As the sun sets on August, the communities of Hood River, White Salmon and neighboring regions need to gear up for an imminent change: the toll rate hike on the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Set to begin September 1st, this alteration has stirred conversations among regular bridge commuters, local businesses, and the Port of Hood River Board of Commissioners.

Lyle Fire & Rescue as they unveiled their latest addition to the team: a new water tender. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for the district, especially after its dedicated community campaign, "Lose the Loan" fundraiser.

The White Salmon City Council has authorized a Low Income Discount Program for residents who receive Water and/or Sewer Services from the City of White Salmon. 

Lyle Fire & Rescue District #4's has received $35,890 towards their $55,000 goal to replace their aging water tender, which has served the community for nearly four decades.

Nativ Cafe welcomed a crowd of curious cafe goers into their new space at 166 E Jewett Blvd, (the old Northshore Cafe building) in White Salmon, during their soft opening on Monday.

Nestled against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge, Cool Beans Espresso & Ice Cream, the newest local gem, has opened its doors in White Salmon, Washington. 

The Lyle Fire & Rescue District #4 is asking the community for help raising $90,000 to replace their aging water-carrying vehicle, affectionately known as "Tender #405" which has served the community valiantly for 39 years, and is in dire need of retirement due to its deteriorating condition.

Updated July 21, 2023 10:45 p.m. A fast spreading 6,000 acre fire is raging in Fire District 9 area of Newell Grade/ Newell Road. The fire is reported to have multiple heads. Bickleton Fire, Rural 7 and WA DNR hae responded to the fire.

Pride returns to Goldendale this weekend and this time it’s a block party at the 100 block of West Allyn Street.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission and their community partners will host several events for Gorge Latino Conservation Week from Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd.

A low-pressure gas line was hit on Garfield Street in White Salmon on July 14, 2023.  Emergency crews are on the scene and going house to house to give notice of evacuation to required properties.

Washington Gorge Action Programs is supplying cooling kits this summer to help people in need combat extremely hot weather. The cooling kits are replacing the emergency cooling shelter, which went unused in 2022.

The Tunnel Five Fire which began the morning of July 2, 2023 continues to burn in Underwood, WA. CCCNews has the latest update on the fire from Inciweb.

Columbia Riverkeeper’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of a new member, Portland-based Carlos Marroquin. Columbia Riverkeeper’s volunteer board of directors oversees the organization’s advocacy goals and policies, finances, and public relations.

Yakama Nation Tribal Forestry announced that Tract D Recreational Area will be open for recreation from July 26th to September 7th, 2023.

This year’s cherry harvest is off to a slow start due to an unusually cool spring and summer weather. Orchardists report that high yields across the region are causing significant market impacts.

As summer temperatures begin to rise, Community Action Agencies in the Gorge are preparing to assist people in need of combating life-threatening weather conditions with individual Cooling Kits delivered by Houseless Outreach Coordinators.

Reaching rural communities to support families who fight food insecurity has become a mission for Anna Henschel. This big-city Chicago resident came to Klickitat County in 2022 and has taken to rural life like a fish takes to water. 

Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer has announced that the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office Posse will be holding two free NRA Basic Handgun classes for Klickitat County residents.

Maryhill Museum of Art, one of the most fascinating cultural destinations in the Pacific Northwest, is announcing the appointment of Amy Behrens as executive director and chief executive officer following a search process by Hagel Executive Search. Behrens succeeds Colleen Schafroth, who is retiring.