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Home PageWasco CountyThe Dalles Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection By Joshuah Albert The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — The Grasshopper Fire reached 93% containment Tuesday as warmer, drier weather allowed firefighters to return to steep terrain in the Boulder Creek drainage, where crews are working to close one of the remaining gaps in the nearly 94,000-acre fire. The lightning-caused fire remains at 93,990 acres, essentially unchanged since Monday.

Home Page Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection Bulldozers were used to create fire breaks in the fast moving Grasshopper Fire in August. The 90,000 plus acre blaze has had reverberating affects on Wasco County from economic loss to recovery and how to think about and protect against fire in the future. Photo courtesy the Grasshopper Fire Facebook page By Aaron Girdham The Dalles, Ore., Sept.

Home PageWasco CountyThe Dalles Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — The Dalles Public Works Department will begin cleaning stormwater catch basins across the city Tuesday, Sept. 8, with work expected to continue through Friday, Oct. 2. The annual maintenance is intended to keep stormwater moving efficiently through the city’s drainage system, helping protect property and the environment by removing debris that can obstruct catch basins.

Home PageWasco CountyThe Dalles Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection From The Dalles Kiwanis: By Carolyn Wood The Dalles, Ore. Sept. 3, 2026 — The Dalles Kiwanis will mark the 70th anniversary of its annual Steak Feed on Thursday, Sept. 10, with proceeds supporting youth programs, scholarships and community service projects.

Home PageWasco CountyThe Dalles Sep 8 Written By City of The Dalles From the City of The Dalles Public Works Department: By Jill Hoyenga The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — As a precaution, the City will implement a Stage 1 Water Restriction Advisory beginning September 8, 2026, the day after Labor Day. Customers are asked to voluntarily reduce water use to help extend the City’s surface water supply until fall rains return, which is anticipated in mid-October.

The Dalles Police Log Sept. 4 Through Part of Sept. 9, 2026

Home PageWasco CountyHood River County Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection From Columbia Gorge Humane Society: By Suny Simon Hood River, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — On Friday, September 18, animal lovers, music lovers, and members of the Columbia Gorge community will gather in Hood River for an unforgettable night of live music, catered food, friendship, and fundraising—all with one very important purpose: helping the animals of the Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Sep 8 Written By Columbia Community Connection Jim E. Edens, a U.S. Army veteran and long-time resident of Hood River, passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 92. He was born in Washington County, Arkansas. Jim served in the 82nd Airborne Division and was assigned overseas in Europe. Jim was proud to serve and of the friendships and purpose he found during his service. After his military service, Jim built a career as a communications engineer with the United Telephone Company in Hood River.

Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. CCC News’ primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region.

Columbia Community Connection was established in 2020 as a local, honest and digital news source providing meaningful stories and articles. CCC News’ primary goal is to inform and elevate all the residents and businesses of the Mid-Columbia Region.