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More closures for Hood River Bridge start Monday
After a truck crash damaged the bridge between Hood River and White Salmon, repair crews will need to start two weeks of closures on Monday to permanently fix the crossing.

Klickitat County moves to shutter jail after high-profile incidents
After playing host to two harrowing incidents in the past year, the Klickitat County Jail appears to be bound for a sudden and permanent closure. The local sheriff said the move “blindsided” him.

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In the Columbia River Gorge, officials are preparing for unexpected train disasters
We learn more about efforts to prevent future oil spills from the editor of Columbia Insight.

Residents on cusp of Columbia Gorge faced seven days of endless winter storm
For some in Washington and Oregon, the recent weather has meant some residents have been without water, heat, lights and internet for days.

Columbia Gorge, Hood River Valley brace for ice storm this weekend
The National Weather Service issued an ice storm warning for the upper Hood River Valley as well as central and western Columbia River Gorge effective from 1 p.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

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Running low on space and funds, Columbia Gorge animal shelters share challenges
Columbia Gorge animal shelters are seeing a surge of dogs being surrendered by their owners amid a decline in adoption rates.

I-84 roadwork through the Gorge may result in traffic delays this spring, summer
Travelers driving on Interstate 84 through the Columbia River Gorge should expect intermittent lane closures and traffic delays this spring and summer.

As more people hit Columbia River Gorge trails, search and rescue calls flood in
The year has months to go, but already Multnomah County search and rescue teams have responded to more calls than in any of the past five years.
Oregon Field Guide
Parkdale’s little bit of lavender paradise
Not only is lavender one of the loveliest and most fragrant flowers, it’s also one of the most useful.

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Forest Ecosystems | 'Class Of 2025' | Amazon Headquarters | Seattle Mayor
We consider the forest conditions of the Eagle Creek Fire and listen in to OPB's "Class of 2025" podcast. Also, we talk about Amazon's quest for a second headquarters and the resignation of Seattle Mayor Ed Murray.