Oct 25

Oct 25 31-year-old presumed deceased near Bridge in Biggs Junction

Oregon State Police (OSP) were called when the driver of a semi truck stopped his vehicle on the bridge and climbed above the bridges deck on the steel girders to its highest point shortly after 9 a.m.

Oct 30

Oct 30 Goldendale man killed in Saturday night fire on Columbus Avenue

Columbia Community Connection

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A 52-year-old Goldendale man was killed during a house fire at 1500 S. Columbus Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 28, according to a press release from the Goldendale Police Department.

Oct 17

Oct 17 TD man found deceased and laying on bike on Wasco Street in Hood River

Tom Peterson

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The Dalles man was found lying on his bicycle in Hood River in the 1800 block of Wasco Street in Hood River on Oct. 8th at around 2:30 p.m.

Sep 7

Sep 7 La Pine man details killing in TD during 'suicide by cop' attempt

Tom Peterson

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In an explosion of emotion, Zachary Jean Krohnke, 33, of La Pine blurts out details of death at The Dalles Super 8 Motel while holding a knife to his own throat and asking for ‘suicide by cop.’

Jul 19

Jul 19 Woman dies after getting pinned in White Salmon River on July 15

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A 58-year-old woman recently died after spilling out of a raft in the Upper White Salmon River. She was pinned under water for several minutes before a guide located her on Saturday, July 15. She died despite efforts to revive her and additional care at a nearby hospital.

Jun 30

Jun 30 Dan Garrett Watson arrested and charged with Murder of Amanda Harman of The Dalles

Tom Peterson

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35-year-old Dan Garrett Watson has been lodged at NORCOR jail in The Dalles on a charge of murder in the death of Amanda Harman who was found in late March at her home after being stabbed multiple times. Amanda was well-liked, respected and loved by family and friends, according to authorities.

Mar 28

Mar 28 18-year-old Found Deceased in middle of Hood River Bridge this morning, March 28

Tom Peterson

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A passerby reported the vehicle had no lights on and the vehicle appeared to be unoccupied. When Police arrived a short time later to check on the vehicle, they found a male laying in the middle of the bridge.

Dec 22

Dec 22 Wasco County has 48th death from COVID

Columbia Community Connection

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The person developed symptoms on Dec. 8, was diagnosed with COVID and admitted to Mid-Columbia Medical Center on Dec. 11, and passed away Dec. 15.

Jan 31

Jan 31 COVID-19 claims 24th Wasco County Resident

Tom Peterson

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North Central Public Health District reports the 24th death in Wasco county due to COVID-19. A resident of Columbia Basin Care passed away on Jan. 27 at Mid-Columbia Medical Center. The resident tested positive on Jan. 22.

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