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 Features    May 15, 2013 

Hwy 97 road work resumes at two locations

The work on the U.S. 97 both north- and south-bound near Goldendale has resumed, and with it comes some delays for travelers. The Washington State...

 
 Features    May 15, 2013 

Annual Goat Academy Saturday in Lyle

The third annual Goat Academy will be presented this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lyle Community Center. The popular event will have 22...

 
 Features    May 15, 2013 

DNR warns of fire danger due to warm, dry spell

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Southeast Region Klickitat District and the Fire Districts in Klickitat County are urging people to use caution this fire season. The...

 
 Features    May 15, 2013 

CRP sign-up announce for coming month

An opportunity is approaching for Klickitat County farmers and ranchers to help preserve fragile agricultural land and improve wildlife habitat. From May 20 through June 14, 2013, the Farm Service...

 
 Features    May 15, 2013 

WDFW seeks comment on plans for frogs and bats

State wildlife managers are seeking public comments on a draft recovery plan for Washington’s native population of Oregon spotted frogs, and a separate plan to conserve the 15 species of bats in...

 
 Features    May 8, 2013

Short-handed fire department puts out call for volunteers

The Goldendale Fire Department is making an appeal for more volunteers to join the department. According to Public Safety Director, Rick Johnson, the...

 
 Features    May 8, 2013

GMS sixth-grader answers, "What makes me different?"

Alright, listen up. I’m not going to waste my time and your time with salutations and junk like that. Just a few small facts about the one and only...

 
 Features    May 8, 2013

Looking Back

50 Years Ago – May 9, 1963 • The Torch Honor Society was founded in 1928 by the Education committee of the Goldendale Women’s Association, who chose as it’s activity the organizing and...

 
 By Deb Brumley    Features    May 8, 2013

Marc Boardman named new county undersheriff, replaces Kallio

Following nearly six months without an undersheriff in the ranks, Klickitat County Sheriff Rick McComas has made a selection to replace former Undersheriff Jolene Kallio who left the department...

 
 Features    May 8, 2013

Vehicles' broken windows a mystery

It is a case for the Goldendale “CSI” unit, which in Goldendale is the same as the regular police unit. The windows of two vehicles shattered in...

 
 Features    May 8, 2013

Roosevelt Landfill renewable energy recognized by commissioners

As part of this year’s Earth Day commemoration, the Klickitat Public Utility District and Republic Services celebrated their landmark renewable...

 
 Features    May 1, 2013

Ban on barbed hooks expands on Columbia River, tributaries May 1

Starting May 1, anglers fishing for salmon or steelhead on the Columbia River and most of its tributaries downstream from Chief Joseph Dam will be required to use barbless hooks. The new regulations,...

 
 By Jesse Sines    Features    May 1, 2013

Randall honor dinner, concert raises money for Backpacks for Kids

Approximately 80 guests filled the Goldendale Grange Hall for the Backpacks for Kids Benefit Dinner and Concert on Saturday, April 27. The benefit was...

 
 By Deb Brumley    Features    May 1, 2013

Right to bear arms part of county staff safety discussion

Following a series of regular Safety Committee meetings over the past two years, Klickitat County staff and officials have agreed and disagreed on a number of initiatives designed to enhance safety...

 
 Features    May 1, 2013

Fish and Wildlife adopts emergency wolf kill rule

The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously adopted an emergency rule April 26 to allow property owners to kill a wolf that is in the act of attacking livestock or a pet. Reps. Charles...

 
 Features    May 1, 2013

GHS student gets experience as House page

Hanna Hoffman, a 15-year-old student at Goldendale High School, recently served as a page in the Washington State House of Representatives. She was...

 
 Features    May 1, 2013

Experienced hunter or angler sought to serve on State's Boating Safety Advisory Board

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking an experienced hunter or angler who uses a boat in their sport to serve on the Boating Safety Advisory Council. The deadline for...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Minimum rate increase at transfer station

As of April 1, the minimum fee at the landfill transfer stations has increased from $5.18 to $7. This is the first rate increase since 1991 and only affects the minimum rate, according to Gary...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Top losers lead group's 403 lb. weight loss

Sole to Soul just finished their Biggest Loser contest. Just 13 weeks ago 31 contestants started out to see if they could be the Biggest Loser. With...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

PTO to hold spelling bee at Goldendale Primary School

On Thursday, April 25, at 5:30 p.m., the Goldendale Primary School PTO will hold its first annual spelling bee competition in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to the public and admission...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Teddy Roosevelt dinner presentation May 14

The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center presents living history performer Joe Wiegand as Theodore Roosevelt, Tuesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and include dinner. Advance purchase is required...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Allen, Enstad make CWU Dean's List

The following students attending Central Washington University have qualified for the Fall Quarter 2012 honor roll: Brittany Allen and Ethan Enstad, of Goldendale. Brittany is a 2012 graduate of...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Support for post-abortion women offered by PRC

Abortion. Few words can generate more emotion than this one. Yet what is often lost in the heated debate are the women who have experienced it personally. For this reason, Goldendale Pregnancy...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

Downton fan? Living history lecture at library

On Monday, April 29, the Goldendale Library will host “Dining at Downton: A Trial by Fork” with living history lecturer Tames Alan. The presentation, which explores the social rules, class biases...

 
 Features    April 24, 2013

4-H Horse camp offers learning opportunity to young riders

Amid wind and scattered showers, success was achieved at the 2013 4-H Spring Break Horse Camp held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds Joan Frey...

 

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