Jul 30

Jul 30 Big Horn Fire Update July 30, 2024

Today, efforts to manage the fire will transition back to local agencies. Line crews and equipment will start being released. Many resources will be reassigned to support other fires in the area, while others will return to their home units.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Microwave Tower Fire Update July 30, 2024

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

The Microwave Tower Fire, burning 5 miles west of Mosier, has grown to 1,306 acres with 53% containment. The fire, which started on July 22, 2024, is believed to be human-caused and is still under investigation. The fire is burning in brush, timber, and grass.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Whisky Creek Fire Update: July 30

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Home Page

The Central Cascades Interagency Management Team assumed command of the Whisky Creek Fire on Monday, July 29, 2024. Precipitation occurred over the fire area yesterday, moderating fire behavior. Cloud cover will diminish today over the fire as onshore flow continues, and warmer temperatures begin to develop over the region.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Little Art City Strikes Again: Annex seeks mural artists to mark west downtown entrance

Tom Peterson

The Dalles, Home Page

Project to create a welcoming environment at The Annex, while joining in the rich mural tradition in downtown The Dalles. MCCAC looks to families and emerging artists to inspire people to collectively reimagine spaces that serve as the heart of their community.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Seeks Board Members

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) is seeking interested candidates for openings on the MCEDD Board of Directors, particularly those involved with Agriculture, or the Food and Beverage Industry.

Jul 30

Jul 30 NCPHD Director Shellie Campbell Retires

North Central Public Health District

Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles, Wasco County

A passion for helping others, and seeing the life-changing work done in both the public health and non-profit sectors guided the career path of recently retired North Central Public Health District Director Shellie Campbell.

Jul 30

Jul 30 City of TD tweaks nuisance laws to go after repeat offenders, improve livability

Tom Peterson

Home Page

The Dalles City Council approved several changes in local ordinances regarding nuisances such as roosters, abandoned vehicles, RV’s parking in public right of ways, and plants such as bamboo growing into sidewalks or into neighboring property.

Jul 30

Jul 30 When Kristi accepted her new job, she never thought she would be her own first client

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, Positive News

Imagine your first month at a new job and finding out that you are unexpectedly pregnant and about to lose your home. Two years ago, this was Kristi Packer’s reality.

Jul 30

Jul 30 Question of the Week: What was the first car you ever owned?

Tom Peterson

Columns, Entertainment, Positive News

What was the first car you ever owned? Locals told us the good, the bad and the fugly. For example, Jonathan Alvarez didn’t always own a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. He started humbly with a Mazda 626 that he sold behind his Dad’s back to get a Honda Civic, a move his girlfriend and now wife appreciated.

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