Goldendale Sentinel June 17, 2026

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Hobbs bring trade consuls to Goldendale

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When Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs visited Goldendale June 9, he brought with him consuls representing other countries in Washington and Oregon including representatives of Mexico, Japan, India, and Lithuania.

The event was described as a reverse trade mission to expose the consuls to some of the products produced in Klickitat County.

The event was organized by former Goldendale City Council member, Bickleton wheat farmer, and longtime volunteer firefighter Miland Walling. Their journey

included a visit Monday night to the Goldendale Observatory.

Joining them for lunch at Maryhill Museum were a number of local leaders.

A partial list included State Rep. Kevin Waters, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s Southwest Washington representative John Anderson, Klickitat PUD General Manager Gwyn Miller, Klickitat PUD commissioner Dan Gunkel of Gunkel Orchards, Gold-

Ecology

FOREVER CHEMICALS: The issue with biosolids may boil down to chemicals in them (PFAS) that never break down.

Biosolids part 2: The biosolid divide

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(This is the second in a series of stories on the use of biosolids— processed human waste—in the county.)

The pungent scent that drifted across Centerville in recent weeks focused public attention on biosolids and their use on Klickitat County hay and wheat fields. Some local farmers view biosolids as a tool for improving soil health and crop production, while others view them as harmful to the environment, people, and animals, as statewide biosolids testing and restrictions continue to evolve.

Since concerns first surfaced in the county, additional reporting and regulatory information has added context to the debate.

A review of information from the 2024 (Biosolids) Annual Report from the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) obtained through a public records request includes Klickitat County records. Those records indicate biosolids from several wastewater treatment facilities were land-applied, sent to landfill, or transferred for further treatment within the county.

Dave Bennett, communications manager for Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program, added:

• North Bend WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) in North Bend, King County, Washington, sent 91.12 dry tons to the Roosevelt [Regional] Landfill (in Roosevelt, WA) for disposal. “North Bend generated materials at about 16% solids content and transports it to Roosevelt for landfilling. There is no incineration occurring here. North Bend is not a Central Region facility,” said Benett.

• Bingen/White Salmon WWTP (Klickitat County) sent 41 dry

tons for land application (pasture grass) on an agricultural site at Fernandez Ranch, in Centerville, Washington. “This facility no longer land applies. The last application was in 2024…” Bennett said.

• Dallesport WWTP sent 8.12 dry tons from their own customers and received 8.12 dry tons from Lyle WWTP. According to Bennett, in total they sent one load of 16.24 dry tons of Class B biosolids to Natural Selection Farms BUF (beneficial use facility) for land application.

• Klickitat WWTP sent 2.29 dry tons to Bishop Sanitation SMF (sludge management facility) for further treatment “into Class B biosolids,” Bennett noted.

One dry ton is equal to 2,000 pounds of material at zero percent moisture content.

According to a fifth-generation Klickitat County farmer who requested anonymity due to concerns about how his comments would be portrayed, the effects of biosolids are more apparent in the field than in the ongoing public and regulatory debate. The farmer, who has worked in agriculture since childhood and said he has training in crop and soil science, said biosolids have become an important part of his soil management practices.

“The saying is a pound of biology is worth 10 of chemistry,” the farmer said, noting that biosolids provide a slow-release package of nitrogen, phosphorus, and calcium that is not economically viable in standard synthetic fertilizers.

His perspective is supported by long-term research from Washington State University (WSU), which has found that in semi-arid systems biosolids can, under certain conditions, improve soil water-holding capacity, enhance soil structure and reduce compaction, and increase soil organic carbon

endale Mayor Dave Jones, former Goldendale mayors Mike Canon and Mark Sigfrinius, former County Commissioner Dave Sauter, now with the Port of Klickitat; Erik Stemlie of Rye Development;

Jerry Fitzgerald, CEO of Mercer Ranches; Jonathan Lewis of Klickitat Valley Health; and Chad Ross with Iron Guard Housing. After lunch, everyone had a chance to address the group. Here are some of the remarks worth noting.

Hobbs said it’s time to replace confrontation with collaboration: “When I served in Kosovo and Iraq, I had to go as an infantry officer, to these little communities that have completely different cultures, ideas, and sometimes religions. Because they didn’t talk to the other people, it was just ha-

tred and partisanship. We can’t be like that. And that’s why I came out here to hear from you and see what I can do in my office to help you.”

Carlos Quesnel is the Mexican Consul General based in Portland, but his territory also covers Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania counties. “We have a very strong trade with Washington,” he said. “It was $5.5 billion in 2025, involving petroleum, aerospace, and agricultural products. This creates around 110,000 jobs in Washington State, but we could be buying more.”

Suresh Sharma of the Consulate General of India in Seattle noted there are 200,000 people of Indian origin in the greater Seattle area and that India primarily imported Washington apples. “But when we came here, we saw there’s a lot of potential from here,” he said, “Indians don’t know that Washington wine is so good in comparison to Napa and the French wine,

County recognizes Herlihy for 20 years in the air

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At the Klickitat County Commissioners’ June 9 morning workshop, Public Works Director Jeff Hunter told commissioners that businesses qualified as small quantity generators of hazardous waste will no longer have disposal costs covered by a grant from the state Department of Ecology.

“’They said, ‘We’re not paying for the businesses anymore,’” Hunter explained. “They’re still paying for the household stuff, but if we don’t take the businesses out, they pay for nothing. We had three choices. One, not provide any place for them, which I don’t feel is a very good option. Option two is the county picks up the cost, which I don’t think is fair either to the rest of the taxpayers. Or three, we let them pay the actual charges.”

Senior Services Director Sharon Carter told commissioners someone had siphoned about a quarter tank of gas from one of the buses parked at the Pioneer Center in White Salmon.

“That’s why we have usually tried to get locking gas caps on,” she said, “but with the newer buses, they’ve not been available

right away. The other drawback potentially with locking gas caps is sometimes people will bypass and cut the fuel line, and then you’ve got a lot more expensive repair than if they’re siphoning gas.”

The morning session was bookended with a pair of executive sessions, one to evaluate the performance of an employee and one to consult with legal counsel.

The formal afternoon session included thanks and best wishes to Doug Herlihy, the expert pilot who is leaving the county after 20 years.

“I just wanted to thank you for the support that you guys have given me through flying for Sheriff Mays, Sheriff McComas, and Sheriff Songer,” Herlihy said.

“Not to be self-aggrandizing, but I did fly 1,471 hours for the county and my dear wife has paid me my dues to do that.” Herlihy, a former National Transportation Advisory Board investigator and longtime expert witness in plane crash lawsuits, paid all his own expenses, donating his time for search and rescue, fire-spotting, finding illegal marijuana grows, and the like. Songer and others called him Air One and have called his help “invaluable.”

The main agenda item was a comprehensive presentation by Jay McLaughlin from Mount Adams Resource Stewards (MARS), who detailed his organization’s work in community-based forestry, wildfire mitigation through prescribed burning, and their role as a significant local employer.

“We’ve completed about six different acquisitions, McLaughlin said, “with our first back in 2011 and we own a little over 1,800 acres at this point in time.” He also shared that MARS has grown over the years.

“For better or for worse, MARS is now the largest employer in Glenwood.” he said. “I think we’re at 38 or 39 [employees] right now, at what used to be the Bureau of Indian Affairs Ranger Station there in Glenwood.” Under the consent agenda, commissioners approved:

• A public meeting on Short Plat, SPL 2025-20, Verley

• A public meeting on Short Plat, SPL 2024-10, Ferguson

• Advertising for a legal administrative assistant I in the East District Court

• Contract with the Area Agency on Aging & Disability Services of SW WA for benefits

Candidates night planned

A candidates’ night for candidates running for office in Klickitat County is planned for Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange.

Candidates planning to be at the event include John Bruce, Dwayne Matulovich, and Tony Warren running for Klickitat County Sheriff; and Lori Zoller, Andrew L. Kallinen, and Gene Klejeski running for Klickitat County Commissioner. The format for the evening will be timed responses to written questions, moderated by Scott Robinson. Each candidate will have three minutes for opening statements. Attendees will have the chance to write questions on forms to be submitted to the candidates. One question will be permitted per individual. Candidates will then have two minutes to respond to questions. A request will be made to attendees to maintain a respectful attitude for all candidates. Support or opposition to any candidate should not be indicated with applause or shouting out from the audience. The evening is scheduled to be complete in two hours, leaving time for audience members to mingle with candidates.

HOBBS AT MARYHILL: Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs admires a work of art at Maryhill Museum last Tuesday.

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GETTING THEIR DUCKS IN A ROW: Rubber ducks make their way toward the finish line on the Little Klickitat River Saturday during the annual Kiwanis Duck Derby. The turnout was strong for the fundraiser.

Washington families say a $1 gas price rise would end road trips

The Great American road trip has long been a summer rite of passage. But with gas prices lingering higher than expected, families are reconsidering just how far they can go. RV Windshield Replacement, a national network of RV auto glass experts, set out to gauge how these costs are reshaping vacation plans, especially for those who usually hit the open road in midsummer. Are families cutting their trips short, sticking closer to home, skipping overnight stops, or trading long interstate journeys for shorter, budget-friendly getaways?

The survey, which polled 3,002 families, uncovered some eye-opening trends. The results suggest that

Washington families are not necessarily giving up on summer adventures, but many are shrinking them, simplifying them, or keeping them closer to home. Almost two in three Washington families say they are rethinking their summer road trip plans because of high gas prices. And for many, that rethink starts with the route itself:

• 68% say they are more likely to take a shorter, in-state road trip this summer because of gas prices.

• 47% say high gas prices would make them more likely to invite another family or relatives along to share costs.

• 86% believe the classic long-distance American

road trip is becoming less affordable for ordinary families. When asked what feels most expensive about a road trip right now, one answer dominated: gas. Not hotels, not food, not theme park tickets, just the simple act of keeping the car moving. Families said the biggest road trip costs are:

• Gas: 67%

• Hotels: 17%

• Food: 8%

• Attractions: 6%

• Car maintenance: 3%

That does not mean families are only worried about fuel. Once the trip budget starts feeling tight, the cuts can come from every corner of the vacation. The first casualties are often the nice-

Adventist Health Columbia Gorge partially reopens Water’s Edge

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bia Gorge is moving several clinics back into its Water’s Edge building, located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd in The Dalles, Oregon. The clinics open on the second floor as of today include Columbia Gorge ENT, Internal Medicine, and the Sleep Clinic. Sleep studies, outpatient rehab and echo continue to be housed in the main hospital. Cardiac and pulmonary rehab and pediatric therapy are housed in the Medical Office Building, lower floor, while Immediate Care is open at Family Medicine on 12th Street.

Patients are urged to listen to their appointment confirmation phone calls and voicemails. They should call their clinic if they have any concerns about where their appointment will be.

The Water’s Edge building has been closed since a December 2025 storm blew off a large portion of the roof and caused significant water damage. Repairs continue on other floors of the building with plans to continue returning additional clinics and offices into that space over the summer. Founded in 1901, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has evolved into a premier network of healthcare serving The Dalles and communities throughout the greater Columbia Gorge. It is part of Adventist Health, a

to-haves: souvenirs, extra stops, restaurant meals, and overnight stays. When asked what their family would cut first from a road trip budget, respondents said:

• Souvenirs: 25%

• The trip itself: 19%

• Restaurant meals: 16%

• Overnight hotel stays: 16%

• Theme parks or attractions: 14%

• Extra sightseeing stops: 10%

The mood heading into summer is mixed. Some families are still pressing ahead as planned, but many are adjusting expectations. For some, it means packing sandwiches instead of stopping for meals. For others, it means swapping a multi-

state drive for a shorter route closer to home.

Asked which phrase best describes their family’s road trip plans this summer, respondents answered:

• Same trip, tighter budget: 26%

• Staying in-state this year: 18%

• Full-speed ahead: 17%

• Shorter drive, same spirit: 16%

• Road trip cancelled: 16%

• Road trip downgraded: 10%

The survey also found that Washington families have a fairly clear breaking point.

On average, gas prices would need to rise by about $1 per gallon before they would cancel a planned road trip.

Given that gas prices in the state are currently at around

$5.7 per gallon (as of 6/4), that means prices would need to reach $6.7 in Washington before many families would scrap their summer road trip plans altogether.

“Road trips have always been one of the most flexible ways for families to travel, but this summer that flexibility is being tested,” says a spokesperson for RV Windshield Replacement. “What we’re seeing is not that families have lost their appetite for adventure, but that they are becoming much more strategic about it. Shorter routes, shared costs, fewer overnight stops- these are the new realities for families trying to keep the summer road trip alive without letting fuel prices take the wheel.”

Manhunt leads to capture

Following an extensive investigation and manhunt north of Goldendale, the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) apprehended Zackariah Bennett on June 10. Bennett, a resident of Goldendale, was arrested for first-degree Unlawful Possession of Firearms and second-degree Rape of a Child.

On June 9, the KCSO executed a search warrant on a residence on Old Mountain Road. The suspect fled the area but was not located. KCSO continued the investigation and attempted to locate the suspect late into the night.

On June 10, the search operation commenced on Satus Loop Road after

receiving information that the suspect was in that area. The search involved KCSO deputies, the Air Wing, and the Klickitat County UAS (Drone) team.

Seeking additional support, KCSO engaged the U.S. Marshals Office, which deployed a 25-person team, including specialized K9 and UAS units, to assist in the manhunt.

As the comprehensive search of the region neared its conclusion, Sgt. Randy Wells identified the suspect walking along Highway 97 while on patrol. All active law enforcement units converged on the location, and Bennett was taken into custody without incident.

Before being booked into jail, Bennett was taken to Klickitat Valley Hospital for a medical evaluation. Bennett was seen in Superior Court in the afternoon of June 11. Bail has been set at $250,000. KCSO expressed appreciation to assisting agencies during this operation, including Klickitat County Prosecutor’s Office, UAS Team, Air Wing, KCSO Posse, 911 Dispatch, U.S. Marshals, Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and Yakima Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, and Washington State Parks and the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

G oldendale ’ s a ttic

This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture

It’s a group of people accompanying a walking cigarette. And it’s waving to the camera. It appears to have been a little chilly that day. We can figure out where this was. But what’s going on here? Who are these people? What are they doing? Why? All we know is this picture ran in The Senti-

nel sometime, lost in the annals of yesteryear. If you know anything about it, please send us an email (info@goldendalesentinel. com), or give us a call (509-

773-3777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.

Looking Back

June 13, 1889 - 137 Years Ago

In a conversation with Dr. J. M. Beene yesterday with an Oregon Statesman reporter, we learned that Goldendale, situated in Washington Territory near the Columbia River, has a company of horse buyers that is doing an immense business. This company has just shipped 200 head of good horses to the [Puget] Sound country and have orders for 240 yearlings for parties in Nebraska; also an order for 200 head for New York parties. These horses are all raised around Goldendale and the counties Wasco, Gilliam, and Moro in Oregon. Stock demand is greater than the supply.

June 10, 1937 – 89 Years Ago

Pupils of the Orchard Heights school, under the supervision of their teacher, Miss Mae McConnell, made their own private investigation of the big game prospects of their district this week when they discovered bear tracks at the school. Their investigation revealed that the animal had followed a band of sheep that had been driven by two of the small Hayden children out of the grazing land above the school to a place near the school. Tracks were plainly visible about the building. The children did not see the bear, and Miss McConnell said: “It was a good thing.”

June 7, 1956 - 70 Years Ago

Remodeling work has been in progress this week at the Feed Bag Market, including the installation of a meat market, a new produce section, and a new ice cream and frozen food cabinet. Owner Paul Thompson reported that the work would be completed by this weekend. He recently purchased the market from Freeman Grow. Last week a large neon sign was installed over the marquee of the store.

June 7, 1956 – 70 Years Ago

A clever remark was passed by Dale Dow following his recent cattle drive trip into the Cedar Valley area with Max Maurer. Limping into The Sentinel office Dale said, “I never knew that something full of hay could be so hard to sit on.

June 25, 1987 - 39 Years Ago

Workers last week removed the old Burlington Northern railroad tracks across Columbus Ave. in Goldendale. The City of Goldendale project removed a set of tracks which had been unused for several years, following termination on the line just to the east of Columbus. The site has now been repaved.

June 5, 2006 – 20 Years Ago

Here’s your first notice of a giant “Goldendale Family Portrait” we’re planning for Committee Days. Just for fun, we’d like to capture as many of Goldendale’s residents all at once on film. Kind of an historical record for 1986. The whole city on film. We’ll gather somewhere like on the courthouse lawn, send a photographer up on the roof with a wide-angle lens, and get a snapshot. Sounds like a good idea. We’ll give more details later. But plan right now to make a group shot.

— Richard Lefever

Klickitat

County Historical Society

Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture

Points to ponder:

Johnny’s mother stops to listen to her son read the Bible to their cat. But an hour later she hears a terrible racket. She finds Johnny stuffing the cat into a bucket of water. “Johnny, what are you doing?” “I’m baptizing Muffin,” he replies. “But cats don’t like to be in water.” “Well, then, why did he join my church?”

This picture has been colorized. Roger Gadway gave us the most complete response to this picture, and he would know since he was in it. It’s the Old Time Fiddlers playing for a senior dance at the Goldendale Senior Center. Left to right the participants are: Norman Troh, accordion; Max Maurer, vocals and harmonica; not sure, piano (Roger thinks it’s Jim

Ogden, though in a blow-up of the picture, it doesn’t look like him); Billy Hornibrook, fiddle; Roger Gadway, fiddle; Maxine Jacroux, fiddle; not sure, fiddle; and Dixie Michelson, washtub bass. Roger couldn’t identify the gentleman behind her. He says this was sometime in the late 1980s to early 1990s since Billy Hornibrook passed away in 1994 at the age of 102.

Pioneer Picnic At Cleveland Park Slated Thursday June 14, 1956

Official Morning Program Starts At 10 o’Clock; Afternoon Sports Slate Begins At 1:30 At Historic Setting

Several thousand people are expected to converge on the little park in a wooded vale at Cleveland Thursday for the 46th Annual Pioneer Picnic of the Alder Creek Pioneer Association. The site is located four miles west of Bickleton, and the event has been staged there every year since 1910. The official morning program gets underway at 10 o’clock with the playing of the National Anthem by the Goldendale High School band, under the direction of William Cahill. Later in the program, the majorettes from Goldendale High School will show their baton-twirling repertoire.

Rev. Richard B. Stanley, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Grandview, will be the principal speaker of the morning program. The Invocation will be given by the Rev. Alwin Gall of Bickleton, and the address of welcome will be given by John Dodson, president of the Pioneer Association.

Traditionally, the picnic has served as a time of reunion and reminiscing for the pioneer settlers of the region and their

descendants, as well as a time of fun and festivity. The memorial program, in honor of the departed pioneers, will be conducted during the morning program. Special musical entertainment will be provided by Betty Ganders, who will sing “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder,” and Robert Corliss of Sunnyside, who will present a series of songs. Rodeo events in the afternoon program, which starts at 1:30, will include bronc riding, bareback riding, and calf roping. Purses of $75 plus entry money will be offered in the bronc riding and the calf roping, and of $50 plus entry fees in the bareback riding. Other features on the sports slate will be an Indian parade, a children’s mounted parade, and horse races. The latter will include once, twice, and three times around heats on the threeeighths mile track. The picnic dance will be held in the evening in the outdoor pavilion to wind up the day’s activities.

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How to use AI safely and protect yourself from scams

Dear Savvy Senior,

I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself?

--Cautious Senior

Dear Cautious,

You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same question. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is becoming part of everyday life, from smartphones and internet searches to banking and customer service. It’s also making scams more convincing and harder to spot, which is why a basic understanding helps. The good news is you don’t need to be a tech expert to use AI safely and with confidence. Know the basics

AI is technology that can create and analyze information in ways that seem human. It can write emails, answer questions, recommend products, generate images and even mimic voices. While this can be helpful, it also means things you see or hear online may not always be accurate. If something seems unusual or too good to be true, take a closer look. Use it wisely

A good way to get comfortable with AI is to start small. Many smartphones include voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant that can set reminders, check the weather or answer questions. You can also try tools like ChatGPT or Claude to explain a news story, suggest recipes or help draft a message. AI can also be useful for everyday tasks like comparing products, planning trips or organizing a to-do list. Think of it as a helpful assistant, not a decisionmaker.

Keep in mind that AI isn’t perfect. It can give answers that sound confident but may be outdated or incorrect. For important matters like your health, finances or legal issues, always double-check with a trusted source such as your doctor, bank or a government website.

Watch for scams

Scammers are using AI to make their schemes more convincing. You may receive an email that appears to be from your bank or Medicare or a phone call that sounds like a family member. Be especially wary of urgent messages that pressure you to act quickly or warn that your account will be closed.

Protect yourself

The most important habit for avoiding scams is to slow down. If you receive a suspicious call, text or email, stop and assess the message. Don’t click links, download attachments or respond right away. Instead, contact the company or person directly using a phone number or website you trust–not the one provided in the message.

Scammers now use AI to mimic voices and write convincing messages. Even if something sounds like it’s from a family member, friend or company, verify it another way before taking action.

Never share sensitive information like your Social

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For added protection, use two-factor authentication, and keep your devices updated. You can even consider call-blocking services from your mobile service provider.

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Burn-out has got to go

The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me . This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds

for three hours. I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.

On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.

Ken McKune Goldendale

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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”

“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.

I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.

My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.

Ken Margraf Goldendale

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Ketchum Kalf is here

The big news here in Glenwood is the hum of activity as Glenwood Rodeo Association members prepare for the 91st annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. The members have been installing a long line of new fencing around part of the grounds, painting the dance hall, stands, and other areas, installing new toilets, placing a ticket booth at the front gate, and so much more. We happened to drive in one evening last week to take some measurements and found the Association secretary/treasurer, Kara Griffin, just finishing up painting the Ketchum Kalf Rodeo logo on the front entryway of the dance hall. It looks amazing. They have repaired, added, and beautified to a remarkable result and are out there working hard even as I write this.

This year the fun really starts on Friday night. The adult beer garden will be

held inside the dance hall. The outer patio and area will be fenced off so people of all ages can sit in that area outside the actual hall and enjoy the delicious pulled beef sandwiches and cold drinks while they listen to the great music of the Backwoods Country Band. Saturday’s beer garden will feature music by Countryside Ride. The rodeo begins at 12:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, with lots of exciting roping, riding, bucking, and entertainment. There will be many vendors to browse for souvenirs and a variety of good foods, including the Glenwood Fire Department serving up their hefty, delicious hamburgers and other tasty lunch treats. Although the fire department won’t be serving breakfast burritos this year, they will have the coffee on at 6 a.m. and will have muffins available. That’s handy for arriving early for Sunday morning

slack events. And don’t forget to stop by the Mt. Adams Community 4-H pop stand for a nice, cold drink. They will also be selling programs. This is a chance to support two very worthy local organizations.

It’s going to be a funfilled weekend so bring Dad to celebrate Father’s Day and enjoy another great tradition, the annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo. All the information you need regarding the rodeo, parade, and special events, can be found on the rodeo website, www.ketchumkalfrodeo. com.

Here’s just a little bit of school news. If you’re interested in having your child take swimming lessons this summer, you can sign up by calling Mrs. Troh in the school office at (509) 364-3438. Lessons were delayed just a bit for this summer due to the current closure of the Leidl Bridge on the Glenwood Highway for repairs. The new dates are July 20 through July 31.

Aspen Ford

Washington state standard

Washington state has slipped once again in a national education ranking.

The new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows Washington dropped from 27th in the nation to 31st overall. The findings are based on data from 2024. Last year, the state fell one spot. A little over a decade ago, it ranked 20th.

Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction remains skeptical of the research and contends that the state has “made progress in every area” covered in the report.

The Kids Count Data Book captures statistics across the country on children’s economic wellbeing, education, health, and family and community life. The 2026 report marks the organization’s 37th year of publication.

Washington have been trending upwards since they hit a low point during the pandemic,” Payne said. “A more sophisticated analysis of how our students are doing would measure our recovery since that drop, instead of comparing scores pre-pandemic to post-pandemic.”

Among the eleven other states that use the same testing vendor, Washington students have the secondhighest performance in English and the fourthhighest performance in math, Payne said.

“We do have room for improvement, of course, with 14 states statistically outperforming our students in 8th-grade math,” Payne said.

She also pointed to Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s efforts to increase state spending on education and suggested that funding is a key factor in how students are performing.

In Washington, the latest analysis shows that 70% of eighth graders were not proficient in math and 68% of fourth graders were not proficient in reading. Those same figures, for 2024, appeared in last year’s report. Other education metrics were updated, contributing to Washington’s slide in the overall rankings.

National reports like these can overlook differences in individual states’ data collection, which can lead to unfair comparisons, said Katy Payne, chief strategy officer for the state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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“Superintendent Reykdal has continued to request resources from the Legislature that would close these gaps, and unfortunately, the Legislature continues to both underfund basic education and cut funding from programs with demonstrated evidence of success,” she added.

Soleil Boyd, executive director of the Seattlebased Children’s Alliance, said instability during the pandemic is one factor that contributed to shortfalls in reading and math proficiency.

Boyd flagged rollbacks the state Legislature made this year to pre-kindergarten programs and cuts to child care providers.

She said it’s “really encouraging” that a portion of the state revenue from the new income tax on millionaire earners is slated to help fund early learning programs. But collections of the tax don’t start until 2029, and it’s still possible it could be overturned in court or by voters.

Washington also dropped in its health category from 9th in the nation to 10th. The report found that the share of children in the state not enrolled in health insurance increased from 3% to 4%, marking the first time in over a decade that data point has worsened.

“That’s 10,000 kids who were participating and receiving health coverage that are no longer, and that’s just from 2024,” Boyd added.  With the passage of Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” at the federal level, that number is expected to grow, particularly for children of parents who are legal residents, but not U.S. citizens.

The report also showed that Washington ranked 26th in the economic well-being category with 31% of children living in households with a high housing cost burden, a 2% increase from 2019.

Another notable issue the report shows, Boyd said, is a lack of access to early learning. The report found that 57% of children ages 3 and 4 are not in school, a one percentage point decline from the previous reporting period.

Local students have been named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific’s College of Undergraduate Studies who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.70 and complete 12 or more graded hours. The students are Grace Bland from Goldendale and Matthias Posini from Bingen.  Oregon’s Opportunity University, Pacific University, is the only Washington County, Oregon, comprehensive university, offering over 50 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate and professional degrees. With over 175 years of helping students discover their purpose, Pacific inspires its

3,400 students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in the world. The No. 1 private research institution in the Northwest, Pacific serves its communities through campuses in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, healthcare clinics throughout the Portland area and through 34,000 alumni pursuing lives of purpose globally.

2025-2026 Bickleton

High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester

• 4.0 GPA: Hadley Moore

• 3.75-3.99: Bayler Mulrony, Tyler Albano, Addison Whitmore, Vanessa Del Rio

• 3.50-3.74: (none)

• 3.00-3.24: Fatima Torres, Victoria Leon 2025-2026 Bickleton Junior High School Honor Roll 2nd Semester

• 4.0 GPA: Declan Moore

• 3.25-3.49: Kayla Carmona, Thomas Tucker, Aleah Del Rio, Kendra Walker

• 3.75-3.99: Collin Charvet

• 3.50-3.74: Reagan Austin, Kaylee Deaton, Judah Anderson, Charlotte Poteet, Logan Jobe, Jackson Culver

• 3.25-3.49: Parley Mulrony, Kelsey Walker

• 3.00-3.24: Daira Torres

This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel.com or call 509-773-3777.

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June 17, Summer Reading Launch Party: 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games and activities! Come for the fun and leave signed up for our 2026 Summer Reading program.

June 20, 3D Printer Certification: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us to learn the skills necessary to become certified to use the library’s Lulzbot® Mini 3D printer. Get hands on training with the basic mechanics of operating and troubleshooting the machine. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

June 19 - 21, Ketchum Kalf Rodeo: Come join us in Glenwood father’s Day WEekend for the 90th annual Ketchum Kalf Rodeo!

June 19-21, Rootstock Festival: Grow it. Raise it. Live it. Rootstock Festival is more than an event — it’s a movement.

Our mission is to teach this generation (and the next) how to garden, homestead, and live sustainably, so we can grow our own food, raise our own resources, and rely less on systems that don’t serve us. Join us for a hands-on weekend filled with: Vendors Classes & Workshops

Educational Talks Homesteading & Sustain-

Regular

Happenings

• Free Community Kitchen

To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.

• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday

• Wishram Community Council Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30 in the school lunchroom building

• To Your Health, Plant based Food Matters seminars on the physiology of nutrition, Join us the 1st monday of the month from 5:30 - 87 p.m. for a potluck dinner, sharing recipes and ideas, as well as a chance to learn.

The Better Livin Center, 59 Bicleton Rd 509-250-1354 Faye.

• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center

• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.

• Goldendale City Council

meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/

• Adult Book Discussion

Community Events

able Living Skills

Whether you’re just starting your journey or you’ve been living this life for years, Rootstock is a place to learn, share, and connect.

If you have knowledge to share — gardening, homesteading, food preservation, animal care, herbalism, sustainability, or self-reliance — we want you here. Come learn how to grow your own, raise your own, and take back control of your future.

Come teach others what you know. Sign up today to reserve a table, host a class, or lead a workshop. Rootstock Festival — where selfreliance takes root. Sign up at the Chamber website.

June 20, Solstice at Maryhill Stonehenge: 4 pm 6/20 and 10 am on 6/21 at the Stonehenge Memorial off of 97. The summer solstice is observed by cultures around the world as a time of abundance and awakening. Commemorate the longest day of the year with music, movement, and camping at Maryhill Museum of Art on the eve of the solstice, followed by a sunrise ceremony at Stonehenge Memorial Monument.

June 23, Growing Through the Seasons: Composting: 5 - 6:30 p.m at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us to learn about composting, the process of creating nutrient rich soil by recycling organic waste including food scraps, leaves, and grass clippings. This program is in partnership with Klickitat County Solid Waste.

June 25-28, Greater Goldendale Area Community Wide Yard Sales: Get ready for four

Group meets every third Monday at 11 a.m. – Goldendale Library

• One on One Tech Help 1st Monday of the month 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Library, call to set up an appointment 509-773-4487

• Goldendale School Board Work Session: 2nd Monday of the month at the Primary School Library. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board

• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.

•Free musical entertainment every monday evening until the end of August. 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the senior center.

Tuesday

• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.

• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library

• EPIC Youth Center Games: Summer hours: grades 1-5 are from 10-11:30, grades 5-12 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.

• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are

full days of treasure hunting during the Community-Wide Yard Sales, happening June 25–28! This year’s event is under new ownership, and we’re excited to introduce a few small changes designed to make the experience even better for both sellers and shoppers. For the first time, the sales will run two additional days

and digitally throughout the community.To help cover the cost of printing, materials, and staff time required to coordinate this expanded event, a minimal $5 participation fee will be introduced for sellers who wish to sign up. Seller registration will open on May 1st, 2026.Printed maps will be available for pick-up

will also have the opportunity to purchase advertising space in the printed map to promote their business/happenings during one of the community’s busiest shopping weekends.

June 26, Science Heroes: Digging It! 10: 30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library: Get ready to dig in! Digging It! is a hands-on, high-energy STEM show packed with audience interaction, surprising experiences and enough wow moments to leave kids head-over-heels for science. https://www. thescienceheroes.com/

July 4, 2026 Demo Derby & Truck Tug

dragsters, beer garden, vendors., The Seattle Cossacks, scavenger hunt, and live music.

July 11 - 12, Starry Night at the Museum: Event checkin begins at 4 pm on Saturday.

The museum will remain open after hours exclusively for Starry Night ticketholders until 7 pm.

(Four days total), giving buyers more time to explore and sellers more opportunities to connect with customers. To help maximize visibility, sellers may choose to be included in the official yard sale map and address list, which will be distributed both in print

welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level.

• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.

• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com.

• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.

• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.

• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!

Wednesday

• Friends of Goldendale Community Library meets the 3rd Wednesday every other month from 5 - 6 p.m.

• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.

• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!

• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner

beginning June 23 at the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce during all hours either through the office or through the Gazebo on the east end of the property, as well as at select participating businesses around town. Chamber members

in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.

• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.

• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!

• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station

• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.

• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.

Thursday

• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info

• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. 5th grade and older welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.

• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.

O’War: 10 a.m. at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds, 903 Fairgrounds road, Goldendale. Get ready for a day of roaring engines, fierce competition, and classic fairground fun at the annual Demolition Derby & Truck Tug O’ War, proudly presented by ABATE of Washington – Columbia Gorge Chapter. This highenergy event draws motorsports fans from across the region for an actionpacked day. celebrating horsepower, skill, and community spirit. July 9 - 11, Goldendale Community Days: Downtown Goldendale - times vary by day. Celebrating 100 years of Community Days! Carnival all days, Parade linup at 10 on Schuster, step off at 11 following the regular parade route, Car show Saturday with awards at 3 p.m., Native American Pow Wow presentation at 3 p.m. on the courthouse lawn, Quilt show at the Presby on Saturday from 10 a.m. Many moreevents such as Mat Chiles lego world exhibition at the Lodge, Lawn mower

• Goldendale Democrats 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935

• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.

• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale

• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available

• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129

• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank – 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.

Friday

• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10.

• Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every month at the Lyle Lions Com-

Loïe’s: The Museum Cafe will be open inside the museum selling sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, and beverages until 7 pm. Enjoy current exhibitions and collections, listen to stories, and gaze at the stars with telescopes. Volunteers from Rose City Astronomers (Portland, OR) set up telescopes and teach participants about constellations in the night sky with a schedule of sightings well into the wee hours of the morning. Storyteller Will Hornyak and Astronomer Troy Carpenter (Goldendale Observatory) educate and entertain as the evening events proceed.

On Sunday, Loïe’s: The Museum Cafe reopens at 8 am for ticketholders. Coffee, tea, and a light continental breakfast will be available for purchase. Ticketholders receive complimentary access to the museum from 10 am until 5 pm that day.

July 21, Candidats Night at the Grange: 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Candidates running for the position of County Sheriff and County Commissioner. Doors open at 5:30 August 13 - 16, Klickitat County Fair and Rodeo: Ticket prices: Thursday/Friday $5.00. Saturday/Sunday $10,00. Season Ticket $20.00. More information to come!

September 11-13, Annual Huckleberry Festival: Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids activities and so much more! Daubenspeck Park in Bingen You don’t want to miss this one. Starting at 5 pm on Friday and ending at 5 pm Sunday. FREE! NO COVER CHARGE .

munity Center.

• Bingo – 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, Mt Adams Elks Lodge 124 NE Church Ave, White Salmon. Doors open at 5:30, Bingo at 6 and the Salmon Run Grill is open from 5:30 –7:30

• Knitting and Stitching Circle 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Salmon Community Library Saturday

• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584

• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.

• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).

• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.

• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale

• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library Sunday

• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Grange Hall.

OBITUARIES

May14,1943June6,2026

COMMUNITY

TyrrellGeorgeRoss

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The farmer said that using biosolids “is the closest we can [come] to completing the nutrient cycle replenishing the nutrients of the soil depleted over the last 150 years.”

Research from the USDA Agricultural Research Service in the Columbia Plateau shows that eastern Washington soils have been farmed for more than a century and have, in many cases, lost roughly half of their original soil organic carbon compared to pre-settlement conditions, largely due to tillage, residue loss, and erosion.

“We can tell to the line where biosolids are applied and have seen a 3 to 5 times increase in plant health and vigor, which equals yield,” he said, adding that biosolids provide organic nitrogen that breaks down over time and offers longerterm benefits without the same nitrogen toxicity concerns associated with synthetic inputs.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), biosolids supply nutrients and organic matter that become available to plants as they decompose, with results that vary based on soil conditions, crops, and how the material is applied.

Additionally, the farmer referenced what he called “the biological effects of the material,” saying microbes are reintroduced into the soil in a way that helps “prime” the soil ecosystem and support greater biodiversity, “which translates into healthier soil, which leads to healthier plants, livestock, and people…Soil and forage tests show improvement with every application to the historical baselines of this area” he said.

Soil science research from the EPA and USDA describes biosolids as a source of organic matter that can stimulate microbial activity and nutrient cycling in soil. Studies in soil ecology also refer to a “priming effect,” where organic inputs increase biological activity that helps break down and redistribute nutrients. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service notes that these soil microbes play a key role in overall soil function, though outcomes vary depending on soil type, climate, and management practices.

The farmer said using biosolids requires significant investment in infrastructure, including facilities for year-round receiving and storage, and said that coordinating and spreading deliveries is a time-consuming process.

According to the EPA, getting biosolids from treatment plants to farmland involves transporting the material, coordinating with permitted sites, and timing applications around weather, soil conditions, and crop cycles. Biosolids programs require

significant infrastructure because the material is produced year-round but often applied to fields only during certain seasons.

While supporters argue biosolids provide an affordable source of nutrients and help improve soil conditions, not all farmers agree.

Local no-till farmer Robby James is concerned about potential contaminants in biosolids and their long-term impacts on soil health, water quality, and human and animal health.

“We simply cannot allow these toxins in our system… In my opinion it is the affordability aspect that keeps this stuff in Klickitat County. Our producers are struggling to stay above water,” James said.

No-till farming involves planting crops without disturbing the soil to reduce erosion, preserve soil structure, and improve water retention, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

James’s concerns point to the complexity of modern wastewater treatment and the potential for contaminants to persist in biosolids. “Modern wastewater receives everything society washes down the drain, including pharmaceuticals, household chemicals, industrial compounds, and PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’” he said. “Treatment can reduce pathogens, but many chemicals are not completely removed and may remain in the biosolids. Biosolids contain trace amounts of metals and other contaminants. Repeated applications over many years can lead to accumulation in soil. Nutrients, pathogens, or chemicals can also move off-site through runoff or leaching, particularly if biosolids are overapplied or used on unsuitable ground.”

According to the EPA, modern wastewater treatment plants receive waste from homes, businesses, and industries, meaning everything from household chemicals to industrial compounds can enter the treatment process. While treatment removes many contaminants and reduces pathogens, some substances can remain in biosolids, leading to regulations that govern how they are tested and used in land applications.

James described several approaches used by producers in the region, including synthetic fertilizers, biosolids, and reduced-tillage systems such as no-till.

The WSU Extension and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service note that these practices are widely used across Washington agriculture, with adoption varying by crop type, soil conditions, climate, and individual farm management goals.

For James, the concern extends to the soil’s living ecosystem. “Damage to the rhizosphere is the real issue, as these toxins reduce activity in the soil,

meaning it kills beneficial bacteria and mycelium, the things that make our food more nutritious and provide information for our immune system to program itself,” he said. “It is the bacteria that makes nutrients more available to plants… This weakens resistance to disease in plants and depletes soil of usable nutrients.”

Soil scientists and the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service describe the rhizosphere as a biologically active zone around plant roots where bacteria and fungi help cycle nutrients, break down organic matter, and support plant growth. Researchers say these microbial communities can be sensitive to changes in soil conditions and land management practices, which may influence nutrient availability and plant resilience. While biosolids are regulated and commonly used as fertilizer, federal agencies acknowledge that their composition can vary and that they must be managed to protect soil health and water quality.

According to James, biosolids can also create risks for farmers working under regenerative or organic certification standards. “If you have a regenerative system or want to grow organic, the use of biosolids in your system means those toxins will also get picked up by your system and not only harm your soil health but it can also disqualify a producer from achieving organic certification,” he said.

USDA organic standards prohibit the use of sewage sludge (biosolids) in certified organic production, meaning land where biosolids have been applied cannot qualify for organic certification. Regenerative certification programs vary, but several, particularly those aligned with organic standards, also restrict or exclude biosolids as an input, which can limit certification eligibility for producers who use them. Input restrictions tied to soil health and production standards can affect eligibility depending on the certifier’s criteria.

Field-level observations sit alongside ongoing scientific and regulatory work examining how biosolids behave in the environment and how contaminants such as PFAS are measured and regulated.

Biosolids have been scrutinized nationwide over PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a class of chemicals also referred to as “forever chemicals” because they never break down. Under Washington’s Senate Bill 5033, the Department of Ecology must publish PFAS biosolids sampling guidance by July 1, 2026, followed by statewide testing through 2028 and recommendations to lawmakers in 2029 (Washington State Department of Ecology; Ballard Spahr). Beginning in 2027, municipal wastewater facilities will be required to conduct regular PFAS sampling.

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Forty-six percent of U.S. adults—regardless of insurance type—reported struggling to afford healthcare last year, according to a report released Wednesday by the Urban Institute, a nonprofit research think tank.

The report analyzed findings from a December 2025 survey of 10,000 workingage adults across the nation. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the research comes at a time of U.S. cost-of-living concerns and economic woes.

Uninsured adults were most likely—60%—to report at least one affordability problem.

Researchers defined affordability challenges as: trouble paying family medical bills in the past year, a family member not getting healthcare they needed due to costs, or the family having medical debt at the time of the survey.  Almost 40% of adults with

private employer coverage, roughly 54% of those with Marketplace or plans, and 57% of adults with Medicaid reported having problems affording medical care.

More than a third— about 35%—of all surveyed adults said a family member had unmet healthcare needs because of costs.

The survey also found disparities in care affordability.

Adults with disabilities, for example, were more likely to have trouble affording healthcare for their families at almost 69% of those surveyed, compared with 40% of adults without disabilities. And the majority of Black and Hispanic adults reported struggling to afford care, compared with about 42% of white adults and 28% of Asian adults.

Health conditions also coincided with affordability troubles: More than 7 in 10 people who suffered strokes reported problems affording care for their families, followed by 70% of

Ecology has cautioned that federal modeling relies on assumptions that may not reflect local conditions and has emphasized the need for Washington-specific data (Washington State Department of Ecology; Ballard Spahr). For instance, a 2024 Ecology study of 37 wastewater treatment facilities found PFAS levels varied across facilities but were generally low relative to screening benchmarks (Washington State Department of Ecology).

Other states have taken restrictive approaches to biosolids use. Maine, for example, tightened biosolids regulations after PFAS contamination linked to landapplied biosolids affected some farms, leading to higher disposal costs and changes in waste management practices (BioCycle; NACWA Cost Analysis).

Additionally, Washington’s rules limiting organic material in landfills under RCW 70A.205 are gradually reducing what can be disposed of in landfills and shifting pressure toward other disposal options.

“Recently, a law has passed that limits the amount of organic material being put into landfills. Landfilling biosolids is already pretty expensive, I’m not exactly sure of the cost, but as that law comes into effect, there may be a possibility that application sites will be more in demand,” Bennett said.

“That would be a definite question for biosolids companies, whether they’re planning for that or not.”

In Klickitat County, supporters say biosolids return nutrients to soil, reduce waste, and support farmland productivity, while opponents cite odor and contamination concerns as Washington expands PFAS testing and debate continues over how risks are defined and managed.

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He also suggested a way to make Indian tourists more familiar with the natural beauty of the county.

“Encourage them to make a Bollywood movie here,” he said. Rasa Raisys, honorary consul general for Lithuania, was an enthusiastic visitor.

“Boy, you have two amazing gems—the Museum and the Observatory—for such a small town,” she said “And listening to all of you speak, I realize there is a lot more in the county that people on the other side of the mountains or in the world don’t really hear about.”

Iyori Makoto, consul general representing Japan, said that it was past time for him to visit this part of Washington. “I learned a lot about the county,” he said, “Next time I can explain this area not only Seattle but in Washington. Please don’t hesitate to contact us.”

Others explained local projects. Erik Steimle of Rye Development, the pumped storage project developer, shared some numbers: “As we move from permitting into construction, specifically what this project means for Klickitat County is a five-year construction project, including 3,000 family-wage positions during construction, 30 permanent positions here in the community, and a new $14 million a year tax revenue for the county once constructed.”

Dan Gunkel, who sits on the Klickitat PUD board, said the pumped storage project was not the only big project coming to the county.

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“There is an agreement in place with the only nuclear operator in the Northwest to move forward funded by the developer to the tune of over $350 million. So there will be no rate impacts in Klickitat County.”

He did not identify the project.

Dave Sauter, former Klickitat County commissioner who now works for the Port of Klickitat, shared how getting a small amount of funding for a local project can help Dallesport:

“We have a rail spur that has been out of service for quite some time, and we were successful getting some dollars to reopen that,” he said. “This was budget dust to them, but it makes all the difference to us as far as we would not have been able to have this rail spur rehab reopen for business. We actually are already getting inquiries about using that. And that’s after it was last used in 2016. So that’s an asset that has been unused for 10 years.”

In addition to touring and meeting at Maryhill Museum, the group went on to tour Maryhill Winery, Stonehenge memorial and Gunkel Orchards, where they were encouraged to sample cherries right off the tree.

District 17 State Representative Kevin Waters summed up the visit. “I’m very glad to see the Secretary of State here checking out Goldendale and all folks from the consulates who came down here today just to see this beautiful area,” he said. “I love it. And then getting to check out the cherries—that’s the best part of the whole trip.”

those with COPD, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, and about 64% of those with cancer and heart disease.

Half of adults living in the South—a region home to several states that haven’t expanded Medicaid eligibility — and those in rural areas of the country also reported affordability challenges, in contrast with roughly 45% of adults in urban areas.

Survey results also showed about 1 in 5 adults with private health insurance coverage reported large increases in insurance premiums—but adults with individual Marketplace plans were nearly twice as likely to report large premium increases as those with employer coverage.

According to health policy research organization KFF, the average Marketplace deductible surged by about $1,000 per person this year, as more enrollees shift to higher-deductible plans after enhanced subsidies expired.

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Did a Goldendale car dealer sell a stolen truck?

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A Goldendale woman who paid cash for a used pickup soon found herself at the center of a stolen-vehicle investigation—only for police to determine that the truck’s complicated history involved an old Oregon theft report, an insurance payout, a towing-company lien foreclosure, and ultimately a paperwork trail rather than a crime.

It started as a routine cash purchase at a local auto dealership that turned into an unexpected lesson in vehicle title law after the woman discovered the pickup she had purchased was still listed as stolen.

According to a Goldendale Police Department report, Shara Hooper contacted police on April 24 after becoming concerned that the black 2015

Ram 1500 pickup she had recently purchased might be a stolen vehicle. Officers confirmed that the truck had indeed been entered into law enforcement databases as stolen out of Hillsboro, Oregon. What initially appeared to be a straightforward stolen-vehicle case, however, quickly unfolded into a far more complicated story spanning nearly three years.

Officer Dustin McGraw’s investigation found that Hooper had purchased the truck from Gary Brace of Goldendale Auto Sales and possessed documentation showing the sale. Brace, in turn, provided paperwork showing he had purchased the truck from Pitbull Recovery, a towing company in Dufur, Oregon. Police then contacted Pitbull Recovery owner James Darr, who confirmed that

his company had previously towed the truck after it apparently had been abandoned. After no one reclaimed the vehicle, Pitbull foreclosed on a possessory lien under Oregon law and later sold the pickup to the Goldendale dealership.

The investigation also traced the truck back to its original theft report filed with the Hillsboro Police Department in June 2023. According to that report, the owner told police the truck disappeared from the parking lot of his apartment complex sometime over a two-day period. He reported having lost one set of keys several months earlier and admitted he rarely drove the vehicle. Investigators had few leads, and the case was eventually suspended.

As Goldendale police continued investigating, another piece of the puzzle emerged.

McGraw learned that the original owner had apparently received an insurance settlement from State Farm insurance after reporting the truck stolen. Once that claim was paid, ownership transferred to the insurance company.

Police contacted State Farm, which advised that it would arrange to recover the truck. The vehicle was subsequently removed from stolen-vehicle status.

The report notes that Hooper and Brace later reached a civil agreement involving a different pickup, resolving the dispute between buyer and seller.

The police investigation found no indication that either party had knowingly dealt in stolen property.

Instead, the case illustrates how a vehicle’s legal history can become surprisingly complicated after a theft, insurance claim,

Bakke joins Congressional race

Voters in Washington’s boot-shaped 4th Congressional District now have a dozen candidates to consider with the addition of Sverre Dean Bakke of White Salmon, who has launched a write-in candidacy for Congress.

“I’m running as a writein candidate for Congress, Farm-Labor Party in the August 4th Primary Election because I’m mad as hell about what is happening to our beloved constitutional republic. The rampant corruption of Washington, D.C., is staggering,” Bakke said in his announcement.

“Our government has become the tool of greedy plutocrats and corporations who don’t care about America and its small businesses, workers, and family

farms, the people who make America an exceptional nation. All the ultra-rich care about is amassing and wielding wealth, power, and control. This election cycle we can ill afford to send a bought-off yes-person to Congress in 2027.”

Bakke said Americans who get up and go to work every day need a Congress that levels the playing field and puts the needs of people first and foremost, not the plutocrats who control and corrupt virtually every aspect of daily living. Bakke is a former twoterm Klickitat County commissioner and longtime newspaper reporter, photographer, and editor in White Salmon-Bingen and western Klickitat County. He also served two terms as

board president for a social services non-profit organization that served Klickitat and Skamania counties.

“A vote for me is a vote for restoring independence, honor, integrity, decency, empathy, accountability, and principled leadership to Congress, which has been grossly malfeasant and indifferent when it comes to carrying out its constitutional duties,” Bakke said. Moreover, he said, it’s a vote for creating an economy that offers opportunity for everyone but that doesn’t guarantee outcomes; protecting public lands and resources from exploitation by money-grubbing plutocrats; embracing universal health care that covers all health-related services; investing in education,

from pre-school to trade school; building the infrastructure for a modern, mobile, connected society; establishing trade practices and policies that benefit small businesses, workers, and farmers; and making artificial intelligence subject to regulation so it benefits small businesses, workers and family farms, not just the plutocrats.

“Let’s be honest about our state of affairs. Washington, D.C., needs an enema. Congress is where we need to start cleaning up the hot mess,” Bakke said. “I’m asking voters to take a leap of faith with me by writing in Sverre Dean Bakke for Congress, Washington 4th, because common sense never gets old-fashioned.”

AG wants Supreme Court involved in redistricting fight

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State Attorney General Nick Brown wants the conservative U.S. Supreme Court to wade into Washington’s partisan-fueled tiff on the boundaries of legislative districts.

Last Tuesday, he told the high court that it should accept a case contesting the political maps for the state Legislature, then send it back to a lower court to decide if the manner in which the lines were drawn complies with the justices recent ruling in a Louisiana case.

Brown, a Democrat, says his reason isn’t all that complicated.

The decision in Louisiana v. Callais significantly rewrote how the federal Voting Rights Act is applied in redistricting by significantly curtailing the use of race in drawing boundaries.

This transformed the legal landscape compared to early 2024 when U.S. District Court Judge Robert Lasnik approved redrawn maps for Washington legislative districts to enhance the political voice of Latino voters in the Yakima Valley. Later that year, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld his decision, concluding race was not the predominant factor in shaping the redrawn map.

“When we have a substan-

tial change in the underlying case law that the original decisions were based on we think it’s important that the court follow the current standard and the current precedent,” Brown said in an interview late last week.

“We’re asking them to take the case but we’re not asking the Supreme Court to decide the case,” he said. “We have to make sure that the court here gets it right.”

Jose Trevino and state Rep. Alex Ybarra, R-Quincy, who opposed the redrawn legislative maps, petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court in January to take up the case. They argued that Lasnik’s action was a “racial gerrymander” disallowed under the federal Voting Rights Act.

In March, in separate filings, the state and the Latino voters whose lawsuit in 2022 led to Lasnik’s action, told the court they did not plan to respond to the petition. But the court requested they do so by June 2. Attorneys for the Latino voters asked for the petition to be denied.   Callais came out April 29. Brown said it is “a horrible decision. It undermines the voting power of black and brown communities all across this country, including in Washington state. It really flies in the face of 40 years of precedent.” But to be “honest

brokers” representing the state means asking the court to grant the petition, vacate the 9th Circuit Court judgment, and allow that panel to decide whether its prior decision still applies under existing case law.

That would be similar to how the Supreme Court has dealt with redistricting cases in Alabama, North Dakota, and Mississippi, Brown noted in the 19-page court filing.

“To ignore or try to pretend that Callais was not issued would not really be a good faith argument on behalf of the people of the state of Washington,” he said. “That’s the law of the land, and we will follow the law of the land.”

Brown declined to say if, before Callais, the state wanted the petition denied, or if he now thinks the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will reach a different conclusion if it gets the case. Any state position will emerge in future filings—if the litigation continues.

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unlikely to be affected if the court keeps the case alive, he said. It certainly would open the door to the possible reconfiguring of legislative districts before 2031 when they’re scheduled to be redrawn, he acknowledged.

For example, if the appellate panel upholds Lasnik’s decision again, the Supreme Court could still intervene and require adjustments.

That’s what happened in Alabama. After Callais came out, the Supreme Court granted the state of Alabama’s request to vacate a lower court’s ruling that prevented it from using a congressional map and remand the case to that court for further review. That lower court upheld its previous decision and issued another injunction saying the state-backed map was “tainted by intentional race-based discrimination.”

In response, the Supreme Court stepped in to reverse the lower court’s ruling so the state could use the map it wanted.

and lien foreclosure occur over several years. Understanding possessory liens

Although the term sounds technical, a possessory lien is simply a legal process that allows businesses such as towing companies or repair shops to recover unpaid costs when a vehicle has been abandoned or left unclaimed.

After providing required notices to owners and lienholders, the business may eventually sell the vehicle at public auction if no one comes forward to reclaim it. The purchaser generally receives title through that legal process.

However, as this case demonstrates, even a lawful sale can become complicated if insurance records, ownership records, or stolen-vehicle databases are not fully reconciled afterward.

For consumers, the case serves as a reminder that even legitimate purchases can occasionally involve unexpected title issues. Experts recommend obtaining a vehicle history report, confirming the title is clear, and asking questions about a vehicle’s ownership history—particularly when buying a used vehicle that has passed through towing companies, auctions, or salvage channels. In Hooper’s case, what began as fears that she had unknowingly purchased a stolen truck ultimately proved to be a complicated ownership issue rather than a criminal case. By contacting police as soon as she became concerned, the matter was resolved through documentation tracing the truck’s path from its original theft report to its eventual sale in Goldendale.

City to residents: mow your lawns

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The Goldendale City Council breezed through their meeting Monday night in just 35 minutes. The main item was the passage of a resolution designating a Subdivision Review Committee to take the place of the City Planning Commission to advise on the revision of the city’s master plan to add ADUs (additional dwellings units) to the appropriate zones.

City Administrator Sandy Wells said this was necessary because state law requires the city to have a body to comment on any changes in zoning. She explained why the planning commission had to close down: “We don’t have one,” she said. “We have three members [whose terms] are expired, one member has passed away, and one member has moved out of town.”

The motion creating the Subdivision Review Committee designated the mayor, city administrator, city engineer, public works director, building official,

fire marshal, and public health officer or their designated representative as members, and limited the duration to six months or until they are able to recruit enough members to reinstate a planning commission.

Police Chief Mike Smith reinforced a safety message:

“We need to get people to water their grass and mow their lawns,” he said.

“The Fourth of July is coming up so we’re hoping to contain that and make sure everybody is safe and they’re responsible.”

And Major Dave Jones had some positive news about Community Days, July 10 and 11:

“This year, for the first time in over 10 years, Community Days will feature a full carnival on Main Street,” he said. “Thanks to the Events Committee and all or our community partners and the volunteers. We have been working on the last several months on this. It’s shaping up to be a great Community Days.”

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Trustee Sale # 142685-WA Title # CTT25051680 Notice of Trustee’s Sale Grantor(s): SCOTT J. PETERSON AND BETH LAUFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Grantee(s): WFG

NATIONAL, as Trustee Original beneficiary of the deed of trust: RIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION Current beneficiary of the deed of trust: RIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION Current trustee of the deed of trust: CLEAR RECON CORP Current mortgage servicer of the deed of trust: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc Reference number of the deed of trust: 1150914 Parcel number(s): 05163361001500 LOT 15, PONDEROSA PARK PLAT 1, BK. 4, PG. 56, KCPR. I. NO-

TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned, CLEAR RECON CORP, 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Spokane, WA 99201, Trustee will on 6/26/2026 at 9:00 AM AT THE FRONT STEPS OF THE KLICKITAT COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 205 S. COLUMBUS AVENUE, GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable, in the form of cash, or cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Klickitat, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL 1. LOT 15. PONDEROSA PARK PLAT NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED MARCH 6, 1978, IN BOOK 4, PAGE 56, AUDITOR’S FILE NO. 164884, KLICKITAT COUNTY PLAT RECORDS, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATE OS WAHINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF KLICKITAT AND STATES OF WASHINGTON. PARCEL

2: ACCESS EASEMENT ACCESS EASEMENT, AS DISCLOSED BY PONDEROSA PARK PLAT NO.1 ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 4, PAGE 56, KLICKITAT COUNTY PLAT RECORDS AND AS CONTAINED IN DEED OF EASEMENTS TO PRIVATE ROADS IN PONDEROSA PARK, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 4,1997, IN AUDITOR;S FILE NO. 100195, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS. Commonly known as: 223 GOLDENPINE GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 10/5/2021, recorded 10/18/2021, as Auditor’s File No. 1150914, records of Klickitat County, Washington, from SCOTT J. PETERSON AND BETH LAUFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE. , as Grantor(s), to WFG NATIONAL, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of RIVERMARK COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned to N/A, under an Assignment recorded under Auditor’s File No N/A. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/ Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $14,903.96 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $214,514.67, together with interest as provided in the Note from 7/1/2025, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The above described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 6/26/2026. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 6/15/2026, (11 days before the

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sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 6/15/2026 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 6/15/2026 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the or the Grantor’s successor interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT “1” by both first class and certified mail on 12/23/2025, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. If you are a servicemember or a dependent of a servicemember, you may be entitled to certain protections under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and any comparable state laws regarding the risk of foreclosure. If you believe you may be entitled to these protections, please contact our office immediately. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only until 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in this Notice of Trustee Sale to be referred to mediation. If this is an amended notice of Trustee Sale providing a 45 day notice of the sale, mediation must be requested no later than 25 calendar days before the date of sale listed in this amended Notice of Trustee Sale. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you

This Just In....

• Public Notice: 2026 Far Box Seat Bid Notice - Klickitat County Fair Board

• Legal Notice: Logic and Accuracy Test June 23, 2026Klickitat County Auditor’s Office

Klickitat County Mitigated Determination of NonSignificance - SEPA 2026-07 Matthew Mulinix & Nate Loker - Klickitat County Planning Department

would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: (877) 894-4663 Web site: www.homeownership. wa.gov Línea directa estatal sobre ejecuciones hipotecarias para obtener asistencia y derivación a asesores de vivienda recomendados por la Comisión de Financiamiento de Vivienda del estado de Washington (Housing Finance Commission): Teléfono: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877894-4663) Sitio web: www. homeownership-wa.org/ The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 5694287 Web site: answers.hud. gov/ housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (Department of Housing and Urban Development): Teléfono: 1-800-569-4287 Sitio web: answers.hud.gov/ housingcounseling/ s/?language=en_US The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (888) 201-1014 Web site: nwjustice. org Línea directa estatal de asistencia legal civil para obtener asistencia y derivaciones a otros asesores devivienda y abogados: Teléfono: 1-800-606-4819 Sitio web: nwjustice.org THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: JAN 29, 2026 CLEAR RECON CORP, as Successor Trustee Monica Chavez, Authorized Signor For additional information or service you may contact: Clear Recon Corp 601 West 1st Avenue, Suite 1400 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (206) 707-9599

EXHIBIT “1”

NAME ADDRESS

BETH LAUFF 223 GOLDENPINE GOLDENDALE, WA 98620

SCOTT J. PETERSON 223 GOLDENPINE GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 (2101, 2401)

PUBLIC NOTICE

KLICKITAT COUNTY is in the process of updating its’ Small Works Roster (SWR) for 2026. Only contractors that fill out the County’s SWR application can be added to the roster. Contractors/Vendors that are on the SWR will be eligible to bid on county projects. Categories of work include road and building construction, snow removal, renovation, remodeling, alteration, repair, or improvement of real property. Contractors licensed in the State of Washington who are qualified to perform any of the above listed categories and wish to be included please call 1-800-583-8074 or (509) 7734616 for an application. Applications are also available on our web site at https://www. klickitatcounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15217/SmallWorks-Application-2026Small (2306, 2402)

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAURALYN M. ABEYTA Deceased

Case No. 26-4-00023-20

PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS

RCW 11.40.030

The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: June 10, 2026

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: BUDDY DEAN KOLANDER ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Carolyn A. Simms, WSBA #18258

Of Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law

ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: Carolyn A. Simms, Attorney at Law 2035 NE 3rd Loop Camas, WA 98607 (360) 833-2174

COURT OF PROBATE PROCEEDINGS Superior Court of Klickitat County AND CAUSE NUMBER: No. 26-4-00023-20 (2310, 2403, 2502)

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners on July 1st , 2025 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be available via Zoom Meeting ID 586 587 651, by phone by dialing one of the call-in numbers below, or in person. 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 301-715-8592 312-626-6799

The purpose of the public hearing is to review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of the state Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and receive comments on proposed activities, particularly from lower income persons residing in the Klickitat and Skamania County areas. Comments on the Klickitat County and WAGAP (Washington Community Action Programs) past performance and use of the prior CDBG Public Services Grants will also be received.

For the 2025 program year (July 2025 - June 2026), up to $70,000.00 is proposed to be available to the county and WAGAP to fund public services that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. For the 2022-2024 program years, Klickitat County and WAGAP received $213,000.00. An outline of the proposed activities and services for the 2025 program year will be available for review at the

Klickitat County Health Department, prior to June 30th, 2025. Comments may also be submitted in writing to the Klickitat County Health Department by June 30th, 2025. Arrangement to reasonably accommodate special needs, including an interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24hour advance notice. Contact Erinn Quinn at Klickitat County Health Department, 509-773-4565. (2311, 2404)

PUBLIC NOTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington IN THE MATTER OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF VARIOUS BRIDGES THROUGHOUT COUNTY KLICKITATResolution No: 04826 WHEREAS, RCW 47.48.010 authorizes BRIDGE closures when continued use will be dangerous to traffic; and WHEREAS, Klickitat County has entered into Contracts CRP 376 & 377, & CRP 378 with Granite Construction Company to close the following bridges for repairs, and WHEREAS, Klickitat County Public Works will close the following bridges:

• White Salmon Bridge on Sunnyside Road, closed from June 26 - July 10, 2026.

• Whitmore Bridge, on East Road closed from June 15 - July 3, 2026

• Bear Creek Bridge, on Jennings Road closed from July 23 - August 13, 2026

• Leidel Bridge, on Glenwood Hwy closed from July 7 - July 17, 2026

• Tom Miller Bridge, on Tom Miller Road closed from June 21 - July 17, 2026

• Horseshoe Bend Bridge, on Horseshoe Bend Road closed from June 27 - July 17, 2026

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, White Salmon Bridge No.104, Whitmore Bridge No. 319, Bear Creek Bridge No. 103, Leidel Bridge No. 201, Tom Miller Bridge No. 216 and Horseshoe Bend Bridge No. 203 will be closed from the dates listed above.

Dated this 26th day of May, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Klickitat County, Washington

ATTEST: Ron Ihrig, Chairman Todd Andrews, Commissioner Lori Zoller, Commissioner LeeAnn Burgin Clerk of the Board Klickitat County, Washington (2312, 2405)

PUBLIC NOTICE Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee Meeting June 18, 2026

The role of the Klickitat Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee (CRC) is to support salmonid recovery by identifying credible and fundable habitat protection and enhancement projects. This process will support related programs and activities that produce sustainable and measurable benefits for fish and fish habitat. This meeting will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the Klickitat County Administrative Services Building. The Services Building is located at 115 W Court St, Goldendale, WA 98620. This open public meeting will also be accessible online using Google Meet via the link provided below. Other meeting dates will be announced in future notices. Meeting Links: Google Meets Meet.google.com/hay-ndsgekc Join by Phone (US) +1 573-559-1948 PIN: 838 025 480#

If there are any questions, please contact: Klickitat County Natural Resources Department Email: keatonc@klickitatcounty.org Phone: 509-773-2410 Office: 115 W Court St, Room 204, Goldendale, WA 98620 (2313, 2406)

PUBLIC NOTICE 2026 KLICKITAT COUNTY FAIR BOX SEAT BID NOTICE

The Klickitat County Fair Board is accepting bids for box seats in the grandstands for the 2026 Fair & Rodeo. Each box will be furnished with six (6) chairs. Boxes 2-6 require a minimum bid of $200. Boxes Box 7-23 require a minimum bid of $300. Box 17 will be offered up first to the grand marshal’s family and will be offered to the public if the family elects not to purchase. Prospective bidders can contact Erika Beasley (509) 250-3146 or Tracy King (509) 261-2823 with questions. Maps and bidding forms are available at www.klickitatcountyfair.com. Bids are to be submitted online and/or written sealed bids are to be mailed to Erika Beasley, c/o BOX SEAT COMMITTEE, 101 Clyde Story Road, Goldendale, WA 98620. Only 1 box seat per household will be awarded. Bids must be submitted online or postmarked no later than July 3, 2026. Bids will be awarded at the Fair Board meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, held at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds at 7:00 p.m. (2407, 2602, 2602) LEGAL NOTICE

The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for the accessible voting units in the August 4, 2026 Primary will be held June 23, 2026 from 8:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M., with a break from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. and if needed will continue on June 24, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. until completed. The Logic and Accuracy Test of the programming to be used for ballot tabulation in the Primary will be held June 24, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.

The public is invited to observe these tests in the Auditor’s Office located at 205 S. Columbus Ave. Room 203, Goldendale, WA 98620. Additional information may be obtained by phone (509) 773-4001 or (800) 583-8050 and by visiting www.klickitatcounty.gov/1109/ Auditor.

Dated this 13th day of June, 2026. Heather Jobe, Klickitat County Auditor and Ex-Officio Supervisor of Elections (2408)

KLICKITAT COUNTY MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on June 12, 2026 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposal: SEPA 2026-07. Applicants: Matthew Mullinix & Nate Loker. A Subdivision application requesting to subdivide 4 acres into four lots. Per Klickitat County Subdivision & Short Platting Ordinance 8.80, this proposal is required to be processed as a subdivision. The proposal is located in a portion of the NESW of Section 13, T3N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (White Salmon vicinity) on tax parcel 03-10-1323-0801/00. After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm July 2, 2026. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm July 10, 2026. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (2409)

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RECLINER in good

$50 509-773-4497

RC CARS, 1 electric 1 fuel powered, + extras $100 each OBO 509-773-5494

FISHING REELS 3 unused, make an offer 509-773-5494

CHROME RIMS. Ford 6 lug. $100 or B/O. 509-773-5227.

SLIDE-IN STOVE. Samsung double oven, propane/gas. $250 or B/O. 509-773-5227.

2 SOAPSTONE rocks for carving $25 each 509-2612115

HARLEY DAVIDSON vest and chaps, LIKE NEW $125 for the set 509-261-2115

PINT CANNING JARS – 2 dozen @ $12/dozen 509773-5666

PROPANE TORCHES, 4, 2 with hoses, & 1 oxy-propane torch with many accouterments $75

STIHL 18” MS290 chainsaw with Oregon skiptooth chain $300 907-252-1593 Announcements & Notices

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Loans

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A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and Columbia Gorge News.

Support Groups

TOPS - Taking Off Pounds

Sensibly meets upstairs at Columbia Bank in White Salmon at 10am on Tuesdays. Join us at 90 NE Tohomish St., White Salmon, WA 98672. No meetings during severe weather. 541980-0251.

TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group

Meets in person at Columbia Gorge Community College, Hood River campus, across from Rosauers, on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-6:30pm. Support group participants have all lost someone to suicide and strive to help each other with their grief journeys and advocate for suicide prevention. Contact Brent and Shawnee at bsemmons@ hrecn.net or 541-806-2790.

HAVEN: Weekly counseling groups for victims of domestic/teen dating violence or sexual assault. Biweekly educational classes given in Spanish and English for domestic violence. Call Haven, 541-296-1662.

AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm.

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633 PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.

RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River

NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.

YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.

24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683

Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058

AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCA-

TION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.

NAMI|Oregon National Alliance on Mental Illness

NAMI is the largest education, support and advocacy organization on mental health in the nation. The Mission of NAMI Oregon is to improve the quality of life of persons with mental illness and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy.

Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness.

Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@ gmail.com.

For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.

AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-2962677.

DO YOU HAVE HURTS, HABITS, HANG-UPS?

Attend

CELEBRATE RECOVERY, a faith-based 12 step program, every Thursday night at Hood River Alliance Church 2650 W. Montello (Off Rand Road) Dinner provided at 5:45pm and large group meeting at 6:30pm For more info. call 541-386-2812

GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778

AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River

MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.

DEMENTIA

Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.

NA MEETINGS Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.

RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending.

TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.

Volunteers MENTORS WANTED

Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/ gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)

a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.

$500 or Less

JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-354-1748.

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

1949 ENGINE. 4 cylinder, 134L. $475. 541-354-1748.

WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234

PLANT Water Globes. Handblown Glass Water Globes for plants. Selling set of 7. Various sizes and colors. $10 for all 7. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $20 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.

$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week

FREE!

• Private Party Only

• No Commercial Ads

• Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $10. 541-3874752. Not textable.

AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105. Furniture

WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

Heating & Air Conditioning

AIR Conditioner, portable. Only used one summer. $150. 541-980-3105. Miscellaneous

PLANT Water Globes. Handblown Glass Water Globes for plants. Selling set of 7. Various sizes and colors. $10 for all 7. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

SNOW Cone Machine with extras. $400. 541-354-1748.

PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable.

PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $10. 541-3874752. Not textable.

Miscellaneous Wanted ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY

RUMMAGE SALE!

Hood River Rotary is accepting donations for a Community Rummage Sale June 27th.

Sporting equipment, toys, kitchen supplies and gardening tools needed.

Drop off @ Wy East on 6/25 1:30pm-7pm or 6/26 10am1pm. Questions, Fundraiser@hoodriverrotary.com.

WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.

Sporting Goods

NOTICE Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information. BICYCLE Brake Pads.

Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $20 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.

Dogs PUG PUPPIES

Bred Pug Puppies (white). $900 each. Call or text, 541300-4897.

Labradoodle Puppies

5 males left. Great family dogs, friendly, gentle, intelligent, loyal. $250. 509-3952788, land line. Parents on sight.

Adorable quality AKC Maltese Puppies

Adorable AKC Maltese Puppies raised in our home as family members. We view each adoption like adopting a child. They deserve that type of dedication & love. We feed high quality food/ treats/vitamins & provide a high level of care. We lavish them with love, attention, positive reinforcement, and training to create well adjusted companions with great personalities. Puppy pad trained / outside training started. First vaccines / wormed. Mom 6 lbs, dad 5 lbs. Http://www.lovehavens. com or 541-848-9070

Auctions NOTICE OF PUBLIC IN-PERSON AUCTION at COLUMBIA STOWAWAY

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 8am Columbia Stowaway, 1821 W. 2nd Street, The Dalles, Or. Sale to the highest bidder. Must remove entire contents within 14 days of sale. No checks. We require a $100 refundable cash cleaning deposit in addition to purchase price.

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The Shot Heard Around the World

Looking back 251 years ago, American Colonists found out that the road to freedom from British rule was going to be long and hard. The founding fathers knew that the small untrained American Army had very little chance of winning against the Red Coats, as the British Army was called. If bets were made, the British were favored with a twenty point lead in the competition. However, the British army was fighting for a ruler who lived thousands of miles away, while the Rebels fought for their own freedom. The first shot fired at Lexington and Concord became known as the “Shot Heard Around the World” because that one bullet changed history forever, marking the beginning of America’s fight for independence and inspired ordinary colonists to stand up for their freedom.

Before sunrise on April 19, 1775, hundreds of British soldiers quietly marched out of Boston toward the town of Concord. Their mission was simple. They wanted to seize weapons and military supplies that the colonists had been storing in secret. But word of the march spread quickly. Riders such as Paul Revere raced through the countryside warning that the British were coming. Imagine getting a group text that instantly alerts everyone in your community about an emergency. That is exactly what these messengers accomplished without phones, computers, or the internet

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As the British soldiers reached the north bridge on the edge of Lexington, they found a small group of rebel militia waiting for them. These were ordinary people including farmers, blacksmiths, shopkeepers, and laborers. Suddenly the silence was shattered. One single gunshot echoed around the town. That was the Shot Heard Around the World. It was like pressing a giant send button that launched a message far beyond Massachusetts. That single shot signaled that the disagreement between the King of Britain and the colonies had turned into a real war.

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The fighting at Lexington and Concord changed history forever. The colonists were not professional soldiers, and few people believed they could defeat the powerful British Army. Yet they were willing to risk everything for the chance to govern themselves and protect their rights. News of the battles spread across the colonies and inspired thousands of people to join the cause. Just as one social media post can go viral and spark action around the world today, that single shot inspired a movement that eventually created the United States of America. More than 250 years later, people still remember the courage shown on that historic day.

S port S Bickleton athlete signs with Bushnell University

Erica Kingsbury

For The SenTinel

Fresh off a state track appearance and just days after graduation, Bickleton senior Addison Whitmore is preparing for her next chapter as a collegiate athlete at Bushnell University.

Whitmore, who qualified and competed in the 2025 Coast2Coast International Athletics Track and Field Meet in Queensland, Australia, last summer, signed a track and field scholarship with Bushnell University on November 22, 2025.

“Signing with Bushnell has been a huge blessing.

When I signed, it felt like all of the work I have put in these last four years has paid off,” Whitmore said.

While she looks forward to her future collegiate track career, she is grateful for the program and coaches she has had at Bickleton.

“Bickleton’s track program is unlike those in bigger schools. Athletes get more one-on-one coaching time, and by the end of the season, the team has become a family,”

Whitmore said. During her high school track career, Whitmore has had three different coaches and is grateful for the support and guidance of each, noting that she has learned something new from every one of them.

Coach Jamie Wilkins, who also serves as the school’s shop and CTE teacher, recognizes Whitmore’s commitment to growth on and off the track.

“She’s worked incredibly hard to get where she is, both in and out of season, and it’s been really fun to watch her succeed,” Wilkins said.

While Bickleton’s track program is small, Wilkins said one of its greatest strengths is the opportunity for athletes to receive individualized coaching and support from multiple coaches and volunteers.

“We have a lot of people who deeply care about our student-athletes and their success both in sports and academics,” Wilkins said.

“Being coached by multiple people allows athletes to hear different perspectives and ultimately become

more coachable.”

Wilkins said Whitmore’s success is the result of years of hard work combined with the support of coaches, teammates and the broader Bickleton community.

“She’s worked her tail off, and we’ve been there to support her in her endeavors,” Wilkins said. “I think her signing with Bushnell is very much a personal success with a lot of love and support from our track program behind it.”

Wilkins said she hopes Whitmore’s accomplishment inspires other Bickleton athletes to pursue collegiate athletics in the future.

Whitmore capped her senior season by winning the district title in the 100meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 17.02 seconds and placing second in the 300-meter hurdles with a season-best time of 50.15. She later placed eighth in the 100-meter hurdles at the state championships.

Current track coach Alejandra Leon, who also teaches first grade at Bickleton Elementary, said Bickleton’s small-

“Here every athlete matters,” Leon said. “Whether scoring points at a meet, cheering on a teammate, helping set up equipment or leading by example at practice, each person plays

an important role in the team’s success.”

Whitmore plans to continue competing in track and field while pursuing a Kinesiology degree at Bushnell this fall.

State’s new drug pricing law upheld

A judge last Tuesday rejected a challenge from major pharmaceutical companies against Washington’s new law trying to reduce prescription drug prices for hospitals.

Gov. Bob Ferguson in March signed Senate Bill 5981, one of the most hotly contested policies of this year’s legislative session. The law, which takes effect Thursday, seeks to add transparency to the federal 340B drug pricing program and to stop drug manufacturers from restricting who can dis -

pense their medications.

While obscure to many outside of the health care arena, billions of dollars worth of pharmaceutical drugs flow to patients under the 340B program each year. The program’s setup helps to bolster the finances of some hospitals. Several lawsuits against

Washington’s new statute have been consolidated. The companies challenging the law are AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Novartis and Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, also known as PhRMA. AstraZeneca is the only one that wasn’t seeking the preliminary block on the law that

U.S. District Court Judge David Estudillo denied. Novartis, AbbVie, and PhRMA quickly appealed Estudillo’s decision.

PhRMA spokesperson Reid Porter said the practices enabled under Washington’s law “undermine the original intent of the federal 340B program and highlight the need for federal intervention to fix this critical safetynet program.” In an email, attorney general’s office spokesperson Mike Faulk said, “We appreciate the court’s thoughtful review of the arguments,” but otherwise deferred comment to legislators who spearheaded the policy.

school environment allows coaches to provide individualized attention while helping athletes develop as competitors, leaders and teammates.

SIGNING: Bickleton’s Addison Whitmore accepted a track and field college scholarship.