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Klickitat County Commission Considers Budget Shortfall

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As Klickitat County deals with what is currently a $2.5 million shortfall in its proposed 2026 budget, County Commissioners are in the midst of a series of workshops to work on bringing the fiscal plan in balance.  First-year Commissioner Todd Andrews notes the County does have good reserves, but they don’t want to dip into them.  One possible option is a one percent sales tax for criminal justice services, which Andrews says he is hesitant to look to.  Andrews believes the County is about three years from seeing improved revenues through economic growth.

 

City of HR Considers Police Home Again

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Hood River City Councilors are hearing from Police Chief Neal Holste Monday evening to again visit the discussion of providing the police department with a more modern facility.  The topic of constructing a new building for the HRPD has come up many times in the past.  City Manager Abigail Elder says this time around, the option of renovating the department’s current home in the basement of City Hall will be part of what is considered.  The discussion comes as the City Council embarks on a process to determine whether the City should go to voters with a bond measure in November of 2026.

 

CGCC Selected To Participate In Adult Learner Initiative

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Columbia Gorge Community College is one of six educational institutions in the country selected to participate in the Rural Community College Adult Learner Engagement initiative, a new national project supported by Lumina Foundation, CollegeAPP, and StrategyForward Advisors.  The two-year initiative focuses on developing and testing innovative strategies to support the more than 43 million U.S. adults between the ages of 25 and 64 who have not yet completed a post-secondary training or education program.  CGCC vice president of student services Karly Aparicio says supporting adult learners in career training and retraining is central to the college’s mission, and being part of this initiative strengthens the school’s ability to reach adults 25 and older and connect them with the equitable access to education CGCC provides.  Through this project, CGCC will analyze data to identify and reach adult learners across the region, implement targeted messaging and marketing strategies designed for adults, refresh brand strategies and student engagement tools, develop long-term plans to sustain enrollment momentum, and share lessons learned with peers in the cohort.

Paving Work On I-84 East Of The Dalles

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Drivers should plan for delays on Interstate 84 east of The Dalles between mileposts 97 and 119 this week due to intermittent paving work in both directions.  The Oregon Department of Tranpsortation says slow lane and shoulder closures will be in place daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide a safe work zone for crews.  Additional minor delays may occur next Monday during pavement striping throughout the project area.  This maintenance involves grind and inlay paving.  Crews remove worn pavement and replace it with 2.5 inches of new asphalt.  ODOT officials say this method is a key part of preserving road quality and extending the life of the interstate.  For more details about pavement conditions across the state, visit ODOT’s pavement preservation website on the agency’s website.

The Dalles To Clean Stormwater Catch Basins In October

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During the month of October, The Dalles Public Works crews will be cleaning stormwater catch basins throughout the City.  Cleaning catch basins allows for efficient drainage into the storm water conveyance system.  Crews will begin working from the east side of town toward Dry Hollow Road next week.  By the week of October 6, crews expect to work from the west side of town toward Cherry Heights Road. Catch basins between Dry Hollow Road and Cherry Heights Road located south of 4th Street will be cleaned the week of October 13.  Work will occur on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Residents are asked to park so that the catch basins are accessible during these hours.  Temporary traffic controls may be put in place during work on any given catch basin.  If you have questions, call The Dalles Public Works office at (541) 296-5401.

September 19-20 Prep Sports

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Football

Hood River Valley 51, Putnam 0

Culver 72, Columbia 18

Stevenson 44, Fort Vancouver 0

Dufur 34, Elgin 28

Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 46, Cove 6

Sherman 53, Huntington 6

 

Boys Soccer

The Dalles 6, Astoria 0

 

Girls Soccer

The Dalles 7, Astoria 0

 

Volleyball

South Wasco def. Mannahouse Christian 25-12, 25-23, 25-22

South Wasco def. Open Door Academy 23-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-23

Hood River Valley lost to Westview, Century, and Putnam at Westview Tournament

Sherman def. Prairie City, Umatilla, Cove, and Irrigon to win the Condon Tournament.  Horizon Christian def. Umatilla to win one out of four matches in the tourney.

King’s Way Christian def. Stevenson 3-0

 

Cross Country

Tyson Long was ninth to help The Dalles boys to a fifth place finish at the Three-Course Challenge in Seaside.  Columbia’s Lilah Zimmerman was fifth, and Stevenson’s Daisy Jones 12th, in the girls’ race.

Trout Lake’s Melody Stock won the girls’ race by nearly 90 seconds at the Southwest Christian Invitational.  The Mustangs’ Nehemiah Davis was 11th in the boys’ race.

Preparedness Event Saturday

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The Get Ready Preparedness event will take place Saturday at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue in The Dalles.  Sponsored by NW Natural, Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, and North Central Public Health District, the event will feature over 30 different agencies to help visitors learn about preparedness for various kinds of emergencies.  Chris Grant of Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue says it’s a family-friendly event with hands-on activities.  The first 300 people in attendance will receive a free lunch.  The Get Ready Preparedness event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue on 1400 West 8th in The Dalles.

POW Recognition Day Observance Friday

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There will be a commemoration of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday at the Kelly Viewpoint across from Sorosis Park in The Dalles.  It will begin at 6 p.m.  More than 81,000 service members still remain unaccounted for from Conflicts dating back to World War II.  According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, 71,981 service members are missing from WWII, 7,444 are missing from the Korean War, 1,573 are missing from the Vietnam War and 126 are missing from the Cold War.  There are additional numbers from Iraq, Persian Gulf, Libya, Afghanistan, and other locations.  The local service is sponsored by American Legion Post 19 and the Mid-Columbia Veterans Memorial Committee.

NSA Plan Amendment For Fire Rebuilds To Be Published

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An amendment to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area management plan that would streamline the permitting process to allow those whose lost their homes to fire this summer to rebuild is expected to be posted for public review early next week.  Wasco County Community Development Director Kelly Howsley-Glover says if the amendment is published Monday, there will then be a 30-day comment period, then the Columbia River Gorge Commission will hold a public hearing on November 12.  The goal is to have the amendment ready to go in late winter or early spring.  But Howsley-Glover pointed out it’s hard to pinpoint when the Secretary of Agriculture would sign off on the amendment when it gets to that point.

September 18 Prep Sports Scoreboard

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Football

Dayville 70, South Wasco 8

 

Volleyball

Hood River Valley def. Milwaukie 25-22, 26-24, 25-11

LaCenter def. Columbia 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 25-16

Kalama def. Stevenson 25-15, 25-12, 25-11

Dufur def. Trout Lake-Glenwood 25-21, 25-9, 25-5

South Wasco def. Horizon Christian 25-9, 26-24, 25-9

Sherman def. Bickleton 25-18, 25-16, 25-11

 

Boys Soccer

Hood River Valley 3, Glencoe 1

The Dalles 2, Seaside 2

Grand View Christian Academy 3, Trout Lake-Glenwood 2

 

Girls Soccer

Hood River Valley 8, St. Helens 0

LaCenter 7, Columbia 0

Kalama 4, Stevenson 0

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