The Hood River County Commission will hold an open house on Monday on the County’s Forest Management Plan. Several exhibits will be available to review the plan update process, including Forest Advisory Committee and Recreational Trail Advisory Committee membership, forest inputs and values, a map of the county forest, and an opportunity to comment on the current Forest Management Plan policy. The open house will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the Hood River Fire Station, with a work session and staff presentation to follow at 5 p.m., and public comment from 5:15 to 5:45. The County’s current five-year strategic plan that runs through the end of next year contains a goal to adapt the Forest Management Plan to meet current and future needs.
October 30 Prep Sports Roundup
Football
Hood River Valley 48, Parkrose 6: Bodie Stuben threw for three touchdown passes, Talon Britt caught two of them, and Bam Layna ran for a pair of scores as the Eagles finished off an 8-1 regular season, and nailed down a share of the District 1 title. HRV will learn its state Class 5A playoff pairing after games are played tonight.
Dufur 62, Cove 14: The Rangers finished an unbeaten regular season.
Cross Country
Hood River Valley’s Syl Perrin won the girls’ race at the Northwest Oregon Conference Championships at Blue Lake Park in Fairview. Perrin ran the course in a time of 18:57.42, to win by over 31 seconds. Teammate Savina Davis took second, as the pair led HRV to a third place finish in the team standings. Perrin and Davis both advance to state Class 5A meet next Saturday in Eugene. In the boys’ race, HRV’s Sam Knoll qualified for state by finishing fourth. The Eagle boys also earned a third place finish. There is a chance that both HRV teams could qualify for state as a wildcard entry. Those will be determined by a committee.
Kathryn O’Connor and Lilah Zimmerman led Columbia to a second place finish behind LaCenter in the girls’ portion of the Trico League Championships at Vancouver Lake. O’Connor was third and Zimmerman fourth for CHS. Stevenson took fourth in the team standings, paced by an eighth place finish by Daisy Jones. In the boys’ standings, Columbia was fourth and Stevenson eighth. Brayden Hays of Stevenson took ninth, while Ethan Hayes topped CHS in thirteenth.
Meth Seizure Leads To Arrest
The Mid-Columbia Interagency Narcotics Task Force says a man was arrested Tuesday during the search of a residence on Highway 30 west of The Dalles. According to a statement from the MINT team, 64-year-old Robert William Paasch was arrested at the home on 4537 Highway 30. During the search, MINT detectives say they located and seized illegal narcotics, specifically a substance presumed to be methamphetamine. Detectives also recovered multiple scales, packaging materials, and U.S. currency associated with the sale and distribution of narcotics. Paasch was charged with unlawful delivery and possession of Methamphetamine. The MINT team says due to medical issues, he was cited and released with a future court date. MINT was assisted in the operation by members of The Dalles City Police Department, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hood River City Police Department.
City of The Dalles Host Informational Meeting Thursday
The City of The Dalles will host an informational meeting on Thursday night on upcoming downtown projects. Among the projects to be discussed are the Federal Street Plaza, Westside Interceptor Phase 2, and First Street Streetscaping. City officials will talk about impacts on traffic, parking, and timelines, and inform business and property owners, residents, and visitors about project progress. The meeting begins at 5:30 in The Dalles City Hall…and can be watched online at thedalles.org.
October 28 Prep Sports Scoreboard
Boys Soccer
Hood River Valley 1, Milwaukie 0
The Dalles 5, Molalla 4
Girls Soccer
The Dalles 5, Molalla 0
Hood River Valley 9, Milwaukie 1
Volleyball
Hood River Valley def. Hillsboro 25-12, 25-15, 25-18
Columbia def. Stevenson 3-0
TD Council Sends Business License Idea To Goal Setting Session
The Dalles City Council has decided to discuss establishing a business license at its upcoming annual goal-setting session. City Economic Development Officer Jacob Anderson presented a white paper on the subject to the Council, noting the lack of a license program the City’s ability to respond to the needs of the business community and plan effectively. Mayor Rich Mays says there’s a value to having a business database for both communication and economic development purposes. He added the data can also be helpful in developing grant opportunities and business recruitment. Mays added it would not be a revenue generator for the City, noting he would foresee a license fee of around $20.
HR Council Moves To Establish Proportionate Share For Roundabout
The Hood River City Council decided to have its staff bring back a resolution to establish a Proportionate Share Fee for a proposed roundabout at the intersection of Cascade Avenue and Mt. Adams Street on the west side of Hood River. A roundabout to alleviate traffic tie-ups at the location is considered by many as a key to spurring housing development in the Westside Urban Renewal area. City Urban Renewal Administrator Will Norris says the fee would generate about 21% of the cost of the roundabout. Norris notes a proportionate share is often a developer’s least cost option. A proportionate share allows the City to spread the burden of improvement costs among future developments. In other City business, City Manager Abigail Elder told Councilors that Hood River Fire Chief Leonard Damian will be retiring, and recruitment for his replacement will start next week.
TD Council To Wait On Dog Ordinance
After over two hours and testimony and discussion, The Dalles City Council decided to wait and get more information before taking action on a proposed ordinance to require licenses for dogs and create a clear leash law. Councilors heard from veterinary clinic operators on their concerns about how they are being asked to provide license applications and other information. Councilor Ben Wring said he wanted have a clearer understanding about veterinary client information protections before proceeding. The proposed ordinance also contains a leash law provision that requires when a dog is off its owners’ property it is on a hand-held leash. City Manager Matthew Klebes says they are targeting in the December 8 meeting to bring back answers to Council questions on the proposal.
West 6th Street Bridged Closed Thursday For Catch Basin Repair
There will be full closure at West 6th Street Bridge in The Dalles on Thursday. The Dalles Public Works will be repairing a catch basin on the bridge, noting it is creating a road hazard and must be repaired. The closure will be during work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motorists, bicycles and pedestrians are asked to use detours around the work zone during work hours. The street will be reopened when repairs are complete. Business access will be open during construction. If you have questions, please contact The Dalles Public Works at (541) 296-5401.
Klickitat County Commissioners Continuing 2026 Budget Development
Klickitat County Commissioners are heading toward the final stages of developing a budget for 2026. The Commission decided this year to address an approximately $2.5 million deficit they have been carrying in recent years. Commissioner Lori Zoller says as part of that process, they decided to get presentations from every County department before giving any solid answers to the department heads so they get a more collective view. Zoller says it may take three to five years for the County to reach a sustainable budget. That’s because of increased costs, unfunded state mandates, and the potential for federal cuts.