KVH and Goldendale School District team on energy project
Public meetings to be held for input
Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) and the Goldendale School District (GSD) are teaming up to build a first-of-its-kind microgrid that will provide locally produced, reliable power to critical facilities in times of extended power outages. The Goldendale Emergency Preparedness District microgrid will link the hospital and schools into a shared, self-sustaining power system, ensuring our community has a dependable source of electricity to support and sustain emergency services when they are needed most.
This groundbreaking project includes 1 megawatt (MW) of solar carports installed at existing parking lots and two 1MW Tesla Megapack battery systems. These batteries will store energy and provide backup power to the hospital and school buildings in emergencies when other power sources are not available. In addition to offering emergency resilience, the system is expected to generate almost $100,000 in utility savings in the first year alone.
The Goldendale Emergency Microgrid project is fully funded through a combination of grants from FEMA, Washington Emergency Management, and the Washington Climate
Commitment Act. These funding sources ensure that the microgrid can be built without placing any financial burden on the community, providing a reliable emergency energy solution at no cost to local taxpayers. This project is a practical investment in Goldendale’s ability to remain operational during power outages, ensuring our hospital and schools can continue serving residents when they need it most.
Goldendale has seen firsthand how vital local emergency infrastructure is in times of crisis. During the 2011 Monastery Fire and the 2013 Milepost 28 Fire, Goldendale High School served as a base camp for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildfire and emergency response teams. Also, during the 2023 Newell Road Fire all Goldendale schools were used for over two weeks in various capacities:
• Goldendale High School - Incident Management Team (IMT) First Responders Assembly and /Life Support Area
• Goldendale Middle School - Emergency Shelter and Community Information Meetings
• Goldendale Primary School - Incident Management Team
Passport fraud increases in county
Klickitat County Clerk Renea Campbell sent us this important message about passport fraud:
Given the recent surge in passport applications, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about the passport application process and offer some helpful tips to avoid fraudulent websites.
90th BIRTHDAY: Ina Marvel (above) was honored in a special celebration at the Goldendale Grange Hall on March 15 to mark her 90th birthday. Ninety people attended, one for each year of her life.
County Jail reports on prescriptions concerns
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
One of the more entertaining aspects of the 2025 Klickitat County Commissioner meeting format was the chance to listen in to the county’s lobbyist, Zak Kennedy, as he reports on various bills and the general goings-on in Olympia.
After remarking on several specific bills, he said, “They’re doing weird things on the floor right now in terms of not speaking with each other across the aisle. You know, the Democrats hate the Republicans, but they hate each other more. There was a Democratic representative that was speaking against rent control and basically got gaveled down by the Speaker, just didn’t let her talk anymore. She’s trying to hold the caucus together. I understand what the
Speaker is doing. But I’m sorry, it’s not working.”
During an update on the county jail, administrator Bill Frantz shared an example of one of the problems faced by the staff when an inmate comes in with prescriptions:
“They had over five prescriptions in one bottle,” he said. “[Staff] had to separate out each [different] looking pill, identify those pills, reach out to the pharmacy and the medical records to be sure they have prescriptions for them, get permission from our [Prosecuting Attorney] to issue those pills. That was over an hour and a half. Then we have to verify, when they leave, that they actually have the same pills. We have to count them again.” The good news, he said, was that one of his staff had re-
• Only use the official website by typing “travel.state.gov” directly into your browser. Don’t click on links from unknown sources or search results that seem suspicious.
• Be wary of websites that charge fees for services that are free on the official website. The government website provides clear information about all passport fees.
• Never provide personal information on a website you are not absolutely sure is legitimate.
To get a passport, it’s essential to use only the official government website: travel.state.gov, or go to your local County Clerk’s Office. Unfortunately, there are many fraudulent passport websites that try to deceive applicants. These sites may charge exorbitant fees, fail to deliver your passport on time, or even steal your personal information. Protecting yourself from these scams is crucial. Tips for avoiding fake passport websites:
Look for security indicators like “https://” in the website address and a padlock symbol in the browser bar. The benefits of using the official passport website or County Clerk’s Office include:
• Guaranteed legitimacy: You can be sure you are getting a genuine passport that meets all government requirements.
• No unnecessary fees: You will avoid paying excessive or hidden fees charged by fraudulent websites.
• Efficient processing: Your passport application will be processed quickly and efficiently by trained professionals.
Goldendale’s moon shine
Goldendale Observatory Administrator Troy Carpenter provides this account of last week’s total Lunar Eclipse: On Thursday night, March 13, the weather was far better behaved than expected. We were counting on rain and even snow, but over three-quarters of the Lunar Eclipse was uncovered and beautiful to behold. Attendance was strong but not the biggest we’ve seen for a lunar eclipse; many people stayed home assuming the worst weather. We always recommend trying to view a lunar eclipse, regardless of conditions: A six-hour event offers plenty of
opportunities for clouds to shove off. This was a pretty one. The colors of lunar eclipses are generated by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere. The moon is essentially witnessing every sunrise and sunset on Earth simultaneously. Atmospheric ozone in particular is responsible for the interesting blue band we see at the edge of Earth’s shadow. If Earth had no atmosphere, our shadow during lunar eclipses would present as a stark, colorless line of darkness, not that anyone would be around to witness it!
Speaking of witnessing eclipses,
if you missed this one, the next total lunar eclipse locally viewable will be on the early morning of March 3, 2026. Time lapse and real-time recordings of Thursday’s event are available on the Special Events page of our website, GoldendaleObservatory.com
The attached image was taken 20 minutes before totality with our fantastic new 100mm f/8 ED Triplet Refractor. This telescope has the most accurate color I’ve ever evaluated in a lens-based system. These are the kinds of facility upgrades we can make thanks to the support of our visitors and Friends Group.
City police considering new traffic signage
RODGER NICHOLS FOR THE SENTINEL
The one item on the March 17 Goldendale City Council’s agenda beyond routine updates was a report by Jen Forsberg on the fourth quarter of 2024. Some line items were up, others were down, but most of that was accounted for by pass-through grants that are there one year and not the next.
“Overall, the city had a very positive year,” she said. “Moving into ’25, the hope would be just as
optimistic and continue to rise.”
Police Chief Mike Smith reported that he’d been asked by the school districts to research modern signage to slow down drivers in school zones. Of the three companies that responded, Smith said all three prices were within reason, but only one product is made in the U.S., which could be a key consideration in a time of threatened tariff wars. He also said it offered the most features: “They’ll do a smiley face, a frowny face. red lights, blue
lights. You can set that to whatever parameters you want in school ones. Officers can change it from apps on their phones. It
TROY CARPENTER, GOLDENDALE OBSERVATORY
LUNAR ECLIPSE: The total Lunar Eclipse last Wednesday was unusually spectacular.
Health Department launches county health program
The Klickitat County Health Department has initiated a county-wide Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in partnership with Klickitat Valley Health and Skyline Health. The project will help the department understand the health needs of people living in Klickitat County and find ways to improve health in the community.
The CHNA will include a county-wide survey, as well as listening sessions held in different locations around the region, so all community members have
Klickitat Valley Health
(KVH) is providing notice of a recent cyber incident that involved certain patient information.
On February 23, 2025, KVH detected unusual activity involving its IT systems. KVH immediately took steps to contain the incident and began an investigation, which included assistance from external cybersecurity experts. KVH also reported the incident to law enforcement. The investigation determined that on February 18, 2025, an unauthorized person obtained copies of certain files from our systems..
The data involved varied by individual, but included information such as names, addresses,
a chance to share their thoughts.
This assessment is part of the Affordable Care Act, which requires nonprofit hospitals to do these surveys every three years to identify local health challenges and find ways to improve. The results will help create Klickitat County’s 20252027 Community Health Improvement Plan.
“We know building a strong health system starts with working together and listening to everyone in the community,” said Erinn Quinn, director of
dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, medical record numbers and patient account numbers. Additionally, some information related to care received at KVH was included, such as date(s) of service, physician names and departments, diagnosis and other treatment information. There was no financial account and/or payment card information involved in this incident.
KVH is mailing letters to affected patients and offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to individuals whose Social Security number was involved. Patients are encouraged to review statements
public health. “Through the survey and listening sessions, we want to make sure all voices are heard. Working together with Skyline Health and Klickitat Valley Health will help us understand both the strengths and challenges of our community and how we can address them together.”
The CHNA will focus on a variety of health issues, including:
• Access to healthcare services, especially in areas that may be underserved
• Support for mental health
they receive from their healthcare providers and health insurer, and immediately report any inaccuracies to the provider or insurer.
For more information on this incident, patients may visit KVH’s website at www.kvhealth.net or call KVH’s dedicated, toll-free call center at (855) 374-7069, Monday through Friday, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Pacific Time.
KVH states it deeply regrets any concern this incident may cause and is committed to the security of its systems. It adds it is continually enhancing the security of its electronic systems and patient data to help prevent events such as this from occurring in the future.
and substance use
• Prevention and management of chronic health conditions
• Health disparities in our community
“By talking directly with community members through surveys and listening sessions, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of the specific health challenges our residents face,” said Matt Kollman, CEO of Skyline Health.
In addition to information gathered from community members, the assessment will include local health
Friday Klickitat PUD announced in a statement that General Manager Jim Smith was no longer employed by the utility.
“General Manager Jim Smith is no longer with Klickitat PUD effective March 4, 2025,” the statement said. “The Commissioners wish Mr. Smith the best in the future.
“In January, the KPUD board appointed Gwyndalyn Miller to
statistics and feedback from healthcare providers and community organizations to get a full picture of the county’s health needs.
“Our goal is to identify the most important health issues and come up with a plan to improve them,” said Jonathan Hatfield, CEO of Klickitat Valley Health.
“We’re excited to work with our partners at Public Health and Skyline Health to address the unique needs of our community.”
The results of the CHNA will be shared with the public and used to develop
a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). This plan will include specific actions to improve healthcare access, enhance public health programs, and reduce health disparities across Klickitat County. To take the survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/ r/5TJD8RR. For more information on the survey or the Community Health Needs Assessment, contact Kollman at (509) 480-9430 or mkollman@ myskylinehealth.org.
the Chief Administrative Offi cer position with full oversight of KPUD daily operations.
“On March 11, 2025, the Klickitat PUD Board appointed Gwyndalyn
Miller to the General Manager position. The KPUD
G OLDENDALE ’ S A TTIC
Answer to last week´s Mystery Picture
This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Boy, if only we could read what that plaque the girl in the front row is holding says. But then this picture wouldn’t be a mystery. Ten young ladies and two guys
standing on bleachers. Definitely seems sports related. But who are these people? Why were they having their picture taken? Where? When? We don’t know. All we
know is this picture ran in The Sentinel 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 (509-7733777), or drop in at the office—and remember, you’re welcome to come in and take a look at the original photograph.
L OOKING BACK
March 13, 1890 – 125 Years Ago
Tom Butler’s team, attached to a heavy wagon, ran away on Monday evening last. It started from the lower end of town, running up the street, and coming in frightful contact with a fi ne, big grey saddle horse belonging to Ed Snipes which was tied up in front of the butcher shop, infl icting a bad wound in the horse’s thigh. Dr. Bonebrake sewed up the wound but fi rst took out about a half pound of mangled horse flesh.
March 14, 1895 – 130 Years Ago
Wheat is on the rise. At Grant it has lately sold for 36 cents a bushel. This makes a favorable outlook for the future of this county and shows that cereal is yet alive. It will be remembered that for the last year there has been no indication of buoyancy in the wheat market. With the present outlook, there is hope for us that the coming crop may sell for at least 40 cents at the landing.
March 15, 1945 – 80 Years Ago
Paul Davenport’s Aberdeen Angus bull was sold for $2,000 at the Inland Empire show and sale in Spokane last week.
March 20, 1945 – 80 years Ago
Area farmers plan to hire a weather modification fi rm to seed the clouds in the county, as rain is desperately needed.
March 11, 1955 – 70 Years Ago
An all-concrete granary will be built in Goldendale by the Klickitat Valley Grain Growers, and over $17,000 has been pledged toward and a $85,000 preferred stock issue to help fi nance the $225,000 structure.
May 13, 1965 – 60 Years Ago
The new Simcoe Hills apartments adjacent to the hospital are ready for occupancy. All units have wall to wall carpeting, drapes, storm windows, range, refrigerator, and disposal units. Six two-bedroom units are available for $95 per month, and two one-bedroom apartments renting for $85 are available.
—Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Points to ponder:
I could really do with a crowbar. The birds in my yard look like they need a place to socialize.
When the clock factory burned down, there was a lot of second-hand smoke.
How many monkeys does it take to change a light bulb? Two, one to change the bulb and one to scratch his butt.
Ladies, go for younger men. You might as well–they never mature anyway.
I almost fell in love with a psychic, but she left me before we met.
When I die, I’m leaving my body to science fiction.
Harry believed in reincartion, so in his will he left everything to himself.
If he was alive today, he’d turn over in his grave.
Old bricklayers never die. They just throw in the trowel.
Several people were able to identify these fine young people as the Bickleton graduating class of 1993. Jesse Milholland called—he’s in the picture and said he was known as “The Legend.” Aaron Davis sent this to us: “That is the 1993 graduating class for Bickleton High School. I’m the guy with the sweet hair on the left. I don’t recall what the exact event is, but I’m guessing it was for graduation. From left to right: Aaron Davis, Cory Naught, Jesse Milholland, Tessa Willard,
and Chad Shattuck. I have a different haircut now, but I still have that suit—maybe I will see if it still fits. LOL.”
And about the Mystery Photo from the week before, where no one could identify the woman in the picture: we heard from Clem Matylinski that there’s a group that gets together to try to identify the Mystery Photo every week. Cool! The group thought the woman was either Mrs. Garner or Mrs. Randall, both teachers. But Mrs. Garner’s daughter said this was not her mother.
Two articles on the front page – July 14, 1932
LOCAL BOYS MAKE ASCENT OF MOUNT ADAMS
A party left Goldendale on July third for Trout Lake, to join many others in an attempt to scale Mount Adams, composed of Loren Hamilton, Walter Hamilton, Dan Roe, Ronald Roe, Harold Morgan, Raymond Ferguson, Oren Riley, Murnerd Hanson, Jack McAllister, Joe Jobe and Paul Sanstrum. These eleven boys camped that night at Morrison Creek. There was no snow at that point, but during the night they experienced a cold rain, which was far from comfortable.
Bright and early the next morning they drove their cars as far as Cold Springs, where snow blocked any further progress. They walked the next three miles to the end of the road and started their scaling of the old mountain on the southwest slope.
There were between seventy-five and a hundred individuals who made the try on the Fourth to scale the peak of the mountain. Of the local party, only five reached the top: Raymond Ferguson, Loren and Walter Hamilton, Dan Roe and Joe Jobe. The rain of the evening previous froze on the snow and made the going very difficult, it requiring eight hours for the long climb. While they did not have a guide, there were parties ahead of them about three hours, that they followed.
At the summit, the cabin was found, and the boys went in through a hole but could not fi nd the register of climbers.
This building is about fi fteen feet square. There were no injuries during the climb. Most of the party were within a short distance of the top, but six were “tuckered out” and did not reach the extreme summit. It only took an hour and forty minutes for the return trip, most of which was made by sliding. About 45 in all were successful in making the climb on the Fourth.
The local boys failed to properly grease their faces as protection from the intense glare from the sun and snow and as a result were somewhat blistered.
NEW GROCERY STORE OPENS IN GOLDENDALE
The West Dependable Stores, cash grocers with twenty stores, all in the State of Washington, opened for business in Goldendale Saturday morning, July 16. The West group of stores is owned and operated exclusively by Washington people.
In commenting on the opening, Mr. West stated: “It is our object to deserve patronage not alone by the type of service we give our customers, but because we put back into the communities of our various stores, all the support possible.
“Washington products are featured in all our stores. In buying we give home products preference every time. The West group is large enough to sell at the lowest price levels and small enough to be friendly.
“Granges throughout the state have sanctioned the West policy of hiring local men and training them to run West Stores in keeping with the West ideals of service. West Stores do not have any Wall Street connections,” Mr. West assured The Sentinel.
James Rogers and wife arrived the fi rst of the week from Wenatchee where they have been visiting. He is the local store manager, coming from Everett, as did Mr. McDonald, his fi rst man. Both have been with the organization for some time. Frank Muhr, district supervisor, is over from Yakima, assisting the new store to get open this week.
Attention is called to the big advertisement on page two in this week’s Sentinel.
OpiniOn
Diogenes was a Greek philosopher known for wandering public places during the day while carrying a lantern. His goal was to find and shine a light on an “honest man” with an honest answer.
Like Diogenes, today’s print journalists and many residents are searching for honesty—honesty in their public officials and from public agencies. That honesty can only be verified through open and accessible public meetings and records.
This week, March 16 to 22, is Sunshine Week, a week dedicated to keeping government meetings open, records readily available and employees accountable. This week is dedicated to the public’s quest for an honest man and honest government agency. But if you were to take the pulse of government transparency across the state and nation, you might be hard-pressed to find a healthy heartbeat.
Over the last year, eastern Washington journalists have run into multiple roadblocks in accessing meetings, reviewing records and generally keeping public employees beholden to those who employ them—the taxpayers.
Reporters have had issues with public employees physically trying to block them from attending public meetings, talking directly to publicly elected officials, and obtaining crash and criminal incident reports and documents. Reporters have encountered public school and hospital employees attempting to control the news rather than eagerly providing information owned by their public bosses. Moreover, reporters have pointed out many mayors and elected board members, and their employees, don’t even know basic public records and meeting laws.
Heck, even some coroners have tried to claim they have the choice in releasing the name of someone who died. (For the record, Revised Code of Washington 68.50.300 requires coroners to release a decedent’s name be released within 48 hours of death or immediately after notification of kin, whichever comes first.)
And these are just a few of the voluminous issues that have been raised by reporters and others over the public’s right to know here in Washington state. No wonder people don’t think government agencies and their employees have any credibility.
But it gets worse.
In some cases, government agencies have been caught telling other government agencies not to release their public records. And some government agencies have even tried to claim nondisclosure exemptions of other agencies.
And lawmakers in Olympia are constantly looking for ways to exempt themselves from open meetings and records laws.
But in the spirit of Sunshine Week, instead of dwelling on the deceitful actions of public employees, let’s look at shining a light on public agencies, their employees, records, and meetings. In Washington
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state, the law governing the release of public records is RCW 42.56, the Public Records Act. This statute outlines what records are public and what exemptions are allowed. If a public employee cites a different statute as a basis for nondisclosure, they either don’t know the law or are intentionally taking it out of context. That begs the question, what are they hiding?
And what about meetings? The Open Public Meetings Act is RCW 42.30; it details the only instances when a public board can meet outside of the public eye. (Interestingly, our law is permissive, meaning elected boards are not required to go into executive session but “may” do so in limited instances.)
A lot of the problems in accessing public records and meetings are found at agencies with a hired “communications” specialist. Often, agency administrators hire these people to spin a story instead of answering questions. Often, they are an impediment to obtaining information. Today’s communications officer is more of an advertising agent than a public records steward.
You have the right to demand your publicly elected officials and agency leaders speak to you directly, not through a hired mouthpiece. In fact, you have a lot of rights to public meetings, records and officials in our state. For example, you have the right to review personnel files of public employees, review incident reports and probable cause statements, and attend juvenile court and other court hearings. You have the right to know how much public employees are being paid and what benefits they are receiving. You have the right to know what’s in government contracts, how your tax dollars are being spent, and more.
In short, in our state, almost all local government communications—including documents, emails, cellphone data, videos, images, social media, and other forms of communicating—are public. All you should have to do is ask.
And with few exceptions, meetings with a quorum of an elected board are public. You can attend without having to “sign up.”
This Sunshine Week—indeed every week of the year—take the opportunity to attend meetings, demand access to records and hold those on the public payroll accountable.
Only in doing so will we continue to keep government open and transparent.
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
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.
—Roger Harnack is the owner/publisher of Free Press Publishing. Email him at Roger@cheneyfreepress.com.
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.
Letters from the community
We’re at risk
Rep. Dan Newhouse knew exactly what he was voting for when he supported the recent budget resolution. This blueprint directs the Energy & Commerce Committee to slash Medicaid spending by $880 billion over the next decade—cuts that will devastate healthcare access for millions, all while giving tax breaks to the wealthy and large corporations.
Medicaid (Apple Health in Washington State) currently funds healthcare for over 300,000 people in Rep. Newhouse’s district, including children, pregnant women, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and working families. A cut of this magnitude would put every one of them at risk of losing essential healthcare services.
Let’s be clear: Rep. Newhouse is prioritizing tax cuts for the rich over the health of his constituents. Without Medicaid, many in our community will suffer, and lives will be lost. We must demand better. Call Rep. Newhouse at (202) 225-5816 or (509) 452-3243 and tell him to protect his constituents, not corporate interests.
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Ken Margraf Goldendale
Sandy Montag White Salmon
Atta girl, Peyton! FFA and Grange Celebrate Ag Day
I heard great news about an outstanding Glenwood cowgirl regarding her future college plans. Peyton Sanchey, daughter of Jodi and Ryan, has done very well in her high school rodeo career. Now a senior, Peyton does online school through West Valley high school in Yakima so she can devote more time to her last year of high school rodeo. She excels in both barrel racing and breakaway roping and has qualified to compete in the National Finals several years in a row.
All that devotion and hard work have resulted in her recent acceptance to Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon, and an invitation to join the Blue Mountain College Rodeo 2025-2026 team after she finishes high school this spring. Congratulations, Peyton. We’ve known several Blue Mountain students who were on that rodeo team, and you chose a great school and team. We’ll enjoy following your college rodeo career, just as we’ve loved watching you all through Junior High and High School Rodeo all these years. For now, we wish you much success as you prepare to start your spring and final season as a member of the Klickitat County High School Rodeo team.
Another Glenwood cowgirl, Joslyn Arnold, daughter of Bo and Casey, is in her first year at Walla Walla Community college and competing on the Warriors rodeo team. At her college rodeo last weekend, Joslyn placed first in breakaway roping and tied for first place in goat tying on Friday night. On Saturday night, she had a tough break and missed her calf in breakaway and finished fourth in goats but is standing in second place in goats in the Washington State Interscholastic Rodeo Association. We are proud of how well you’re doing in your first year of college rodeo, Joslyn. Way to go.
Another Glenwood “kid,”
Blake Masden, son of Lacey Barrett and Colby Masden, also on the Walla Walla CC team, is standing in third place in the State in bull riding. Good job, Blake. Watching you grow up, it doesn’t surprise me that you chose the roughest, toughest rodeo sport to compete in. We’re all proud of you over here in Glenwood.
We are pleased to share the news of the arrival of a new little Glenwood baby boy to parents Jake and Kristine (Schnelle) Link. Wyler Gauge Link was born on March 3 and weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. His grandparents, Laurie O’Leary of Glenwood, Jeff and Sara Link of Goldendale, and Karen and Bob Schnelle of Vancouver and his great-grandparents, Jim and Betty Link of Goldendale very excited to have a new little baby in the family. Wyler is already a big hit with his Aunt Kelly and Uncle Travis Miller and his cousins, Natalie and Haylee.
I’m sure those little cowgirls will have him out helping them on the Quarter Moon Ranch as soon as he’s old enough. They told me they are going to teach him everything he needs to know about ranching and are pleased that their baby brother Luke will have a little cousin close to his own age to grow up with. Congratulations, Jake and Kristine, on your adorable new arrival.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Lillian Bolt Anrig, wife of Phil Anrig and sister of Shirley Burrill. Our deepest condolences go to Phil, Shirley, and all of Lillian’s family.
Here’s one more reminder that Friday is the last day of school before spring break during the week of the 24th. Good luck, teachers and paras, in getting the students to focus this week. I suspect they will be a bit wound up in anticipation of their upcoming break. Let’s hope for really nice weather so the kids can thoroughly enjoy their spring break.
LiLianna OswaLt GMs FFa RepORteR
On Friday, March 14, the 42 Goldendale FFA partnered with the Goldendale and Centerville Granges to celebrate National Ag Day. To mark the occasion, the two agricultural groups hosted an event called “Setting the Table,” where they taught the community about five of Washington State’s top agricultural commodities. The five top commodities were apples, wheat, beef, milk, and potatoes.
During the event, FFA and Grange members presented each agricultural commodity’s rank, revenue, production, processing, and key facts. At each station, attendees participated in hands-on activities such as potato cutting, butter making, cheese tasting, apple peeling and slicing, wheat
identification, and meat cuts identification. After completing an activity at a station, participants received a stamp on their commodity placemat.
“I taught at the milk production station, and I enjoyed seeing how the public’s faces lit up when they discovered that milk can be turned into a bioplastic,” shared Sarae Loy, GMS FFA member.
After visiting all five stations and collecting stamps, attendees turned in their placemats and were served a meal featuring all five commodities. The GHS FFA BBQ team prepared hamburgers, and the Goldendale FFA chapter provided buns, cheese slices, potato chips, and mini apple pies. 103 meals were served at the event.
For more information and pictures about the event, visit the Goldendale FFA Facebook page.
FFA Member Leadership Series
sieRRa BLunt GHs FFa RepORteR
On March 7 and 8, 13 Goldendale High School and Middle School FFA members and their advisors, Randi and Josh Krieg, traveled to Moses Lake, Washington, to attend the Washington State FFA Members Leadership Series. One hundred and eighty FFA members from all over Washington State attended the conference to participate in leadership development sessions to help students develop their potential for leadership, personal growth, and career success.
“The workshops did a great job teaching me how to connect with other FFA members and people in my life. They also taught me how to manage my current relationships and keep them healthy,” commented Emma Gorrod, Goldendale
FFA Vice President. FFA workshops were hosted by the Washington
State FFA Officers, one National FFA Officer, and National FFA staff. For more information, visit www.ffa.org and the Goldendale FFA Facebook Page.
The GHS Vet Science Team, consisting of Eva Clark, Ellie Jensen, Sierra Blunt, and Margaret Matulovich,
C NATIONAL AG DAY: The Goldendale FFA celebrated National Ag Day with the Goldendale and Centerville Granges. Contributed
FFA AT STATE: Thirteen Goldendale FFA members attended the Washingon State FFA Members Leadership Series. Left to right: Lili Oswalt, Sierra Blunt, Gage Halm, Jennasea Smith, BryLee Mulrony, Jasper Keith, Hayden Sheridan, Harmony Casteel, Shelby Zakit, Eduardo Aguilar, Emma Gorrod, Emily Wooden, and Sophia Jackson.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY
Every Wednesday,Monday, and Friday
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m.
Monday
• 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.
• e Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 4 p.m. every 2nd Monday via Zoom. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month except on holidays.
• Book Discussion 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.
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• 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:
3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on le. Youth under the age of 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 on Burgen Street. Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about di erent wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/Injury Prevention. All ages are 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 o Sensibly 10 a.m. the Nazarene Church on Grant and Allyn. 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.
Community Events
Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509-250-3746.
• 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
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. Song in healing for our hearts, our communities, and our world. Please come join us for this monthly community o ering. We will be hosting and inviting many songwriters to share their songs too! Super excited to see you there! By donation $10-20, 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!
• Family Fun Night at the Goldendale American Legion on Broadway St. 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30
• Free Youth Cooking Classes: 4-6 p.m. every other Wednesday, beginning Sept. 20th, 2023 – June 2024 at The Harbour 125 W. Main St. Goldendale. Children 13+, come join us at the Youth Drop-In Center for free cooking classes. 509-281-0288 or email cassidy@wagap.org
• 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.
• Gorge Farmers Co-op Pickup 4 – 6 p.m. Columbia Grange 87, Lyle
• Trivia at the American Legion every week 6:30 p.m.
• Family Story Time at 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Goldendale Library
• 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.
ursday
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every ursday. All ages welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on le. Youth under the age of 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every ursday evening at 6p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in Goldendale.
• Drinking Democratically 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third ursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Al Anon Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Nazarene Church 124 W Allyn in Goldendale. Call 509-310-3377 with questions.
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, cra s and more for young children (birth through 5yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Sta . Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th ursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Parent Support Group – 10 a.m. weekly 166 E Jewett Blvd in White Salmon. Join us for community support at our weekly meeting at! Children are wel-
come & encouraged. There is a small play area to keep little hands busy. We’d love to see you there!
• 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 ursday 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 ursday 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 the United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Da odil 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 Community 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
• GamerNoon for teens 3 – 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Library. Come play tabletop and board games.
• Cra ernoons at the Library –every 4th Friday 2:30 – 4 p.m. for ages 7-10 (all ages welcome at the Goldendale Library).
Saturday
• Hope Neighborhood 4 - 5:30 p.m. (winter hours) 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.
• Art Club: Saturday at 1 p.m. at Apollonia Book Store in Goldendale
• 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 2 - 4 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
COMMUNITY EVENTS
March 20, 2025, Social Media Basics 101: Mastering Facebook & Instagram for Business: 8 - 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce o ce 903 E Broadway. Take your business’s social media presence to the next level with this 90-minute hands-on workshop at the Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce. Learn how to set up and optimise your Facebook Business Page, schedule content, and create engaging short-form videos for Instagram and Facebook. Register at 509-773-3400 or admin@ goldendalechamber.org.
March 23, 2025, Ekone Park Field Cleanup Day: 10 a.m. Come out to help Goldendale Little League get the elds ready for the 2025 season March 27, 2025, 3rd Annual GMS Family Resource Fair: 1 - 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Middle School Gym. Share
resources, education and opportunities with families. To reserve a table for your organization please email or call 509-773-4323 or klummio@gsd404.org
March 29, 2025, History of Women’s Clubs & the Public Library: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on West Burgen. Join us to learn more about the history of Women’s Social Clubs and their foundational work of establishing public libraries in Southwest Washington.
March 27, 2025, True Loves: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 at the Trout Lake Hall 15 Guler Rd, Trout Lake. $20 advance, $25 day of. Listening to the Seattle-based original funk & soul group, True Loves, is like walking down a favorite neighborhood street, slappingve with friends, checking up with clerks in their stores, and smelling the familiar scents of your most cherished locale. e band is its own block party. Together, the group’s live performances have garnered them much acclaim and millions of streams on YouTube.
March 29, 2025, Lilly Hiatt: Doors open at 6, show starts at 7 at the Trout Lake Hall, 15 Guler Rd. Trout Lake. e last few years have been a little hazy for Lilly Hiatt, who nds herself searching for answers on her striking new album, Forever. Recorded at home with her husband, Coley Hinson who produced and played most of the instruments, Forever grapples with growth and change, escape and anxiety, self-loathing and self-love. e songs are intensely vulnerable, full of diaristic snapshots and deeply personal ruminations, but they’re also broad invitations to find yourself in their unflinching emotional excavations. e result is a raw, unvarnished work of love and trust that walks the line between alt-rock muscle and singer/songwriter sensitivity, a bold, guitardriven exploration of maturity and adulthood from an artist who wants you to know you’re not alone, no matter how lost you may feel.
April 4, 2025, Bickleton Carousel Museum Opens for the season: Friday and Saturdays 50 - 4 p.m., Sundays 12 - 4 p.m.
April 5, 2025, Bickleton Authors Book Signing: 1 - 3 p.m. at the Market Street Cafe in Bickleton. Come meet your local Bickleton authors! Karen (Meyer) Eisenbrey, Bailey McManus, Erica (Jensen) Kingsbury, Peter B. Lewis, Naida Joy (Kelley) Webster, Tami (Berk) Whitmore.
April 11 - 12, 2025, Centerville Grange Mini Fair: 8 a.m.6 p.m. Mini Fair: Crafts, Art, Sewing, Painting, Food & More – Bring Your Creations, Fun for All! Ages 5 & up bring your creations on April 11th 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and April 12th 8 - 9 a.m. when we will close for judging. Contact Lucille Bevis for more info 509773-9122.
April 12, 2025, Family Fair & Garden Event: 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Centerville Grange Hall. Join us for a morning lled with fun and learning! While our local judges evaluate the fair entries, take a break and enjoy some family-friendly activities, including an educational gardening program, gardening activities, and cra s for the kids. Savor a delicious lunch provided by Centerville Grange #81, and take some time to explore the fantastic entries from our local community members. We look forward to seeing you there!
Questions on Family Gardening Day? Contact: Claudine Mincks at 509.250.0670
April 12, 2025, Goldendale Soroptimist Tea Party: 1 - 4 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for a tea party and silent auction with a fashion show hosted by Monkeyshines. Tickets are $25. To donate an item call or visit
Monkeyshines at 509-250-3835 or stop into the shop at 514 S Columbus.
April 17, 2025, Human Resources 101 Workshop: 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce o ce 903 E .Broadway. Presented by Klickitat Valley Health. Join us for an essential Human Resources 101 Workshop, presented by Klickitat Valley Health, designed for small business owners, managers, and anyone responsible for HR functions in their workplace. Limited space, rsvp to 509-7733400 or admin@goldendalechamber.org
April 19, 2025, Seed Exchange: 3 - 5 p.m. 170 Lyle Snowden Rd, Lyle, Domaine Pouillon Please join us for our 5th annual Garden Seed Exchange at the estate! April 19th 3-5 P.M.. is is a free event! You are welcome to bring seeds to share or just come and take some seeds for your garden. Please come share your love, excitement, and ideas for the growing season. We look forward to seeing you. Contact Domaine Pouillon for more information 509-365-2795
April 22, 2025, Mobile Market: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 104 Simcoe Dr DRIVE-THRU distribution, up to 250 families (or while supplies last). Free food items will be distributed including an assortment of nonperishable and fresh items. Free food will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance. Our Mobile Market free food distributions serve people facing hunger. No appointment or documentation required.
April 25 - 27, 2025, Maryhill Ratz 2025 Spring Free-4All Freeride: Spring Free-4-All at Maryhill Loops Road brings friends and world-class athletes together for a weekend of epic riding and racing. Visit www. maryhillratz.com/2025/01/2025spring-registration/for details and to sign up April 26, 2025, Pacific Northwest Plein Air opening reception: 5 - 7 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale. Paci c Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge is an outdoor painting event that is hosted by Maryhill Museum of Art. is year marks its 20th anniversary. During the last full week of April, more than 40 artists will travel to the Gorge for four days of painting en plein air. e 2025 juror is Texas artist, Suzie Baker, a past President of Oil Painters of America (2020-22) who will assign awards to a dozen works. Completed paintings will be available for purchase in the museum’s M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center from April 27–May 26, 2025. Juror Suzie Baker and Maryhill Museum of Art’s Curator of Art Dr. Steven L. Grafe will present awards. All works on view will be available for purchase. May 2 - 4, 2025 Home and Garden Show: Join us for the annual Goldendale Home and Garden Show, where we celebrate the best of home improvement, gardening, and community spirit in Klickitat County! is year, we’re working harder than ever to bring you an unforgettable experience with exciting new features and activities. Stay tuned for more details as we nalize our plans. We can’t wait to see you there and make this year’s Goldendale Home and Garden Show the best one yet! May 3, 2025, SW Fire on the Mountain Half Marathon: 9 a.m. 119 NE Church Ave, White Salmon Fire Department. is is a stunning, point to point, trail half marathon with sweeping views of the White Salmon River Valley and Columbia River Gorge. Race start is at the Husum Fire Station and travel up Indian Creek road to the Weldon Wagon Trail where you will climb 1500’ to epic views. A few miles of gravel and a short road section will bring you to the fully stocked, Cherry Lane Fire Aid
Station. Once you are recharged you will dive back into spring ower lined trails and begin your winding decent into the streets of White Salmon and nish at the White Salmon Fire Station.
100% of proceeds of this event will be donated to the Klickitat County Fire Dist. #3 Volunteer Fire ghters Association. *Sorry, no dogs. We cross through private land where cows will be out to pasture, so 4-legged friends will have to sit this one out. Check-in is at the White Salmon re department starting at 7 a.m.. All participants need to be checked in by 8:20 and will board a bus to shuttle them to the start in Husum. Shuttle bus departs from White Salmon at 8:30 (so allow yourself time to be checked in prior to that). Visit https://ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=125064. Hosted by the Columbia Gorge Running Club. May 10, 2025, Goldendale Farmer’s Market Opening Day: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce o ce on E. Broadway. May 10, 2025, Growing rough the Seasons series: 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library on Burgen St. Wild Plant Identification and Foraging with Mike Lummio From garden planning to transplanting to drought tolerance, foraging, harvesting and saving seeds, follow this series through the seasons to learn how to grow and be self-sustaining. For details call 509-773-4487 or visit fvrl.org
May 16 - 18, 2025, Oregon Trail Rally: Oregon Trail is a 3 day rally event that begins in urban Portland, OR and continues through the Columbia Gorge farmlands outside the city. More details coming soon!
May 31, 2025 Goldendale Truck and Tractor Pull: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Joe Seller’s place on Hanging Rock Road. Raw power, roaring engines, and the ultimate test of strength—truck & tractor pulling at its nest! Open to all tractors under 6000#, trucks (gas or diesel) 2 and 4 wheel drive, and lawn tractors. Free admission, pulling begins at 1. For more information call or text Tim 509-528-8089 or Jake 509261-1879 goldndaletractorclub@ gmail.com
July 4, 2025, Demolition Derby & Truck Pull: Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 seniors and vets, $10 kids 7-13, under 6 is free. Get ready for a heart-pounding day of adrenaline-fueled action, roaring engines, and explosive entertainment!Contact Trucks, big cars & compact classes Over $9,000 in prize money and trophies
$50 entry fee per car if registered before July 4th $75 Entry Fee per car if registered day of event No registrations accepted a er 12 p.m. July 4th Contact information for Rules, Regulations & Registration: Todd Nunn 509-261-0484. Contact information for Vendors & Sponsors: Micki Robinson at 509-250-2001 or mickij_robinson@yahoo.com
July 11-12, 2025, Goldendale’s annual Community Days: Get ready for Goldendale Community Days, the biggest summer celebration in town! is annual event brings the community together for a weekend full of excitement, entertainment, and hometown pride. Car Show – Classic rides and custom builds take center stage!
COMMUNITY
Law enforcementagenciesreconsideruseofSigSauer P320
AMANDAHERNANDEZ
WASHINGTONSTATESTANDARD
As safety concerns over theSigSauer P320handgun continue to mount, a growingnumberof policedepartments across the United States are rethinking their useof thepopularsemiautomaticfirearm
Released in 2014, SigSauer’sP320 model has become oneofthemostpopularguns in America, with more than 2.5 million units sold The P320also has been thestandardsidearmfortheUS militarysince2017
But the firearm has been linkedtoaseriesof unintentionaldischarges
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissionisnowthelatest topermanentlybantheP320 from its training facilities
The agency offers training to police and correctional officersinthestate
The agency’s decision came after a four-month investigation prompted by anincidentlastyearinwhich a police recruit’s P320 discharged while beingdrawn, injuring both an instructor andanotherrecruit
“The WSCJTC’sonly concern in this process is preservingthesafelearningand workingenvironmentfor its recruitsandinstructors”the agency’sreportstates This incident is part of a largerpatternof complaints from more than 100 people who have reported similar issueswiththefirearmsince its release, with at least 80 injurieslinked to accidental discharges, according to a 2023 joint investigation by The Trace, a news outlet dedicated to covering gun violence, and The WashingtonPost
Following the 2023 investigation,SigSauerhasfaced lawsuitsfromatleast15more plaintiffs, and new evidence hassurfacedlinkingthefirearmtoatleastonedeathand 20 additional injuries, The TracereportedinDecember Sinceatleast2017 several law enforcement agencies, including the Milwaukee Police Department, the Dallas Police Department and the SEPTA transit police in Philadelphia, as well as other agencies in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin, have pulled the P320 from their arsenals due to con-
cernsovermisfirings
A Georgia jury in June found Sig Sauer liable for a defect in its P320 pistol, awarding $2.35 million to theplaintiff whosegunfired while holstered The bullet tore through the plantiff s rightupperthighandripped out just above his knee, accordingtocourtrecords
The verdict marked the first time a jury has ruled that the handgun was defectively designed, The TracereportedinJune
In November, a Philadelphiajuryawarded$11million toanArmyveteranwhowas injured when his P320 discharged whilein his pocket Jurors concluded that Sig Sauer wasliablefor theveteran’s injury because the firearmdidnothaveanexternalsafety,likethoseusedon Glocksandotherpistols
Externalsafetiesgenerally preventa gun’s triggerfrom moving backward when dropped or when indirect pressure,suchasfromaholster,isapplied
An Oklahoma civilian in Decemberalsoaskedthe10th US CircuitCourtof Appeals to revive his suit against SigSauer after his P320 discharged in 2018 while in a
holsterhewaswearing In2018 ayearaftertheUS Armyannouncedits10-year, $580millioncontractwithSig Sauer aUS Departmentof Defensereport revealedthat during testing, the military found the P320 could dischargewithoutatriggerpull if droppedat certain angles SigSauerin2017modifiedthe gunstriggermechanism The companyalsoredesignedthe civilian version of the P320 and offered owners of older models the opportunity to voluntarilyreturntheirguns forupgradedcomponents
Despitetheriseinreported incidents, Sig Sauer has steadfastly maintained that the P320issafefor use The company has denied claims that the gunisdefectiveand insiststhat the reported dischargesareduetoimproper handling “The P320 is trusted by the US Military, law enforcement professionals, and responsible citizens worldwide SIG SAUER is extremely proud of our outstanding safety record and qualityfirearms,”Samantha Piatt,thecompany’sdirector of communications, said in astatementpostedtoitswebsitelastyear
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Major boosttospecialeducationfundingapproved
JERRYCORNFIELD goldstandard”
WASHINGTONSTATESTANDARD
Statesenators delivered a resounding message Wednesdaythatalooming budget shortfall cannot deter them from upping specialeducationfunding for Washington public schools
Ona48-0vote theSenate approved a bill to provide another $2 billion in the nextfour yearsforspecial education services in the state’s 295 public school districts
Senate Majority Leader
JamiePedersen,D-Seattle, andSenateMinorityLeader
John Braun, R-Centralia, arethesponsorsofSenate
Bill 5263 which identifies special education as a component of basic education that the state hasadutytofund
Pedersen said the tight budget situation is going to involve “some wrenching choices but the state Constitution “is very clear that funding basic education is our paramountduty”
“It is going to be expensive for us, but the fact that it is expensive doesn’tchangethat onthe groundwe’vegotkidswith special needs who are in ourchargeandarerelying on us to make sure that they get the education to whichthey’reentitled”he said Braun pointed out that when the state Supreme Courtissueditslandmark McCleary decision over a decade ago, the justices did not address special education In that ruling, the court found the state was not meeting its constitutional obligation to amply fund basic education
“It was always deeply disappointing to me that we didn’t really get after thisissue” he said “This bill, I think, is really the
“This is a tough year budget-wise Idohavedeep concerns about this kind of move, he said, citing the cost and other fiscal challenges I know that there’salotoftimetogoin thesessionbeforewesettle on a final budget number, butIhopethatwedomake realprogressinthisarea”
Thebillwillnextgotothe Houseforconsideration
Urgent calls for more funding Superintendents of schooldistricts on both sides of the Cascades are pressing this session for additional state aid saying they are forced to use local levy dollars to pay for programs and servicesthatarethestate’s financial responsibility
Some districts are strapped for cash and facing monitoring by the OfficeofSuperintendentof PublicInstruction
Shortly before the Senate vote, state schools superintendent Chris Reykdal delivered a letter to legislative leaders saying it is “imperative” they provide sufficient fundingforpublicschools
“If we don’t make significant investments now in special education and materials and supplies we will see a larger number of school districts in binding conditions (financial oversight), withadditional cuts to programming and staffin nearlyalldistricts statewide,”hewrote
But the extent to which lawmakers can help out is limited by the need for austerity in the face of a budgetshortfallestimated at$12billionor moreover thenextfourfiscalyears
Last week, the Senate agreed to send another $200milliontodistrictsin the next budget to cover materials, supplies and operating costs MSOC
instatebudgetlingo These costs, which cover nonemployee-relatedexpenses tied to a district’s daily operations,havesurged
Senate Bill 5192, which passed on a 47-2 vote, originally directed $300 million to districts but was trimmed in the Senate Ways and Means Committee That bill also awaitsactionintheHouse Capwouldberemoved
Special education is the area where the gap is largest between what districts receive from the state and what they pay for with local dollars Funding is distributed in Washingtonusingtwokey mechanisms
First there is a cap on the percentage of a school district’s student populationthatcanreceive extra dollars for special educationservices
Under current law, the state only provides additionalfundingforupto 16% of a district’sstudent population In other words,if20%ofadistrict’s population requires specialeducationservices, the district cannot get additional money for the remaining4%
Second, the state distributes an amount of money for each student enrolled in a school, plus additionaldollarsforeach special education student underaformulaknownas themultiplier
TheSenatebillapproved Wednesday would remove the enrollment cap and increase the multiplier in ordertodrivemoredollars todistricts
It also simplifies the formula used by the state to determine how much will be provided per student And it makes it easier for districts to qualify for additional special education dollars through a safety net
program runbytheOffice ofSuperintendentofPublic Instruction
As now written, the legislation would add $915 million into special education in the next twoyear budget and another $1.1 billion in the 2027-29 biennium, according to a fiscalanalysis
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That’s much less than It was the original bill would have provided That more generous version steered $3.5 billion more into specialeducation through mid-2029 but budgetary concerns led to its slimming
Meanwhile, Thursday the Senate Ways and Means Committeewillconsidera billtoreducestatefunding for bonuses for teachers who earn certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
And in the afternoon session, the county prepared the way to dissolve the Klickitat CountyPublicCorporation originally establishedinthe1980sas awaytopromoteeconomic development It sold revenuebondstohelpfund projects like Rabanco’s landfill, an upgradeat the former aluminum smelter, and the Mercer Ranch Commissioner Lori Zoller reportedthatasofJanuary 31, the fund contained $121144.68andhadearned a whopping$12.15interest
It looks like the last realbusinessof the public corporation appears to have been in 2018,” said Auditor Heather Jobe “It paid for some economic development travel, letting a commissioner travel tosomesolid waste meetings It hasn’t really done anything since 2018 I am of the opinion that it’s redundant in terms of KCPEDA [Klickitat County Public Economic Development Authority] and the economic developmentdepartment” Commissioners were ready to vote dissolution on the spot, but staff suggested it would be better to prepareaformal dissolution ordinance for approvalonMarch18
Educators with such certification receive an extra $6,324 a year plus assistance another$5,000iftheywork in a high-poverty school
In Washington, there are about 8,650 teachers who are national board certified and, of those, about 4,800 work at highpovertyschools
Senate 5737 would trim each bonus to $3,000 starting next school year Each would increase annually bytheamountofinflation
Former Gov Jay Inslee proposed pausing the bonuses entirely to save $151 million in the next budget and Gov Bob Fergusonhasendorsedthe idea too Reykdal opposes the move and is not supportiveofpermanently reducingthesumseither Braunissuedastatement lateWednesdaysayingthe bonusesshouldnotbecut, calling them a “valuable” I tool in recruiting and retainingteachers
Senatevotestoshieldmedicaldebtfromcreditreports
JUAN JOCOM sponsoredbySen Marcus WASHINGTONSTATEJOURNAL Riccelli, D-Spokane, wouldalsonullifymedical
After battling two debts if they did appear Kristopher on a consumer credit
cancers, Shook found himself
report Failure to comply overwhelmed by medical would also constitute a bills that led to lawsuits, andhundredsofthousands
violation of theConsumer Protection Act, allowing individuals to sue for up to$25,000indamagesplus attorney’sfees
According recent survey, one in three households in Washington struggles to manage medical debt, Riccelli added It is one inmedicaldebt
to a
of the leading causes Protection reported to consumer creditagencies
“My only focus was on beating cancer no matter the cost, Shook said “Therewasnopricetagon my life and I was willing to do whatever it took to survive Iwasn’tconcerned aboutthemedicalbillsasI wasfightingformylife” Aspastduebillspileup, credit agencies take note bankruptcy in the and credit ratings plunge United States, with 100 To help with that aspect million Americans owing of medicaldebt,abillnow more than $200 billion, winning support in the accordingtotheConsumer stateLegislature prevents Financial medical debt from being Bureau(CFPB) Julia Kellison, who runs a weekly debt
To force compliance collection clinic with the with the law, SB 5480, advocacygroupNorthwest
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Those experiences highlighted the need for a more robust and independent power system to support emergency efforts and community needs The new microgrid builds on this vision, transforming our hospital and school district into a designated Goldendale Emergency Preparedness District, capable of sustaining operations even during regional grid interruptions Communityinput wanted:attenda planningsession
As they move forward with this project, the project sponsors want to
Justice Project, said while most patients have insurance they often are underinsured Theycometoourclinic havingbeensuedbyadebt collector over hospital debt, Kellisonsaid They don’t even know they qualifyforhospitalcharity care because the hospital hasfailed toscreen them So, the hospital debt goes to collections, where the problemintensifieswitha lawsuit”
Not everyone thinks it’s a good idea to remove medical debt from credit reports or penalize credit agencies that report medicaldebt
Sen Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, argued the bill would make it harder for creditors tofully assess a person’screditworthiness
Sen Jeff Holy, R-Cheney, questionedwhetherthebill could lead to increasing
hear from community Emergency Preparedness members How can this District is a major microgrid better serve step toward energy Goldendale? Are there independence , additionalwaystousethis sustainability, and system to make our town emergency preparedness moreresilient?
costsforothers Kelsi Hamilton, legislative chair of the Washington Collectors Association, contended that despite the unpredictability of medical debt, individuals are still responsible for paying what they owe Hamilton also warned if providers are unable to collectthedebts,theymay try to recoup the cost throughhigherfees
Thebillwasapprovedby theSenatewith35yeas,12 nays andtwoexcused Itis now under consideration intheHouse
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Rent increase cap approved by Washington House
JERRYCORNFIELD effect and would bar them ers to receive a six-month immediately
WASHINGTONSTATESTANDARD from charging more than noticeofanyincrease a 5% difference in rentfor
answer This bill will not 10% plus the consumer
“Supply takes time to stabilize the market It is priceindexfor theSeattle-
Supporters argue that getgoing,”saidRep Strom going to choke off hous- Tacoma-Bellevue metrostabilizing rents will pro- Peterson, D-Edmonds, ingsupply Economists all politan area There was Thereareseveralexcep- vide people with predict- chairoftheHouseHousing agreethisis nota housing alsoafailedamendmentto from imposing their own Thispolicyisthewrong rentincreasecaps policy The policy that we The bill now heads to theSenatewhereasimilar bill lapsed in the chamber last year Prospects are much improved this year with a Democratic caucus
A bill to cap yearly rent similarleasedunits increases cleared the Washington state House tions to the cap including ability in their expenses Committee “The people solution Itisaself-inflicted prevent citiesandcounties on Monday following a buildingsoperated by non- to help them stay in their that are suffering are the economicwound”spirited debateon whether profitsandresidentialcon- housing and avoid home- people that are seeing 20, such limits will bring structionthatis12yearsold lessness They called it 30,40,50%rentincreases greatersecurityfortenants orless Rentincreaselimits a modest and balanced
Opponents say the bill need is supply” said Rep or higher prices andfewer wouldnotapplyfortenants approach to help renters will hurt small landlords Sam Low, R-LakeStevens, optionsforthoseinneedof of triplexes andfourplexes as thesupply of affordable and owners of older build- who is also a Snohomish housing if theownerlivesin oneof housinggrows ingswhowillnotbeableto County Council member House Bill 1217 would theunits “It isa reallystrongpol- keep up with inflationary “We’re not going to see prohibit landlords from Changes approved Mon- icy,”saidRep NicoleMacri, costsfor maintenanceand housing providers provide , raising a residential ten- day include eliminating D-Seattle, wholed negotia- other expensesif rentsare any more housing with nalgj^n +numD®r ant’s rent and fees more the proposed cap on move- tions with Republicans on limited It also will deter theseterriblepolicies” while shedding two moathan 7% in any 12-month infeesforresidentialrental the version that reached construction of new apart-
during the first year after itedtheamounttonomore increaselimitatsevenper- complexes,criticsargue thetenancybegins thanonemonth’srent The cent will bea hugeimpact 11
HouseBill1217passedon erate members opposed to period or by any amount units Earlierversionslim- thefloor “Keepingtherent ments and multi-family a53-42votewithfiveDem- rentcaps ocrats joining 37 Republi- Last month, the Senate “Renters are frustrated canstoopposeit Housing Committee, the would bill keepsin placecaps on forrentersacrossthestate” Those concerns are abso- Democrats rejected sev- panelthatkilledthepolicy also require landlords to move-in fees for manufac-
Thebillcontainsanemer- lutelyreal,”saidRep April eralamendmentsproposed in 2024, approved the Sengive90 days’notice before turedhousing Also,anear- gencyclause Ifenacted,the Connors R-Kennewick by Republicans, includ- ate companion bill to the any rent increase takes lier version required rent- provisions will take effect “Rent control is not the ing one to set the cap at Houselegislation
Billsdead and aliveintheLegislature
LawmakersintheWash-
ington Legislature spent the past week and a half passing bills off the House andSenatefloorsahead of aWednesdaydeadline Measures that didn’t make it through their chamber of origin by that cutoff are likely dead for theyear
Legislators left dozens of bills behind and spent hoursworkingtopassothers The House pulled several long nights as Democrats pushed through controversial legislation ontopicslikegunsandthe rightsof publicschoolstudents
Two other deadlines already doomed several high-profile bills over thepastfewweeks
Proposals are immune from the deadlines if they’re considered necessary to implement the budget And lawmakers have been known to find creativewaystorevivebills laterinthesession
Looking ahead, the legislativesession willswitch gearsastheHousetakesup Senatebillsandviceversa
Next, those proposals will need to make it through policycommitteesbyApril
2 Thesessionisscheduled toendApril27
Here are some bills to keep watching as the session continues and the ones that are most likely finishedfortheyear
Bigticket items
proposal would cap rent hikesat7%inany12-month period for residential tenants andprohibitincreases of any amount in the first yearoftenancy, withsome exceptions
Guns
After extensive floor debate in the state House, the centerpiece of Democrats’ plans this year on gun safety movedforward overtheweekend
House Bill 1163 would requirea newstate permit to purchase firearms a policyaboutadozenstates have in place Lawmakersin theSenateapproved another bill to expand the listofplaceswhereit’sillegal to carry firearms and otherweapons
Other measures didn’t advance by Wednesdays deadline Those include limitingbulk purchasesof firearmsand ammunition, requiring gun owners to lock up their weapons in their cars and homes and adding new requirementsforgundealers
Parental rights
One of the most fervent partisanbattlesduringthe past two years has been overwhatrightsparentsof publicschoolstudentshave intheireducation
Early last month, the stateSenate passed Senate Bill5181torejiggertheinitiative lawmakers passed last year Democrats say the changes are just fixes Republicanscallitanoverhaul House are taking a different approach Their legislationlaysoutasetofstudent rights and contains a sectionwiththeentiretyofthe Senate-passed bill Debate
on House Bill 1296 began Wednesday evening and endedaround2am Thursday when it passed on a 56-37votewithonlyDemocraticsupport
Unemployment benefits
Workers in the state could soon have access to unemployment insurance during a strike or when lockedoutbytheiremployersaftertheSenatepassed a bill to grant the benefits
The union-backed legislation would allow workers to apply for unemployment insurance beginning the second Sunday after a strike begins, plus a oneweek waiting period Benefits would be capped at 12 weeksasopposed to the standard26
Recycling Washington Democrats want toimprovethestate’s recyclingsystem withSenate Bill 5284 This bill intends to reduce waste goingintolandfillsandcreateauniformrecyclingsystemforthestatebyrequiringproducersofconsumer goods to fund statewide recycling services Three Democrats joined Republicansinopposingthebill
Police hiring
A couple of proposals to pay for more police officers remain in play One Democratic-backed bill would provide the governor’spromised$100million ingrantsfor newcops,but policedepartments’access to the funding would be contingentonlocalgovernments implementing sales taxesfocused on criminal justice
TheinitialproposalGov BobFergusonchampioned, Senate Bill5060,didn’t get avote
APPLICATION FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE GENERAL PERMIT FOR BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT
Notice is hereby given that Bishop Sanitation, Inc. has submitted an application to the Department of Ecology to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Biosolids Management. A copy of the general permit can be found at: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ programs/swfa/biosolids/pdf/ BiosolidsManagement.pdf
Washington State Department of Ecology has reviewed documentation previously submitted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and has determined that for the purposes of this proposal, SEPA requirements have been satisfied.
Bishop Sanitation Inc. applies biosolids as a soil amendment. Land application sites are located at 307 Clyde Story Rd. Goldendale, WA 98620 [T 4N, R 16E, S 27, and 34]. Our permit application includes Site Specific Land Application Plans that address the management of our biosolids at these sites. Our permit application includes a General Land Application Plan that addresses how future land application sites will be identified and managed. Proposals for new sites will be consistent with our General Land Application Plan, and additional environmental review will be completed if needed. Public notice at proposed new sites will include a 30-day comment period, and signs will be posted around the proposed sites. Any person who wants to comment on this proposal or to request a public hearing or meeting must do so, in writing. Comments or requests must be submitted to Canming Xiao or local health jurisdiction contact by posting.
If you wish to be included on an Interested Parties List to receive notification of activities relating to this project, please notify, in writing, Bishop Sanitation, Inc. Bishop Sanitation, Inc. will provide written confirmation by certified mail, return receipt requested, to each interested person or organization that their name has been placed on the list. Contact persons to receive questions, comments, or requests:
Canming Xiao Ecology Solid Waste Mgt. Program 1250 W. Alder St. Union Gap, WA 98903 Ph: 509-575-2842
Averie Morgan Environmental Health Spec. Klickitat County Health 115 W. Court St., Goldendale, WA 98620 PH: 509- 773-2494 Carrie House Bishop Sanitation, Inc. PO Box 11 Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 773-4707
Lucila Cornejo Central Regional Office (509) 823-7912 lucila.cornejo@ecy.wa.gov (0910, 1005, 1105, 1201) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of STEVEN DOUGLAS HENSLEE, Deceased.
Case No. 25-4-00010-20 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 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
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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: March 5, 2025.
/s/ Karen Henslee Karen Henslee, Personal Representative Estate of Steven Douglas Henslee PO Box 2350
The Dalles OR 97058 (1010, 1106, 1202) REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
For Professional Services Centerville School District is requesting Qualification proposals from interested parties capable of providing Construction Project Management Services (CM) and Building Commissioning Services (CX) for ongoing and upcoming district-wide capital construction projects. Individual projects may require multiple services for successful completion. Interested parties must be able to operate within Washington State Capital construction project requirements from project conception to construction closeout. The full RFQ and submission information can be found on the district’s website at: https://www.centervilleschool. org/ (1109, 1203)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR NO PARKING ON E COLLINS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-
EN that the Goldendale City Council will hold a public hearing on April 7th at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 1103 S Columbus Ave Goldendale, WA
THE PURPOSE of this hearing is to discuss the possibility of No more parking being allowed on E Collins from Roosevelt to Sanders, with a possibility of parking on only one side of the street. Also to add a four way stop at Roosevelt and East Collins. Shelly Enderby Clerk-Treasurer (1110, 1204)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620 at 2:00 PM on March 27th 2025.
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal:
• CU 25-01 Applicant: Goldendale School District
Proposal: To request a Conditional Use
To determine whether to allow the construction of a new Track and Field facility with associated outbuildings. Said proposal is in the following described property: LEGAL: All of NESW including Tax lots 41-A, 29&30 IRR Tracts 21-4-16
Commonly known as 525 Simcoe Drive, Goldendale, WA 98620 Parcel # 04162131000100
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may take action on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table or continue these issues to a set time and place.
Robert Thompson Building Official City Planning (1111, 1205)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
This Just In....
• Notice of Trustee’s Sale: 412 W Sentinal Street, Goldendale Catherine Nordwell - InSource Logic
• Notice of Meeting: Council of Governments Friday March 28, 2025 - Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington
• Public Notice: Meeting notice April 1, 2025 - Klickitat County Board of Health
• Request for Qualifications: Daily Food ServiceKlickitat County Department of Corrections
that the Goldendale Board of Adjustment on Thursday March 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620
THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: a variance request VAR 25-01 by applicant Network Connex & T-Mobile to allow the modification of an existing antenna to be expanded to exceed 50’ for a total of 80’ high, in the lot located in the Central Business District at 125 W Court St.
Said proposal is on the following described property: Lot 11 BLK 15 Golden 2nd NENE 20-4-16, Parcel #’s 04162054151100, Commonly known 125 W Court St.
The Goldendale Board of Adjustment may act on this matter to approve, deny, approve with conditions, table, or continue these issues to a set time and place. The application is available for review at Goldendale City Hall, 1103 South Columbus Avenue, Goldendale, WA 98620
Robert Thompson Building Official City of Goldendale (1112, 1206)
PUBLIC NOTICE
Klickitat County Lead Entity Citizens Review Committee Meeting March 20th, 2025
The role of the Klickitat County 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, March 20th, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. at the Klickitat County Administrative Services Building, in the Mt. Adams Room. The Administrative 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 2025 meeting dates will be announced in future notices. Meeting Links: Google Meets meet.google.com/bdr-zmtgarb Join by Phone (US) +1 650-530-3854 PIN: 536 120 213# SIP Address 2249547610448@video. klickitatcounty.org ID: 2249547610448 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 (1114, 1207)
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No WA07000311-24-1 TO No 240549481-WA-MSO NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO THE REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 61.24 ET. SEQ. Grantor: CATHERINE NORDWELL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Original Trustee of the Deed of Trust: FNTIC. (WA) Current Trustee of the Deed of Trust: MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps Current Mortgage Servicer of the Deed of Trust:
Celink Reference Number of the Deed of Trust: Instrument No. 1122606 Parcel Number: 04162060020500 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 18, 2025, 10:00 AM, on the front steps main entrance Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 W Columbus Ave, Goldendale, WA, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, the undersigned Trustee, will 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: LOT 5 AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT 4, BLOCK 2, FAIRVIEW ADDITION TO GOLDENDALE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK F, PAGE 156, KLICKITAT COUNTY DEED RECORDS. APN: 04162060020500 More commonly known as 412 W SENTINAL STREET, GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated February 18, 2017, executed by CATHERINE NORDWELL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor(s), to secure obligations in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP, Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, recorded March 16, 2017 as Instrument No. 1122606 and re-recorded August 10, 2017 as Instrument No. 1125025 and the beneficial interest was assigned to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS and recorded June 12, 2023 as Instrument Number 1159595 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Klickitat County, Washington. II. No action commenced by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the current Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrowers’ or Grantors’ 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: DELINQUENT INSURANCE/TAX INFORMATION From March 25, 2024 To December 10, 2024 $3,285.64 PROMISSORY NOTE INFORMATION Note Dated: February 18, 2017 Note Amount $135,000.00 Interest Paid To: February 25, 2024 Next Due Date: March 25, 2024 Current Beneficiary: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Contact Phone No: 866-446-0026 Address: 3900 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906 IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $44,925.35, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and 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 April 18, 2025. The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured
by April 7, 2025, (11 days before the sale date) to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before April 7, 2025 (11 days before the sale) the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustees’ 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 April 7, 2025 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the entire 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 current Beneficiary, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): ADDRESS CATHERINE NORDWELL 412 W SENTINEL STREET, GOLDENDALE, WA 98620 by both first class and certified mail on October 25, 2024, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place October 28, 2024 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 Trustees’ 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. Notice to Borrower(s) who received a letter under RCW 61.24.031: THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. Mediation MUST be requested between the time you receive the Notice of Default and no later than 90 calendar days BEFORE the date of sale listed in the Notice of Trustee Sale. If an amended Notice of Trustee Sale is recorded 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 the 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 might 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 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) 8944663 or (800) 606-4819 Website: www.wshfc.org The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: (800) 5694287 Website: www.hud.gov The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: (800) 606-4819 Website: www.homeownership.wa.gov Dated: December 11, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as Duly Appointed Successor Trustee By: Alan Burton, Vice President MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps 606 W. Gowe Street Kent, WA 980325744 Toll Free Number: (844) 367-8456 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 For Reinstatement/Pay Off Quotes, contact MTC Financial Inc. DBA Trustee Corps Order Number 108350, Pub Dates: 03/19/2025, 04/09/2025, GOLDENDALE SENTINEL (1208, 1501)
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington Bi-monthly Meeting of the Council of Governments Friday March 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. 201 NE 73rd Street, Vancouver WA 98665 Persons with a disability should call (360) 735-5721 three days before the meeting to discuss accommodation. (1209)
PUBLIC NOTICE Klickitat County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on the following date(s) April 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm Please call the Health Department with any questions at 509-773-4565 Teleconference via Zoom Meeting ID 586587651 (1210, 1301)
CITY OF GOLDENDALE DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Goldendale issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) on , under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the City of Goldendale Environmental Ordinance Number 1261 for the following proposal: SEPA #25-01 Applicant: Goldendale School District #404 The applicant is proposing to determine whether to allow the construction of a new track and field facility with associated outbuildings in an R-1 zone as defined in GMC 17.08.
After review of the completed environmental checklist and other information on file the City of Goldendale Responsible Official has determined that this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the DNS are available at the City of Goldendale during normal business hours. Comments or appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. March 24th, 2025. Comments shall be submitted to the City of Goldendale, 1103 South Columbus, Goldendale, WA 98620. (1108, 1211)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
DAILY FOOD SERVICE
The Klickitat County Dept of Corrections is soliciting a vendor to provide daily food service to the inmates at the Klickitat County Jail. Two of the three meals served each day must be hot meals. The Jail is a 49 bed jail and in 2024 the average daily population was 33. Follow the link below for bid documents. https://www.klickitatcounty. gov/1573/Department-of-Corrections (1212, 1302, 1401)
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Loans IT’S ILLEGAL for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. A public service message from the Federal Trade Commission and the Hood River News, The Dalles Chronicle and the White Salmon Enterprise.
Support Groups 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.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm.
STROKE SURVIVORS
SUPPORT GROUP Oregon Veterans Home 700 Veteran Drive The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-296-7441
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
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 @ 541-340-0142.
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.
DEMENTIA Support Group every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info.
AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683 RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River
MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
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.
YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
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.
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
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.
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR.
NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon.
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.
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
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
Volunteers 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.
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.
$500 or Less WADERS. Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders,
Cats
hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm.
$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.
YAKIMA Roof Top Bike Carrier. Set of 2 Yakima roof top locking bike racks to fit round crossbars. 42” track, 46” overall length. $75. 541490-7254.
ALUMINUM Wheels with Tires (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $50. 541-3541748.
CRAFTSMAN Vintage Metal Toolbox, 30” with tray recently painted and powder coated. $75. 541-490-7254.
ENTERTAINMENT Console with 2 adjustable shelves behind each of 2 doors. Slide out CD/DVD rack. 44L x 23w x 26h. $350. 541-4907254.
ANTIQUE Wooden Rocking Chair with wicker seat. $275. 541-354-1748.
MARGARITA/DAIQUIRI Glasses. Like new. 6 for $25. 541-490-7254.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859.
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
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 one of our newspapers to play your ad: Hood River News 541-386-1234 The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112
Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUE Wooden Rocking Chair with wicker seat. $275. 541-354-1748. Furniture
GLASS Top Sofa Table. Beveled glass top sofa table with carved accents. $135. 56” x 16.5” x 26.25”. 541490-7254.
CHINA Cabinet. White lacquered glass china cabinet. 2.5 Ft wide x 6.9” tall with 3-solid and 2-glass shelves inside for items. Excellent condition, no scratches or blemishes. $339. Call Oscar, 509-904-2762.
ENTERTAINMENT Console with 2 adjustable shelves behind each of 2 doors. Slide out CD/DVD rack. 44L x 23w x 26h. $350. 541-4907254.
Household Merchandise
MARGARITA/DAIQUIRI Glasses. Like new. 6 for $25. 541-490-7254.
Miscellaneous
Wanted
WANTED: Old Rock Collections Agate, jasper, jade, mineral specimens, etc. 541-399-5039.
Tools
CRAFTSMAN Vintage Metal Toolbox, 30” with tray recently painted and powder coated. $75. 541-490-7254. Carson.
Sporting Goods
BULLS E-STREAM E-Bike. 2018 Bulls E-Stream Evo FS 3. 27.5 wheels + 44CM frame. Brose 250W. 137 mile opt. conditions. Excellent condition. $2,250. 925-285-6638. Hood River. WADERS Hunting waterfowl waders. Shell holders, hand warmers and large front pocket. Supported knee pads and size 8 insulated 1200 gram boot. Hardly used by Caddis. Retail $300, sell for $175. Call/ text 541-490-6113, preferably between 8am-6pm. 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
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Used to free roaming field and coming in at night. Good rodent catchers. Food available to new adopted home. Call 541806-6320.
Auctions STORAGE AUCTION OREGON TRAIL MINI STORAGE 105 Webber Street The Dalles 541-370-2300
Will Auction Storage Units at 1pm on March 10: SCOTT MAUSER A15, SAM BISHOP A25, AQLEX BALDWIN A42, HEATHER MAURIN C4, MAVERICK MANGOLD C9.
Garage/Yard Sales
Advertise Your Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact your local newspaper. Hood River News 541-386-1234 hoodrivernews.com Click Classifieds The Dalles Chronicle 541-296-2141 thedalleschronicle.com Click Classifieds White Salmon Enterprise 509-493-2112 whitesalmonenterprise.com Click Classifieds
Auto Parts & Accessories
YAKIMA Roof Top Bike Carrier. Set of 2 Yakima roof top locking bike racks to fit round crossbars. 42” track, 46” overall length. $75. 541490-7254. Mounted Sow Tires with Censors & Aluminum Alloy Rims Snow tires with mounts and sensors for Honda CRV 2022. Like new, 1015K miles at most. Brand: Bridgestone Blizzak. Size: 235/60R18. Stylish aluminum alloy rims. Great deal, especially given the cost of new ones. Call 541-8063052.
ALUMINUM Wheels with Tires (4). 15” for a Toyota 4x4 pickup. $50. 541-3541748.
Cars Wheels Deal
Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 hoodrivernews.com or whitesalmonenterprise. com or thedalleschronicle.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141
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Apartments for Rent
PUBLISHER’S
NOTICE All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.
Homes for Sale
SMALL HOME FOR SALE IN HOOD RIVER For sale by owner: 2 bedroom, one bath 1,000 sq. ft. Victorian on corner lot on Heights in Hood River. $560,000 per recent appraisal. Owners prefer contract. Contact Jeff- jeffhunter1859@gmail.com or Margie-mdogotch@gmail. com for more details.
Help Wanted HOOD RIVER COUNTY IS HIRING: Road Technician
Visit: www.hoodrivercounty.gov Services; Employment DEPENDABLE CAREGIVERS Needed to assist adults w/ developmental disabilities. No experience needed. Full
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school diploma or GED and must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license. Benefits include: competitive salary range ($22 - $30/hour depending on experience), paid vacation, sick leave, full paid family medical, dental, and vision, PERS retirement, and a district phone. Full time work schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm (full time, 40 hours/ week).
Applications accepted until Friday, March 21st at 4:00 pm.
For a full job description and application email: fidhr@ fidhr.org , go to www.fidhr. org, or call (541) 387-5261 THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN
NORCOR Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Mental Health Clinician. This position is full time with great benefits. Criminal record may disqualify. Must have drivers license, pass background, drug, physical and other testing as indicated by the position. Per OHA mandate, COVID vaccination required. Application & full job description available at https://www.norcor.co/ adult/jobs/ or @ NORCOR Admin. Office 201 Webber Street, The Dalles. Open until filled. 541-298-1576.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Dental Hygienist Needed. Part-time, Competitive Compensation, Flexible Days/Hours. Dr. David S. Perry; Please drop off or email your resume. Thedallesdentist@gmail.com
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NOTICE
Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification. Notice to Contractors
Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982
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Ancient civilizations believed in mythology because it helped them explain the world around them, like why the sun rises or why the weather changes. Imagine you didn’t have science books or TV shows to tell you how things worked – you’d probably make up stories to understand things. That’s what ancient people did with myths! Some civilizations that had strong beliefs in mythology were the Greeks, Romans and Norse. These gods still capture the imagination of the young and old and characters in many books and movies are based on them.
The world of Greek gods is like a huge fantasy world full of powerful beings and awesome adventures. They were like superheroes, but with even more powers, stories, and drama! They ruled the skies, seas, and Earth. Each one had their own special abilities. They weren’t just powerful, they were also full of personality. Some were kind and helpful, while others were sneaky, tricky, and sometimes mean. All of them had their own adventures and their stories are still told today, making them some of the most legendary characters in all of mythology.
Zeus was the O.G. (original god) and he was the big boss of all the gods. He was the ruler of the sky with the power to throw thunderbolts! He ruled Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece and Zeus and was in charge of law and order. He was the god with all the power, authority, and the coolest lightning bolts in the universe. His wife’s name was Hera and she was not only beautiful, but powerful in her own way. She had super strength and could fight alongside other gods in battles if needed. As a god and goddess, Zeus and Hera were immortal. That means they could never die or grow old.
Hermes was a mischievous god who loved to play pranks and trick people. He was super smart and he always got out of tricky situations. He even helped out heroes like Odysseus by giving them magical tools to get through tough times. He was Zeus’s son. Hermes’ superpower was the winged sandals he wore. The sandals made him the fastest god around, zipping from one place to another in the blink of an eye.
Another powerful god was Poseidon. He was Zeus’s brother and the god of the sea, storms, and horses. He was often seen holding a trident — a big three-pronged spear. Poseidon controlled the oceans and could stir up big waves or create calm seas. He created the very first horse out of the waves! Can you imagine a horse made out of water galloping out of the ocean? Poseidon was also the god of earthquakes. It was believed that when he got angry and slammed his trident into the ground it made the Earth shake.
There are so many gods to learn about. There is Athena, the goddess of wisdom, Apollo, the god of the sun, and his twin sister, Artemis, who was a hunter. Ares was the god of war. He wasn’t the smartest god but the other gods knew he would win. The myths about these gods were passed down through generations by storytellers, and everyone knew their names, just like we know the names of famous modern superheroes.
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Bill to restrict outside National Guard from entering state advances
JACQUELYN JIMENEZ ROMERO
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
A bill that would give the governor authority to limit other states’ National Guard troops from deploying in Washington, unless they are mobilized by the president, passed the state House on March 10.
House Bill 1321, sponsored by Rep. Sharlett Mena, D-Tacoma, is intended to protect immigrant communities in the state. It follows a statement released by Republican governors from across the country offering National Guard support for President Donald Trump’s hard-
WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has pledged to restrict his use of emergency powers following the apparent collapse of a Republican-led effort to have the Legislature do so.
Ferguson said if a state of emergency exceeds 60 days while the Legislature is out of session, he would end the declaration, or any order arising from it, upon receiving a written request from three of the four leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives.
And if an emergency declaration is in force longer than 120 days and the Legislature is not in session, Ferguson said he will call a special session to give lawmakers an opportunity to terminate it.
“Reform is necessary to protect Washingtonians in times of emergency while ensuring an appropriate balance between the branches of government,” the firstterm Democratic governor said in a statement.
“It’s clear that the Legislature will not adopt bipar-
line immigration policies.
The bill would prevent other states from sending their National Guard troops into Washington to enforce federal laws. Its backers say the bill would not undermine military readiness or disaster response.
House Democrats approved the bill on a 58-37 party-line vote. Democrats say the bill protects the state’s sovereignty and autonomy.
“Without this bill, there is nothing to prevent other states from sending their National Guards here to carry out their own agendas,” Mena said. “I, for one, do not want an outside armed force in our state
tisan legislation to place reasonable limits on the Governor’s emergency powers,” he said, adding the policy would be in effect throughout his tenure unless bipartisan legislation amending emergency powers is passed.
Debate over the issue stems from Republican criticism of former Gov. Jay Inslee’s use of emergency powers during the COVID19 pandemic.
Ferguson released his statement hours after the Standard reported that a Republican state senator’s bill installing new guardrails on a governor’s emergency powers was unlikely to be voted out of the Senate by a Wednesday deadline.
A key Democratic senator said Ferguson’s failure to work on possible wording changes with Senate Democrats, who hold the majority in the chamber, is a reason Senate Bill 5434 has yet to get a vote.
Ferguson and his staff did not provide a comment for the earlier story.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Keith Wagoner, R-Sedro-Woolley, originally
enforcing policies that may not be consistent with what we have.”
Republicans raised concerns that the bill could be misused by future governors and took issue with an emergency clause that will allow the restrictions to take effect immediately. They also questioned the need for the legislation.
“Not a bad bill, but kind of pointless bill,” said Rep. Jim Walsh, R-Aberdeen.
Gov. Bob Ferguson highlighted Mena’s bill during his inaugural address in January as an example of legislation he would support this year.
The National Guard is a state-based military force
said if the Legislature is not in session, and if more than 90 days have passed since a governor declared a state of emergency, the majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the speaker and minority leader of the House of Representatives can end it with a written agreement.
Changes crafted with Ferguson advisors said if the Legislature is not in session, two of the four members of House and Senate leadership could ask the governor in writing to convene a special session. The governor would have 15 days to consider the request and call a special session. If one is not called, orders would automatically end.
Wagoner, in a statement, praised Ferguson’s action but suggested legislation is still needed.
“It demonstrates his sincere understanding of the issue of unchecked governors’ emergency powers and the important role the Legislature plays,” he said. “This is a win for Washington’s citizens but, it is a perishable win. The Legislature needs to codify similar provisions into law.”
when not activated for federal service and is under the command of the state governor and the president of the United States. Some states also have State Guards which are under state control.
States like Idaho, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Maine and Indiana have laws in place that are similar to the Washington bill.
Republican lawmakers introduced six amendments. None were adopted. These amendments would have allowed for the National Guard from other states to come into Washington without the governor’s permission for certain reasons, such as
combatting drug trafficking across state lines, or providing disaster or emergency assistance. They also would have also removed the bill’s emergency clause. Walsh proposed an amendment that would’ve rewritten the bill to, among other things, require a Congressional declaration of war before a governor releases the National Guard for an overseas combat deployment. He argued that his amendment would prevent the state’s National Guard units from being deployed in ways inconsistent with federal or state priorities.
Mena said the amendment would’ve altered the
underlying bill completely and that it had other “major defects.”
Democrats say they’ve consulted with the state’s Military Department, the Office of the Attorney General, the Washington State Narcotics Investigators Association and other groups to ensure the bill doesn’t have unintended consequences.
“We fi nd it important, as do the AG’s office and the Military Department, to keep the language in this legislation as simple and broad as we can,” said Rep. Darya Farivar, D-Seattle. The bill now awaits action in the Senate.
Goldendale Lady Timberwolves Softball ´25
Spring is here, and it’s both time to get out your warm clothes and enjoy some Lady Timberwolf Softball. The 2025 season is here, and it’s time to introduce the players and coaching staff and check the schedule.
The Timberwolves are coached by Shane Bare in his third season and KC Sheridan, her second year coaching. Coaches Bare and Sheridan are excited to coach this group of 14 players of which all but one are returning from the 2024 season. Seniors are: Brylee Mulroney and Maddie Mason. Both play-
ers bring a lot of experience and leadership to a team that enjoyed a winning season last year. Junior players include: Maggie Guiierrez, Liberty Magnuson, and Tessa Larcome. Sophomore players on the team are: Maci Molnar and Sierra Blunt. It is the freshman class that completes the roster: Alyssa Gonzalez, Emma Gorrod, Hayden Sheridan, Jocelyn Fahlenkamp, Madison Gamble, Rian Blain, and Sara Hussey. The fi rst two games were cancelled due to rain, but the team is scheduled to play Columbia Burbank on
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March 26, 6–8pm § Stevenson Community Library
March 27, 6–8pm § Hood River County Library
April 1, 6–8pm § The Dalles (Room TBD)
April 2, Time TBD
10am–noon
JERRY CORNFIELD