while HRV’s Copeland Louis was 51st in boys’ division 1 varsity.

The Dalles won the girls’ team title at its Bridgette Nelson Invitational at Sorosis Park.   Flamingo Duyck was fourth to lead the Riverhawks, while Trout Lake’s Melody Stock was third.  Molalla was the boys’ winner with The Dalles second.  Tyson Long was the top Riverhawk in fifth place.

 

Girls Soccer

King’s Way Christian 4, Stevenson 0

Rowena Recovery Website Established

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The Rowena Long Term Recovery Group, in partnership with Wasco County and Mid-Columbia Economic Development District, has launched a new website to serve as a central hub for information and resources for residents impacted by the Rowena Fire.  The new site, rowenarecovery.org, will be the primary source for all news and updates related to the recovery effort.  The website is designed to be a one-stop shop for community members, providing easy access to vital information about financial assistance, donations, rebuilding permits, and mental health support.  The site will be regularly updated with the latest news from the Long Term Recovery Group and partner organizations.  In addition to the website, a new Facebook page, facebook.com/rowenarecovery, has been created to share timely updates, answer frequently asked questions, and foster a sense of community among those affected.  The page will complement the website by providing a more interactive platform for sharing information.

 

White Salmon Asks For Water Conservation Beginning Monday

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The City of White Salmon is asking all water customers to conserve water starting Monday until further notice.  City officials say this conservation request is necessary to accommodate an upgrade to the city’s water treatment plant, which will temporarily reduce source water production.  Residents and businesses are encouraged to use water wisely during this period.  The City says it appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as the important improvements to the water treatment plant are completed.

 

Man Arrested In The Dalles With Large Amount Of Meth Appears In Court

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A Madras man arrested in The Dalles with a large quantity of methamphetamine in his vehicle made his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eugene says 48-year-old Theodore Ernest Jokinen has been charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.  Court documents show that detectives from the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team last Friday observed Jokinen driving westbound on Interstate 84 near The Dalles, and had information that he was returning from Yakima in possession of methamphetamine.  Jokinen was initially stopped by The Dalles Police Department for a traffic infraction, and a narcotics detection K-9 indicated the presence of drugs in the vehicle.  A search revealed roughly ten pounds of prepackaged suspected methamphetamine inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Jokinen has multiple prior convictions in Jefferson County for delivery of a controlled substance.

Klickitat County Assists In Felony Arrest

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The Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office says it assisted the U.S. Marshal’s Service last Friday in apprehending a man wanted on a felony arrest warrant.  In a release issued Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office says 42-year-old Pedro Cruz-Guzman of Toppenish was wanted on charges including rape of a child and domestic violence.  Marshals located Cruz-Guzman’s vehicle at the Pine Creek treaty fishing site east of Roosevelt.  He was believed to be in a fishing boat on the Columbia River.  Deputies were called into assist, and when Cruz-Guzman came back to the dock and attempted to enter his vehicle, he was taken into custody.  Cruz-Guzman was transported to the Klickitat County Jail.

 

September 26 Prep Sports Scoreboard

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Volleyball

The Dalles def. Gladstone 25-7, 25-8, 25-5

Columbia def. King’s Way Christian 25-23, 25-18, 25-12

Seton Catholic def. Stevenson 25-18, 25-10, 25-18

Dufur def. Horizon Christian 25-8, 25-14, 25-10

South Wasco def. Sherman 25-13, 25-23, 26-24

Trout Lake-Glenwood def. Lyle-Wishram 25-16, 18-25, 25-22, 26-24

 

Boys Soccer

Hood River Valley 5, Putnam 3

The Dalles 3, Madras 0

Columbia Adventist (WA) 3, Trout Lake-Horizon Christian 1

 

Girls Soccer

Hood River Valley 4, Putnam 1

The Dalles 8, Madras 0

King’s Way Christian 5, Columbia 0

Seton Catholic 7, Stevenson 0

Valley Catholic 9, Trout Lake-Horizon Christian 1

MCCAC Releases Five-Year Strategic Plan

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Mid-Columbia Community Action has released its comprehensive 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.  The plan has three focus areas:  strengthening the organization’s systems and communications, advancing equity and language access, and sustaining effective programs and services.  MCCAC Executive Director Leslie Naramore noted that for the last several years, the organization has significantly expanded services to better serve the community, and now they are focused on stabilizing to continue that important work.  MCCAC gathered feedback from staff and board members, current clients, and community partners to put the plan together.  The plan is available online at mccac.com.  Mid-Columbia Community Action serves Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman counties.

Lane Closures On Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Next Week

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The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority will be installing monitoring equipment and solar panels on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge, and that will require intermittent single lane closures starting on Monday and continuing throughout the week.  The closures will be for two to four hours each day.  In addition, the bridge will be closed to all traffic starting at 11:30 next Thursday night, October 2, through 3:30 Friday morning, October 3, for preventative maintenance work, including wire rope lubrication and greasing of mechanical components.  In addition, single-lane closures may occur the week of October 6 to complete solar panel installation.

 

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest And Meth Seizure

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A traffic stop on Interstate 84 in The Dalles on Friday led to an arrest of a 48-year-old man and the seizure of about ten pounds of methamphetamine.  Jefferson County Sheriff Jason Pollock says detectives with the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team suspect Theodore “Teddy” Jokinen of supplying large quantities of methamphetamine throughout Central Oregon.  The Dalles Police Department initiated the traffic stop on Interstate 84 near milepost 85 for a speeding violation.  A K-9 from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene and found the odor of narcotics.  Pollock says a court-authorized search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine.  Jokinen’s cellular phone, and additional evidence related to drug trafficking were seized.  Jokinen was taken to the Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facility on charges of possession and distribution of methamphetamine.

 

Hood River Library Board Looks To Fill Vacancy

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Hood River County Library District is accepting applications to fill an open position on its board of directors.  The appointee will serve the remainder of Brian Hackett’s term, which expires June 30, 2027.  Hackett recently resigned from the board.  The Library Board will review applications at their meeting on October 21 and swear in the new board member at their November 18 meeting.  Applications must be received by 5pm on Tuesday, October 7.  The Hood River County Library District Board of Directors has five board members.  Each member is elected by the registered voters of the district to serve a four-year term.  Applicants for the vacant position must be a registered voter who resides within Hood River County.  Interested candidates can request or view an information packet, which includes information about the district, position, and application/selection process, by contacting Rachael Fox at 541-387-7062, by email at rachael@hoodriverlibrary.org, or by visiting www.hoodriverlibrary.org/board.

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