Wasco County Commissioners meet June 5 at 9 a.m.
Click here for the agenda and background information.
Beginning May 1, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners meetings will be held at 401 E. 3rd Street (formerly known as the GOBHI building). This new space will allow community members easier access to Commissioner meetings. To better prepare you for this change, please review the important information below:
Street parking is available and there is also a designated disabled parking spot along Third Street, near the Social Security Office.
Enter the board room using the entrance on Federal Street. Look for Wasco County signage.
There is ample seating and ADA compliant restrooms available for those attending in-person.
TD City Council scheduled for two executive sessions, May 14 and 15
The Dalles City Council is set to hold two executive sessions one on May 14 and one on May 15 - both start at 8 p.m.
The general public is not allowed to attend, however media are allowed to go to the meeting but not report on it.
Both sessions are to consult with counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of a public body with regard to current litigation or litigation likely to be filed.
Council may reconvene in open session where a decision could be made.
Kiwanis Events for May 2024
Kiwanis programs for May 2024
By Karl Vercouteren
Kiwanis meetings are held every Thursday at noon at Spooky’s and visitors are welcome. This month’s Kiwanis events include:
— May 2 Sarah Kellems from Mid-Columbia Community Action Council addresses the opening of the Gloria Center.
— May 9 Wildlife specialist Bill Weiler speaks passionately about fauna in the Gorge.
— May 16 The Col. Wright Elementary School marimba band brings music to Kiwanians.
— May 23 the club dedicates the Dick Rife memorial bench at Pioneer Cemetery on Scenic Drive.
— May 25 (Saturday) club holds work party at Kiwanis Pocket Park.
— May 30 (no noontime meeting) late afternoon club social.
For more information go to www.thedalleskiwanis.org/ or The-Dalles-Kiwanis-Club on Facebook.
Klickitat County Sheriff's Office Town Hall Meeting May 25
From Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office:
Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer will be holding a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Goldendale Grange located at 228 East Darland in Goldendale, Washington.
We will be discussing the role of a County Sheriff and the pros and cons of County Commissioners Lori Zoller and Jacob Anderson closing down the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Jail and contracting our inmates with Northern Oregon Regional Correctional Facility (NORCOR) in The Dalles, Oregon.
”I plan to start our Town Hall Meeting with a video that outlines the role and duties of the County Sheriff, followed by a discussion of the jail situation. In my Town Hall Meeting, the citizens attending will be allowed to verbally ask questions and make comments without their questions or comments being screened by a moderator.
My BOSS is YOU the citizens of Klickitat County, so I hope to see you at the Town Hall Meeting to hear your questions and comments on the above subject matter.
If you have any questions or comments you may contact me at bobs@klickitatcounty.org or 509-261-1833” said Sheriff Songer.
