Survivors Speak: Human Trafficking in the Mid-Columbia Region
Human trafficking exists in our own backyards, rand local law enforcement says it’s not going away anytime soon. In this story, local survivors of human trafficking share their stories and ask the community to take action to prevent modern day slavery in our communities.
Omicron Covid-19 Variant Identified in Klickitat County
The Klickitat County Health Department (KCHD) was notified today, on January 11th that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been identified in Klickitat County.
WAGAP Warming Shelter Opens With a New Operating Model
The homeless housing team at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) began offering Warming Shelter services for unsheltered people in Skamania and Klickitat Counties on December 13, 2021.
Love 'em, Hate 'em: TD Shoppers Sound Off on the Return of Mask Mandates
With a rise of COVID cases and the return of masks in public places, shoppers in The Dalles sounded off on Tuesday, Aug. 17 about having to strap one back on over their ears. Love ‘em, hate ‘em, the embrace and the chafe. Read what they said about it here.
Hazardous Air Quality Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning in Effect
Excessive heat warnings and hazardous air quality advisories are in affect in various parts of the Mid-Columbia region, including Goldendale, White Salmon, Trout Lake, and Yakima until Monday. Towns under heat advisory only include The Dalles, Dufur, Maupin, and Hermiston.
WAGAP Receives $2M in Grant Funds to Prevent Evictions
Renters and landlords in Skamania and Klickitat Counties may be eligible to apply
Gov. Inslee Proposes Juneteenth as State Holiday, Announces $365 million Equity Policy Package
Washington Governor Jay Inslee has announced a historic equity policy package of $365 million in equity-related decision packages and budget items which would advance equity, increase accountability for police use of excessive force, and invest in equitable access to online learning for students.
Klickitat County Reports Active COVID-19 Outbreak
Klickitat County Health Department (KCHD) has received notification from Skyline Health of two staff members with COVID-19 positive tests. At the time of this press release these individuals are self-isolating and no additional hospitalizations have occurred.