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Klickitat County Deputies Injured On Mental Health Call

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Two Klickitat County Sheriff’s deputies were injured as they took a 27-year-old man into custody while responding to a call described by the Sheriff’s Office as a “psychotic episode.”  Authorities say they had received a call that the man had kicked his mother, was high on drugs, and was reported to be cutting down trees in the woods with a chain saw without the property owner’s permission.  While two responding deputies were attempting to talk to the man about getting mental health help, the subject began to talk incoherently and made a quick move to pick up the chain saw.  When the deputies stopped that, the suspect fought with them, biting two and spitting on them.  The Sheriff’s Office Supervisor arrived and helped get the suspect secured and then taken by ambulance to a hospital for evaluation, and then to the Klickitat County Jail on five felony assault charges.  The injured deputies were treated at a hospital and released.

 

Weather Slows Black Rock Fire

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Thanks to rainfall and increased moisture, Central Oregon Fire Information says the Black Rock Fire did experience significant growth in spite of erratic winds on Sunday evening.  Containment for the fire five miles north of Clarno is now at 10%.  Aerial resources played a key role in slowing the fire’s spread, while ground crews continued constructing containment lines.  Central Oregon Fire did increase the listed size of the fire to 40.684 acres, citing improved mapping.  The Central Oregon Type 3 Incident Management Team has been coordinating with the Rural Fire Protection Associations from Ashwood/Antelope, Bakeoven/Shaniko, and Wheeler County to suppress the fire.  There is a Level 3 evacuation order in effect for Zone WHH-002-A in Wheeler County, while various level 1 and 2 advisories Sherman and Wasco counties.  The Bureau of Land Management has closed all of the lands it manages within six miles on either side of the John Day River, north of Highway 218 and south of Thirtymile Creek.

Deep Creek Fire Now At About 500 Acres

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A fire sparked Sunday afternoon southeast of Maupin near Bakeoven Road is now estimated to have burned approximately 500 acres, plus a 30-acre spot fire to the east.  The Deep Creek Fire was burning in grass.  Central Oregon Fire Information indicated no structures were in danger, but a solar farm was threatened.  The agency said resources being brought in included engines, skidgens, water tenders, single engine air tankers, and large air tankers.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.  There is also an 86-acre fire one-and-a-half miles north of the Rock Creek Reservoir that led to a Level 1 evacuation advisory in that area.

 

 

One-Hour Closure Scheduled Thursday For Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

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The Port of Hood River says there will be an approximately one-hour closure of the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge on Thursday morning at 10 a.m.  The Port says the temporary closure is necessary to complete lane striping on the bridge deck.  The work is being carried out by the City of Hood River in coordination with the Port of Hood River.  Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes.  The Port’s live camera is available for those who wish to check bridge status in real time.

Police Arrest Man On Gun & Narcotics Charges

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A man was taken into custody in The Dalles after a search of his residence yielded a high quantity of ammunition and narcotics.  50-year-old Anthony Hithe was taken into custody and lodged at NORCOR on numerous charges.  The Mid-Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force and the Northern Oregon Regional Tactical Team recovered multiple guns, ammunition, gun parts, and body armor that Hithe was not legally permitted to possess.  They also found commercial quantities of what is presumed to be marijuana and methamphetamine that has been sent to the Oregon State Police Crime Lab for scientific analysis and identification.  Charges filed by law enforcement include possession of a substantial quantity of marijuana and methamphetamine, being a felon in possession of a firearm and body armor, possession of armor piercing ammunition, illegal transfer of a firearm, and endangering the welfare of a minor.

White Salmon Transportation Benefit District Fee Now On Registrations

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White Salmon residents will now see a $15 annual vehicle licensing fee applied to vehicle registrations to support a transportation benefit district the City Council adopted in 2023.  The City says due to an administrative error at the Washington State Department of Licensing, the fee was not implemented when it was first approved, and did not become aware that it was not appearing on vehicle registrations until this summer.  The City says the department acknowledged that the error was due to an internal configuration oversight on their part, confirmed that the City had properly filed all required paperwork and notifications in 2023, and the issue has now been corrected.  Beginning with renewals that expire September 1, 2025 or later, there will be an added $15 per qualifying vehicle at the time of registration renewal.  The transportation benefit district is intended to provide a modest, reliable revenue source for street preservation, safety projects, sidewalks, and for local match on transportation grants, supplementing outside funding.

September 5-6 Prep Sports Scoreboard

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Football

Hood River Valley 35, Reynolds 20

The Dalles 21, Molalla 7

Hoquiam 54, Columbia 14

Hudson’s Bay 40, Stevenson 24

Lyle-Wishram-Klickitat 58, Prospect 6

Harper Charter 73, South Wasco 0

 

Girls Soccer

Western Christian 5, Trout Lake-Horizon Christian 1

 

Cross Country

Trout Lake’s Melody Stock was fourth, Columbia’s Lilah Zimmerman 10th, and Daisy Jones of Stevenson 11th at the Steve Maas Run-A-Ree at Hudson’s Bay


Saturday Schedule

Football

Napavine 32, Goldendale 8

Sherman 25, Jordan Valley 20

 

Volleyball
Hood River Valley at St. Helens Tournament

The Dalles def. Cascade Christian 25-16, 20-25, 15-11

Valley Catholic def. The Dalles 25-7, 25-22

Echo def. Lyle-Wishram 25-19, 25-24

Mannahouse Christian def. Lyle-Wishram 25-22, 25-19

Cove def. Dufur 16-25, 25-15, 15-2

South Wasco def. Griswold 25-7, 25-10

South Wasco def. Pilot Rock 25-17, 25-16

Jordan Valley def. Sherman 23-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-22

 

Cross Country

Hood River Valley’s Syl Perrin was second in girls’ varsity 5A/6A race at The Ultimook Run in Tillamook.  Victor Coffman finished 14th for HRV in the boys’ run.

Abigail Pope was sixth and Laura Black eighth led The Dalles to a second place finish in the girls’ race at the Gresham Cross Country Festival.  The Riverhawks were also second in the boys’ run, with Tyson Long in sixth and Zeb Stelzer in eighth.

Fire In Southeast Wasco County Up To 3,500 Acres

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A fire reported Thursday night in southeastern Wasco County near the Wheeler County line has grown to 3,500 acres.  The Black Rock Fire is west of the John Day River, north of Clarno, and east of the China Hat Mountains.  The Central Oregon Fire Information Center says the fire is burning in timber and brush, but structures are threatened.  Multiple engines and dozers are on scene, with air resources scheduled to be brought in Friday.  The Central Oregon Team 1Type 3 management team has been ordered.  Central Oregon Fire says natural causes sparked the fire.

Wasco County Seeks Modernization Of NSA Disaster Recovery Rules

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The Wasco County Community Development Department says it is working with Columbia River Gorge Commission staff to modernize disaster recovery in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.  The collaboration aims to address the recovery needs following the Rowena and Burdoin fires this year and the Broughton and Tunnel fires of past years.  This Tuesday, Wasco County and Columbia River Gorge Commission staff will present a request to the Columbia River Gorge Commission to amend the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Management Plan.  The proposed plan amendment seeks to streamline procedures, offer greater flexibility, and create opportunities for temporary uses to support disaster recovery efforts.  If the Gorge Commission approves the request, staff will prepare revised Management Plan language which will then be shared with the public for a 30-day comment period.  The meeting will begin at 8:30 Tuesday morning via Zoom, with agendas and meeting links available at gorgecommission.org.

Pool Workshops Set For Sunday

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The Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District on Sunday will host a pair of “Pool Concept Workshops” to discuss the options for renovating or replacing the aging Hood River Aquatic Center.  A presentation will be given on three potential pool concept designs.  Attendees will then get a chance to give feedback and ask questions, and then rank potential features as a group.  The first session will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the Parkdale Grange, followed by a second session from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hood River Valley High School Library.  Information on the pool options is available at hoodriverparksandrec.org.

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