Some in the county are holding their noses over the use of processed human waste
Lorrie Fox
For The SenTineL
This article is the first in a series.
On most days in the rural farming community of Centerville, the prevailing wind carries the familiar seasonal scents of tilled soil, rain-soaked earth, fresh-cut hay, or newly combined wheat across the landscape. But recently, Paige Graham, who moved to the area last spring with her husband, noticed a strangely pungent odor in the air.
“On Tuesday I smelled an awful stench,” she recalled when she sat down a while ago to write about the smell. “It seemed to be coming from literally every direction. It has been this way for the past three days. I cannot open windows, doors, or even put my vehicle into the garage because of this pervasive smell. Then I find out this morning that the property to the northwest of ours is spreading human excrement onto their fields.” Graham was referring to the agricultural use of Class B biosolids, a regulated byproduct of wastewater treatment at municipal sewage plants, utilized in soil nutrient recovery and wastewater
management. She learned this in discussion with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology). Graham’s comments highlight how spreading biosolids on fields can be experienced by residents living near those sites.
According to Ecology, biosolids are the nutrient-rich solids left after wastewater is treated at municipal sewage plants. After treatment, excess water is removed and the solid material is further processed into a usable product that can be applied to farmland, forests, or compost operations. In Washington, biosolids have been used on farms and other agricultural lands under state permits and oversight from Ecology since the 1980s.
Federal regulations divide biosolids from sewage into two primary categories: Class A and Class B. Class A biosolids receive additional treatment that reduces pathogens to very low or undetectable levels and may be used in products sold to the public. Class B biosolids are treated to significantly reduce pathogens but are generally limited to permitted agricultural, forestry, and reclamation sites, with setback distances, waiting periods, and access restrictions.
There are also agricultural biosolids from dairy cattle, and their use is less restricted, a representative from Ecology said.
A brief history of biosolids
For much of the early 20th century, sewage sludge was commonly dumped in oceans, rivers, streams, ditches, or landfills. As environmental laws changed, communities were required to find safer ways to manage growing volumes of wastewater residuals. During the 1980s, many utilities shifted toward what regulators call “beneficial use,” recycling treated solids onto farmland as a soil amendment rather than burying them in landfills.
That transition developed alongside the federal (1972) Clean Water Act and stricter wastewater treatment standards. In states with large agricultural regions, biosolids came to be viewed as a way to recover nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus while also reducing disposal costs.
Large metropolitan areas like Seattle, Tacoma, and other cities throughout western Washington generate far more wastewater solids than they can use locally.
According to the King County Biosolids Program Strategic Plan
Judge blocks state’s new sheriff standards law
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Washington’s new law setting stricter eligibility standards for sheriffs was partially blocked in state court last Wednesday, one day before much of it was set to take effect.
The preliminary decision from a Thurston County Superior Court judge came in response to a lawsuit four eastern Washington sheriffs filed against the state.
Senate Bill 5974 established new, equal standards for county sheriffs, who are usually elected, and police chiefs, who are appointed. Failing to meet the new requirements or getting state certification revoked is grounds for removal from office under the new law.
Wednesday’s court ruling blocks those elements of the law as they relate to sheriffs.
The sheriffs argue that the law undermines the will of voters by creating an administrative path to force elected sheriffs from of-
fice if they don’t meet the new requirements.
The state plans to appeal the ruling.
The sheriffs, calling the law “blatantly, flagrantly unconstitutional,” asked Judge Christine Schaller to temporarily halt it from going into effect on an emergency basis while the litigation continues.
“It is a fundamental right to run for elected office, and to vote for elected office, with very, very few exceptions,” Schaller said, finding the Legislature “may have exceeded its constitutional authority.”
“It appears that the Legislature does not trust the people of the state of Washington to have good judgment” to elect sheriffs who promote trust in law enforcement and enhance public safety, the judge continued in lengthy remarks, delivering her ruling for over 40 minutes.
Schaller noted that the remedy to remove a disappointing elected official should be the next
election, and “should not be to attempt to limit the candidate pool or only allow a narrow class of people to be in a candidate pool by creating multiple qualifications for an elected office.”
The new criteria for sheriffs include at least five years of law enforcement experience, no felony or gross misdemeanor convictions, being at least 25 years old, and no history of actions that would get state certification as a peace officer revoked. In cases where a sheriff is removed from office, county officials would appoint a replacement.
If they don’t already have it, sheriffs need to get state certification from the Criminal Justice Training Commission within nine months of taking office. Until now, they’ve had a year.
Five-member hearing panels from the Criminal Justice Training Commission make final decisions on decertification. The panels include three civilians and two police officials. These decisions
County holds childcare workshop
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The Klickitat County Commission meeting of April 27 changed its format slightly, inserting a nearly two-hour childcare workshop between its morning work session and afternoon formal session. The workshop attracted a number of attendees by Zoom, including District 17 State Senator Paul Harris. Lynn Mason of Rural Solutions opened by recounting a visit to Families First, a model childcare center in Boardman, Oregon. The impetus for the trip came from White Salmon resident Gabrielle Gilbert, a longtime advocate, and regular contributor to the Commission’s weekly public comment period, organized a field
trip to the model Childcare Center in Boardman, Oregon Brenda Profit, the director of that center, presented a detailed overview of its successful public-private partnership funding model, which relies on an “enterprise zone” and corporate sponsorships to subsidize costs. She told commissioners that investing in childcare may be an expense up front, but it is a money generator in the end.
“Childcare actually pays for the investment,” she said, “because now you put more people to work. More people are paying property taxes; more people are paying sales taxes.”
Gabrielle Gilbert wrapped up the session with a discussion on the regulatory and bureaucratic barriers faced by individuals
Public comment open on cleanup of aluminum plant site
The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public input on plans to clean up contamination from the former Columbia Gorge Aluminum smelter. A portion of the site is the proposed location of the Goldendale Energy Storage Project. State law requires removing and containing the contamination at the site regardless of whether the proposed energy project is constructed. If the project is not developed, remediation for this section of the property would be incorporated into another cleanup plan for the site.
“Our number one priority is restoring the environment and removing toxic chemicals left over from the facility,” said Peter Lyon, who manages Ecology’s industrial permitting program that is responsible for regulating cleanup work at the site.
“That is our goal at every cleanup site, and it does not change based on a location’s potential for redevelopment. This site is no exception.”
The pumped storage project, proposed by FFP Project 101, would generate electricity by controlling the flow of water between an uphill and downhill reservoir. The lower reservoir would be located on part of the former smelter property.
Lyon said that Ecology is ne-
gotiating a legal agreement with FFP Project 101 that requires the developer to invest additional resources for a faster, more expansive cleanup process than the minimum required by state law.
Located next to the Columbia River near Goldendale, the smelter processed construction materials from the early 1970s until its closure in 2003. Its operations left contaminants like fluoride and heavy metals in both groundwater and soil. Since 2014, Ecology has worked with landowner NSC Smelter, LLC and past facility operator Lockheed Martin to clean up the contamination under an agreed order. Both parties are currently working with Ecology to draft cleanup plans for the remainder of the site. This comment period does not influence construction of the proposed pumped storage project, which is authorized by a separate hydropower license. That license was issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Jan. 22, 2026. It requires FFP Project 101 to finalize a cleanup plan with Ecology’s approval by Jan. 22, 2027. From now to June 16, 2026, Ecology is accepting comments on the proposed cleanup plan and the legal agreement requir-
trying to open home daycares in Washington. In the afternoon session, there was one note of interest on the controversial bill passed by the last legislative session to curtail the power of county sheriffs, and in some cases remove a legally elected sheriff. John Bruce, who is a longtime law enforcement officer and a candidate for Klickitat County Sheriff told commissioners “I just wanted to update you that tomorrow there will be an emergency hearing over in Thurston County on one of the lawsuits against the new law from Senate Bill 5974,” he said, “because the law is supposed to take effect on Thursday. We’ll see whether or not next week for filing week we
Wildfire Awareness Month is a time to prepare early
Lou MarzeLeS ediTor
As warmer weather settles across Washington, state officials are urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their homes and communities from the growing danger of wildfires.
May marks National Wildfire Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to educate the public about wildfire risks and promote practical preparedness measures. In Washington, the campaign is being led by Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), who emphasize that even small actions can significantly reduce wildfire damage. The observance also aligns with National Community Wildfire Preparedness Day, held each year on May 2, reinforcing the message that wildfire safety is not just an individual responsibility but a community-wide effort.
Wildfires have become an increasingly persistent concern throughout the Pacific Northwest, with longer fire seasons and drier conditions contributing to more frequent and intense fires. While rural and forested areas often bear the brunt of wildfire damage, officials stress that no part of the state is entirely immune.
“No one is immune from the impacts of wildfire,” Upthegrove said in a statement released by DNR.
That reality has shifted how state agencies approach wildfire preparedness. Rather than focusing solely on firefighting response, there is now a stronger emphasis on prevention and resilience — steps that can be taken long before flames appear on the horizon.
Defensible space: a critical first step
One of the most effective ways homeowners can protect their property is by creating what experts call “defensible space,” a buffer zone between a structure and the surrounding vegetation.
According to DNR, this can include relatively simple tasks such as:
• Removing dry leaves, pine needles, and debris from roofs and gutters
• Trimming back overgrown shrubs and tree branches
• Keeping grass short and well-watered
• Moving firewood and other combustible materials at least 30 feet away from buildings
These measures reduce the likelihood that embers—often carried long distances by wind—will ignite structures.
“Rolling up our sleeves and taking even basic measures can help protect our homes,” Upthegrove said.
Washington election season kicks off
Jerry Cornfield Washington state standard
An unusual and potentially pivotal midterm election season gets formally underway in Washington on Monday when candidates can begin filing for legislative, congressional and judicial offices.
Washington’s new income tax on high-earners will be a hot topic among those battling for positions in the state Legislature. It is also likely to saturate conversations around who should fill openings on the state Supreme Court, the panel that will eventually decide the fate of the controversial law dubbed by backers as the “millionaires’ tax.”
To add further intrigue, some of the fiercest matchups this year will involve candidates of the same party.
Already, several incumbent Democratic state lawmakers face challenges from fellow Democrats who view them as too moderate.
Expect turnover in the state Legislature, where all 98 House seats and 24 of 49 Senate seats are up for election.
In the House, there are 14
open seats as representatives retire or run for other offices, such as the Senate, where five members are not returning.
In Congress, nine of the state’s 10 members in the U.S. House are seeking re-election.
In the 4th Congressional District in central Washington, where Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse is retiring, three well-recognized Republicans top the stack of candidates fighting to advance through the primary.
Also, the 3rd Congressional District in southwest Washington will again be an electoral battleground as two-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces heat from Republican John Braun, the state Senate minority leader, and from fellow Democrat Brent Hennrich.
Statewide, the Supreme Court will be in the spotlight with five of the nine seats on ballots this year. Recent appointees Colleen Melody and Theo Angelis are vying to retain their positions. Chief Justice Debra Stephens is the lone incumbent running this year.
Candidates for federal, state, and judicial positions file with the Office of the Secretary of State. Online filing begins at 8 a.m. Monday and ends at 5 p.m. Friday, May 8. Candidates for a local office should check specific deadlines with their county auditor, as they may differ. This year’s primary is August 4, and the general election is November 3. In each primary race, the two candidates with the most votes will advance regardless of their party affiliation.
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RETIRED, ONE NEW: K-9 Zeus, left with handler Officer Zack McBride, is the new Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office canine officer who is taking the place of retiring K-9 Profi, right with handler Sergeant Adam Diamon. Profi had a retirement party last Wednesday with an appreciative crowd on hand.
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This week’s Goldendale’s Attic Mystery Picture
Thirteen women and a guy on the far right. They look like they’re either all volunteering for something or take a joint pledge of some kind. Who are they? What was the occasion for this picture? When was it? Where? Beats us. All we know is this picture ran in The Sentinel some -
time, 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
May 28, 1942 - 84 Years Ago
Fire damaged one of the loading sheds at the S.P. & S railway stock chutes near the south city limits of Goldendale Sunday evening. The blaze was extinguished by the Goldendale fire department through the use of chemicals.
May 20, 1976 - 50 Years Ago
Blockhouse News. The spring cattle drives came through Blockhouse this last week. They were on their way to summer pasture in the hills. The Kayser cattle came through on Thursday afternoon and the Garner cattle came through early Friday morning. It’s a bit of the old West coming back again to watch these drives. We look forward to it each spring and fall.
May 22, 1986 - 40 Years Ago
Perry Mason may find his way into Klickitat County courts this year – if someone can just find a VCR. As part of a statewide distribution, both Klickitat County Superior Court and East District Court have received copies of a state-produced jury orientation videotape. It explains jury duty responsibilities to those called to jury duty in Washington state. The 20-minute tape was produced by the Office of the Administrator of the Courts (OAC) and stars Raymond Burr (Ironside) of Perry Mason fame. The courts’ problem: they don’t have a player on which to show their new tape. East District Court Judge Joe Churchill plans to use the tape. Every time he gets a jury trial, he said he will rent a VCR and bring his television set from home.
May 29, 1986 - 40 Years Ago
Summer started early for 409 fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders when the Goldendale Middle School was destroyed by an intense fire that started Wednesday night and continued burning most of Thursday. No one was seriously injured in the fire, and no homes surrounding the school caught fire. An electrical circuit apparently malfunctioned in a storage area over the kitchen and started the fire according to the state fire marshal. Within a half hour, it started traveling like a forest fire across the top of the building. The building was totally engulfed in flames in two hours. Brian Wanless, a middle school teacher, was able to save most of the computer equipment. The school, built in 1954, was constructed entirely of wood, except for the brick smokestack. That’s all that was left of the school after the fire.
May 22, 1986 - 40 Years Ago
Approval of individual cart houses, a plan submitted by John Vezzoso, was given by the Board at the Goldendale Golf Club. The club will finance the cost of constructing 20 units with owners of the carts paying a yearly rental that will repay the construction cost over a period of years.
May 28, 2006 - 20 Years Ago
The Ambassador of Romania to the United States, Sorin Ducaru, honored Dr. James Ogden during a special dinner at Maryhill Museum last Saturday evening. Dr. Ogden, a resident and optometrist in Goldendale, has volunteered his professional services to the underprivileged in Romania in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2005 and is planning a trip this year. Ambassador Ducaru was at the Museum as part of the 80th Anniversary of the Museum’s dedication by Queen Marie of Romania in 1926.
— Richard Lefever
Klickitat County Historical Society
Points to ponder:
He wasn’t the brightest bulb in the box. He went to a computer store and asked to buy curtains for his computer. The salesman asked why. He answered, “Hellooo! I have Windows!” He never gets lost. He just discovers alternative destinations. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. If you’re going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country. Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations? Why is “abbreviation” such a long word? Is there another word for “synonym”? Answer
Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Readers identified some of the people in this picture from the class of 1996, but nobody got
all the people. The person third from the left is Raymy Dehart; the next is Brandan Walter; and the person at the far right is Carrie Nygaard.
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They said ‘thank you.’ I didn’t believe it.
The sergeant was in dress uniform—pressed, starched, ribbons across his chest. He shook my hand and said, “On behalf of the President of the United States and the American people, thank you for your service.”
I was twenty-two. I’d spent two years as a clerktypist at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. I typed forms. I followed orders. I asked to go to Vietnam and was told no. On discharge day, I walked out into sunshine, swung my leg over my 650 Yamaha, and felt—alongside the genuine relief—something I couldn’t name. Something like shame.
I carried that feeling for more than 50 years before I knew what to call it. I’ve named it Non-Combat Service Shame—NCSS. It is a chronic, quiet belief that honorable service in a non-combat role somehow didn’t count. That the thanks I received were unearned. That you got away with something the men who came home in boxes didn’t get away with.
Guest Column G.A. Thompson, Goldendale
It is not rare. It may be one of the most common invisible wounds in the entire veteran population.
A registered nurse at a VA facility read an excerpt from my memoir about that discharge day. She wept—not for herself, but because she immediately recognized her father, a Korean War veteran who has carried this exact unnamed shame for decades. Her recognition confirmed what I already suspected: this is not my story. It belongs to millions.
The math is stark. During the Vietnam era, military historians document a support-to-combat ratio of roughly nine to one. For every infantryman in the field, nine service members held support roles: truck drivers, cooks, medics, clerks, mechanics, band members, supply specialists. Roughly 85 to 90 percent of Vietnam-era veterans never fired a weapon in combat. Peer-reviewed research now estimates that 5 million Vietnam-era veterans are still alive. The same non-combat proportions held in Korea.
These men and women received honorable discharges. They were thanked by their nation. And many of them have spent the decades since believing, quietly and alone, that the thanks didn’t apply to them.
The research is beginning to catch up to what veterans already know. A 2023 study in military psychology evaluated moral injury—the wound that comes from acting against one’s moral code, or feeling betrayed by those in authority—in both combatdeployed and non-combat military personnel. The same patterns of shame, guilt, and identity damage appeared in both groups. A 2024 doctoral dissertation at Walden University documented the lived experience of Army chaplains who served in non-combat roles: identity-level shame, spiritual conflict, and a profound sense of having failed to meet their own moral standard—arising not from anything they did, but from what they didn’t do.
The VA has recognized moral injury and has built
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real programs to address it—trauma-informed therapies, psychoeducation groups, chaplain collaborations. All of them, almost without exception, are oriented toward combat veterans. The intake forms ask about index trauma. The screening tools look for specific events. Veterans who carry shame of omission—who feel they failed by not going where the training pointed—have no checkbox. They present as fine. They often believe they don’t deserve care, because the shame itself tells them so.
I know what it feels like to have that shame finally addressed. I was in a VA drug-and-alcohol rehabilitation group in Vancouver, Washington, when a fellow veteran—a man who’d played trombone in an Army band in Germany—confessed that he felt like he’d gotten away with something while other men died in Vietnam. A combat veteran named Martinez, who had two tours and shrapnel scars on his neck, looked at him and said: “I’m glad you didn’t go. I’m glad you’re sitting here. Don’t you dare feel guilty for surviving.”
It was the first time in 20 years anything got lighter.
The VA has repeatedly shown it can close gaps when the need is clearly identified—moral injury, military sexual trauma, toxic exposure. The path is always the same: veteran testimony, supporting research, clear parallels to conditions already being treated. NCSS fits that pattern exactly.
I am asking the VA to formally recognize Non-Combat Service Shame as a clinically relevant condition, update its screening tools to detect it, conduct a prevalence study while the Korea- and Vietnamera cohorts are still alive, and adapt existing treatments to address shame rooted in omission rather than action.
And I am asking the public to help. If you know a veteran who served in a support role and has ever said, privately or publicly, “I didn’t really serve” or “I didn’t do what I was supposed to do”—they may be carrying this wound. It has a name now. It deserves care.
G.A. Thompson is an Army veteran (1972–1974) and the author of A Magnificent Ride to Nowhere (Brin/Raven Publishing, 2026). He submitted a formal proposal on Non-Combat Service Shame to the Department of Veterans Affairs in April 2026. He can be reached through brinraven.com.
Burn-out has got to go
The Festival of Wheels gave it another try this year. It seems the attendance has dwindled to much lower levels than when the event was new, 10 years ago. There are a lot of competing car shows this time of year, so it doesn’t surprise me .
This year Goldendale Motorsports Association and ABATE brought back the burn-out, which was tried several times in the past with questionable benefits to the town. This year someone had the brilliant idea to use the old skateboard park as a place to stage the return of the burnout. It was held on the concrete slab, a tempting medium for anyone inclined to bum rubber. Rednecks of many degrees, punk kids or maybe the little old lady from Pasadena. I personally was left with a bad taste in my mouth and lungs. Even though I made it a point to stay away from the burn-out and was at my home where I thought I would escape the noise and smoke, when the toxic cloud rose from the park and drifted over the Little Klickitat River Park (the swimming pool) on to the kids and families at the pool and on to me while I was sitting on my property. We were contaminated by the toxins in the smoke, and my eyes and throat were imitated, and my lungs filled with carbon monoxide and other cancer causing toxic compounds
for three hours.
I think the city of Goldendale needs to rethink supporting burnouts in our park. Next year don’t issue a permit to any group that wants to burn-out. There are places in the county where it could be held, just not in the city please. I hate toxic smoke, and you should too.
On Sept 4 I will be asking the mayor and his administration to make an ordinance forbidding anyone from reckless unsafe burnouts in any ones neighborhood or any street in the Goldendale city limits. I would appreciate some support from like-minded citizens at the council meeting. Let them know how you feel.
Ken McKune Goldendale
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I recently received an updated “Terms for Business and Deposit Account Agreement” from Columbia Bank. I am not in the habit of reading the fine print but for some reason this time I did. I came across an “added” line that I found very concerning. Again, this line is both for personal and business accounts. It reads: “We may refuse to open and account and may close your account at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.”
I contacted the bank for an explanation. The answer was essentially that “we wouldn’t do that.” Then why is it in your documents, I asked. The answer was to send me up the chain of command. The second person gave the same answer as the first and then was to have me contacted by some-one higher up. That person has not contacted me after more than a week so I am following through on what I told the bank contacts I was going to do—write a letter to the editor to be sure local folks are aware of how Columbia Bank is choosing to deal with its account holders.
My concern is that a comment as broad as this opens the door for abuse. I have had no difficulties with our local branch and am sorry that the headquarters has decided to take such a hard line. It ap-pears I will need to look for a bank that does not behave in this manner.
Ken Margraf Goldendale
Letters from the community
“For No Reason At All” I particularly found offensive.
The real meaning of hypocrisy
Throw the dictionary away. The Supreme Court has shown the definition of hypocrisy for all to see, and it isn’t the one written in a dictionary.
With one decision, they make the law that gave people of color a chance to elect U.S. House of Representatives that represent them meaningless, disenfranchising
more than a third of states’ population of persons who would represent their issues. This is after the court ruled that ICE could use the color of a person to justify stopping and interrogating them on the street. One ruling contradicts the other one. A person of color is either protected by the Constitution or none of us are.
The Supreme Court should be dissolved and started over again. They are not interested in the rule of law. They are interested in a white supremacy agenda that is America’s original sin. It’s time to quit sinning, America. The Supreme Court drags America backwards. They are horrible jurists, two sides of their mouth speaking opposite agendas. The dictionary calls that hypocrisy.
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Mother’s Day Tea is Friday
There is not a lot of news for this week. Everyone must be out enjoying this beautiful weather.
I want to share information about a wonderful tradition here in our community, and I think it’s not too late to RSVP. The annual Glenwood School Mother’s Day Tea will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the school. All mothers, grandmothers, and grandmothers-bylove in our community are welcome. You can find more information and rsvp for the Tea on the brand-new Homemakers website www.
glenwoodhomemakers.com. And here’s one last reminder of the graveside service for “Glenwood kid” Larry Babcock on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. followed by a potluck lunch at the school. Larry grew up here and was a great guy. He worked many jobs after his military service, one being Klickitat County Deputy for several years. Larry was also an accomplished guitar player with a great voice. He learned from the best, another Glenwood pioneer family kid, Buck Smith. Larry played many venues up and down the Gorge and
The FFA had a big day
made all gatherings more fun. The Glenwood Ketchum Kalf Rodeo is fast approaching. It’s always an exciting time with special acts, the little kids’ stick horse race, and more between the exciting rodeo events. Please check the very informative Ketchum Kalf Rodeo site at www. ketchumkalfrodeo.com to learn about all the latest updates, events, and entertainment for this year. This year is is the 92nd annual rodeo here. It’s a great way to treat Dad on Father’s Day weekend.
• High individuals out of 91 competitors were Levi Slaight (7th) and Ezra Huskey (17th).
Goldendale Veterinary Science team—Ellie Jensen, Anna Hauge, Ella Rice, and Emily Wooden— finished in the top four.
Goldendale FFA represented themselves well in Spokane at the Junior Livestock Show on Wednesday, April 29. Goldendale Middle School Food Products & Processing teams represented GMS well:
• Boys Team (5th Overall): Levi Slaight, Henry Jenkins, Ezra Huskey, and Raji Ayalew
• Girls Team (11th Overall): Julia Flansburg, Felicity Figueroa, Jorgia Wynhoff, Hazel Goodman, and Autumn Dudley
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NEW OFFICE: Realtor Jenny Montgomery opened her new office with Premiere Property Group Thursday. The office is at 104 N. Columbus.
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FFA FARED WELL: The Goldendale FFA had a good showing at the recent Junior Livestock Show.
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May 6, Middle School Band at the Goldendale Senior Center at 1:00. The public is welcome to attend!
May 7, Adult Creative Crafts, Psanky Egg Decorating: 10 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Learn about and create pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian method of decorating eggs with a wax-resist method. Class will be led by local artist and Friend of the Goldendale Library member, Betty LongSchleif and refreshments provided by the Friends of the Goldendale Library.
May 8, Invitation to Visit Sacred Site of Pushpum: 10 : 30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., 1140 Goodnoe Hills Road #1032. Join us for a rare opportunity to see the site of the proposed Goldendale Pumped Storage development that threatens to destroy sacred Tribal lands. Join the Qamílpa Band, Yakama Nation, and supporters in the stand against the Goldendale Pumped Storage Project Púushpam Encampment:
- Opening Prayer
- Welcoming Speakers
- Lunch at Noon
- Social Dances and Activities May 8, Opening Day for the Goldendale Farmers Market at the Home and Garden Show
May 8 - 9, Goldendale FFA Annual Plant Sale: 5/8 8:305 p.m., 5/9 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Goldendale Middle School Greenhouse. Glowering annuals, vegetables and fruit, herbs, hanging baskets, wooden plant-
Regular Happenings
• Free Community Kitchen
To-Go Meals: the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 5 or 5:30 until the food runs out. Methodist Church on the corner of Columbus and Broadway.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Goldendale United Methodist Church, 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday
• Wishram Community Council Meetings are the second Monday of the month at 5:30 in the school lunchroom building
• To Your Health, Plant based Food Matters seminars on the physiology of nutrition, Join us the 1st monday of the month from 5:30 - 87 p.m. for a potluck dinner, sharing recipes and ideas, as well as a chance to learn. The Better Livin Center, 59 Bicleton Rd 509-250-1354 Faye.
• Dr. Ogden’s Street Jam every Monday at 7 p.m. in front of the Goldendale Senior Center
• Lyle Lions Meeting 6 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Lyle Lions Community Center.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook.
• Goldendale City Council
meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Mon-
Community Events
ers, succulents, housepants. Gontact the School District with question 509-773-5177 May 8 - 10, 2026 Home and Garden Show: Visit their website for times. Free admission, everyone is welcome! Join us Mother’s Day weekend for the 15th Annual Goldendale Home & Garden Show, a beloved community tradition celebrating spring, home, gardens, and local businesses in the heart of Goldendale.Whether you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, planning spring projects, or simply wanting to enjoy a weekend out supporting local businesses, the Goldendale Home & Garden Show is the perfect place to gather, explore, and celebrate the season.We look forward to welcoming you to this special weekend and continuing a cherished community tradition — with a few fresh touches for the year ahead. Vendor and sponsorship details are available on our website. Click the link under “tickets”!Questions? Email McLaughlin.events. marketing@gmail.com.
May 9, Annual Goldendale PRC Walk for Life: Registration begins at 9:30 am at the Klickitat County Courthouse Lawn (205 S. Columbus Ave) This Year’s Prizes for Collecting Sponsorships: Raise $10 - Sunglasses Raise $60 - Sunglasses + T-shirt Raise $350 - Sunglasses + T-shirt + Picnic Blanket
T-shirts and Picnic Blankets will also be available for purchase day of. The generosity of local businesses sponsoring the event means that funds you raise go directly to support the operating of the GPRC!
May 9, Bickleton
Authors second annual book signing: 1 - 3 p.m. at the Market Street Cafe in Bickleton Local readers will have the opportunity to meet and support Bickleton-area writers at the second annual Bickleton Authors Book Signing Returning this year are five
day is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
• Adult 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. goldendaleschools.org/ about/school-board
• Goldendale School Board Meeting: 4th Monday of the month at the High School Cafeteria.
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon.
• Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 3 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday. All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/ Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered
authors with ties to Bickleton and a shared love of storytelling. Attendees can expect a welcoming, come-and-go atmosphere, with opportunities to visit with each author, learn about their work and purchase signed copies.
Featured authors include:
Karen (Meyer) Eisenbrey
Bailey McManus
Peter B. Lewis
Tami Whitmore
Erica Kingsbury
May 9, Soroptomist Internation of Goldendale annual Tea Party, silent auction, and fashion show. 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall, 228 E Darland. Tickets are $25 and available at Monkeyshines Studio and Gallery 514 S Columbus. For more information call Sandra at 509-250-3835
May 13, Learn Local:
Blending Natural and High Performance Home Construction: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. Join Rob Paulsen owner of Headwaters Carpentry and Tile for an evening discussion and home tour. Remodeling with Intention: Natural + HighPerformance Homes Step inside a thoughtfully remodeled home that blends natural materials with high-performance building practices. This Learn Local includes a guided walkthrough and conversation on how comfort, efficiency, and healthy materials can work together in a real renovation. Must register in advance, headwaters.carpentry@gmail.comor on The Missing Corner website.
May 16 - 17, 2026 Annual Oregon Trail Rally: This annual event starts in Portland and con-
tinues to the Goldendale area on the second day. More information coming! May 20, Learn Local: Fly Fishing 101: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m at The Missing Corner, BZ Corner. If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “I should try fly fishing” or “fly fishing looks fun” or “I could be fishing while enjoying this campsite along the river/lake/ ocean” this workshop is for you!
Join Sara Horne & Amber Seitz for an introduction to the basics of Fly Fishing. We will go over what types of fish you’ll find here in the PNW along with basic fish anatomy and handling. We’ll discuss where you can fish, and how to use WA & OR Fishing Guides along with what license(s) you need depending on your interest. We’ll talk gear and setup, tips and tricks, and what you need to get started. Touch on entomology and fly selection. Casting basics. You name it, we got ya covered. With over 20 years of fly fishing experience combined, along with multiple seasons of guiding we really do got ya covered. Sign up at The Missing Coner’s website June 13, Kiwanis Duck Derby: 12 noon at Ekone Park in Goldendale. We will be selling ducks at the Home and Garden show in May! $5/each of 5/$20. You can also get yours from any Kiwanis member, various local businesses, and Ekone the day of the event. Want to sell duckies (no actual ducks involved)? Contact Colleen at 509-952-4943
June 25-28, Greater Goldendale Area Community Wide Yard Sales: Get ready for four full days of treasure hunting during the CommunityWide Yard Sales, happening June 25–28! This year’s event is under new ownership, and we’re excited to introduce a few small changes designed to make the experience even better
Goldendale.
at an elementary school level.
• Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org/643/Board-of-CountyCommissioners for information, agenda, and link for Zoom meeting.
• TOPS Club Inc. – Taking Pounds off Sensibly 10 a.m. at he American Legion on Broadway. Questions? Sally/ojala@gmail. com.
• KC Fair Board Meetings 1st Tuesday of the month is a Workshop, 3rd Tuesday of the month is a Board Meeting.
• Soroptimist International of Goldendale, 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Dedicated to helping women and youth in our community and worldwide. All welcome. Contact Betty 509250-3746.
• BINGO night: 3 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the High Prairie Community Center on Struck Rd. Meals and cards for purchase (discounted kids’ meals) Come meet your neighbours and enjoy some family fun!
Wednesday
• PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m.
• GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome!
• Healing Song Circle: 6:30 –7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday of the month, Missing Corner in BZ Corner. By donation $1020, no one turned away. RSVP
at laurarosedoctor@gmail.com, 509-637-9425.
• Family Storytime: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Goldendale Community Library.
• Learn and Play! – 2 – 3 p.m. every 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Goldendale Primary School. Fun and learning for you and your little ones up to 5 years!
• Snowden Community Council Meetings – 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:30 at the Cherry Lane Fire Station
• Kiwanis 7 a.m. Simcoe Café 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
• Popup Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. lunch and support group at the Masonic Lodge on Columbus until further notice. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday.
• Lyle Community Council Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30, Lyle Activity Center (308 Klickitat). Meetings also available via Zoom https://lylewa.com/about-us.
Thursday
• Dog Obedience and Agility Classes Fundraiser for the 4H Dog Project. Every Thursday at .6 p.m. all summer at Father’s House Fellowship Hall. Proof of vaccinations required Kids and Adults welcome Puppies need 1st series of shots completed 509 -250-1623 for more info
• EPIC Youth Center Games: 6:30 - 8 p.m. every Thursday. 5th grade and older welcome though a release of liabilities and parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms.
• Rosary every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church 307 Schuster in
• Goldendale Democrats 6 - 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Food and drink available for purchase. Call Carol for location 971-404-1935
• Learn and Play! 10:30 –11:30 a.m. at the White Salmon Library. Stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more for young children (birth through 5 yrs) and their parents or caregivers presented by White Salmon Valley Community Library Staff. Free book for each participant provided by the FVRL Foundation.
• Goldendale Grange #49 Meeting – 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 228 E Darland in Goldendale
• Bingo at the Goldendale American Legion Thursdayscard packets go on sale 6:30 p.m. game starts 7 p.m. Food available
• Bingo - High Prairie Community Center, 2nd Thursday of every month, doors open at 6, starts at 6:30. Questions contact Lori Sweeney 503-260-7129
• WAGAP Mobile Food Bank
– 1st Thursday of the month: 9-10:30 a.m. Wishram school, 10:45 - 11:30 Wishram Heights Housing, 12–2 p.m. Dallesport Community Center, 3-5 p.m. Lyle Lions Club. 3rd Thursday of the month: 9-11 a.m. Trout Lake Baptist Church, 12-2 p.m. BZ Corner Community Building. Call 509-493-2662 ext 208 for more information.
• Narcotics Anonymous, 7 - 8 p.m. weekly at United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway Goldendale.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new
for both sellers and shoppers. For the first time, the sales will run two additional days (Four days total), giving buyers more time to explore and sellers more opportunities to connect with customers. To help maximize visibility, sellers may choose to be included in the official yard sale map and address list, which will be distributed both in print and digitally throughout the community.To help cover the cost of printing, materials, and staff time required to coordinate this expanded event, a minimal $5 participation fee will be introduced for sellers who wish to sign up. Seller registration will open on May 1st, 2026.Printed maps will be available for pick-up beginning June 23 at the Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce during all hours either through the office or through the Gazebo on the east end of the property, as well as at select participating businesses around town. Chamber members will also have the opportunity to purchase advertising space in the printed map to promote their business/happenings during one of the community’s busiest shopping weekends. May 29,Six Rivers Listening Skills & Conflic Resolution Workshop: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the County Service Building 115 West Court Mt Adams Room. Cost is $45. Looking to boost your listening skills and handle conflicts like a pro? This in-person workshop is perfect for you! Spend a day diving into fun, interactive sessions that’ll help you understand others better and resolve tough situations with ease. Whether at work or in life, these skills will make a big difference. Come hang out, learn a ton, and leave feeling more confident and connected! July 4, 2026 Demo Derby & Truck Tug O’War: 10 a.m. at the Klickitat County Fairgrounds, 903 Fairgrounds road, Goldendale. Get ready for a day of roaring engines, fierce competition, and classic fairground fun at the annual Demolition Derby & Truck Tug O’ War,
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 Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce on Broadway every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• High Prairie Farmers Market 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month. Vendors please call Bea 509637-0584
• Hope Neighborhood 4:306:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word.
• Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14).
• Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month.
• Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale
• Family Storytimes 10:30 –11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
O BITUA RIES
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Gavin on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Goldendale.
Gavin was born on September 1, 1997, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Gavin was baptized into the Saint-Agathe Catholic Church in Florange, France, in 1999.
Gavin is survived by his loving parents Joseph Henri Jung and Tiffany Ann Jung (Sutter), who reside in Florida. He will be forever remembered by his caring sister, Jennifer Roser (Jung); his brotherin-law Mike Roser; and his nephews, Sacha and Aidan, who looked up to their Uncle Gavin and reside in France.
Gavin is cherished by his older brother and best friend Gabriel Jung, and his sisterin-law, Ashley Jung, who live in Florida. He is deeply loved by his Aunt Suzanne Taylor, his Uncle Matt, and his dear cousin, Alicia Taylor, who live in California.
Gavin greatly admired his Uncle Brad and followed his footsteps by embracing the rugged frontier of Alaska, where he recently purchased a cabin and land near a river in Wasilla.
Gavin Murphy Jung
Gavin is preceded in death by his grandfather, David Sutter (2020); grandmother, Diane Murphy (2016); grandmother, MarieSuzanne Jung (2024); and grandfather, Henri Jung (1976). He now joins them in the Kingdom of Heaven. His grandfather, David Sutter, is survived by his loving wife, Lesley Sutter, Gavin’s step-grandmother, along with her children, Andrew, Keri, and Jeni. Gavin grew up in Cincinnati and made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was a devoted son, brother, and friend. His charismatic personality and sense of humor drew people to him effortlessly. Gavin had a strong sense of who he was and what he wanted from life. He loved his family deeply and often spoke of having a family of his own one day. Though distance separated them, family remained at the center of his life. One lasting memory was his surprise visit to Florida on the most recent Christmas morning, arriving unannounced at his parents’ doorstep after traveling straight from work in Alaska. While attending Archbishop Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Gavin played basketball for four years, including his final two years on varsity. After graduating in 2016, he moved to Vancouver, Washington, to be closer to his grandparents and to embrace life in the Pacific Northwest. During a backpacking trip near Yale Lake in Amboy, Washington, Gavin rescued an injured woman who had been thrown from her horse, along with her young daughter. He hiked miles to find cell service and stayed until Life Flight arrived. The following day, the woman’s
Calvin Beeks
Calvin Norvall Beeks, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 17, 1931, and spent most of his life in Klickitat County, a place he deeply loved and called home.
Calvin was the second youngest of his siblings and was raised with a strong sense of family and hard work. He attended school locally and went on to spend the majority of his working years in the logging industry. His life’s work reflected his resilience, dedication, and deep respect for the land. A man of strong faith, Calvin’s beliefs were a guiding force throughout his life. He found joy in the outdoors and cherished time spent hunting, fishing, huckleberry picking, and mushroom hunting. Above all, he treasured the time he spent with his fam -
ily and friends, creating lasting memories across generations.
Calvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; his sons, William and Calvin, grandchildren Eric Beeks and Kristi Gladden and great grandchild, Alex Wynoff; his parents, Vera and Philip; and all of his siblings. He is survived by his daughter, Cathy Biber of Glenwood, as well as countless great-grandchildren, great-greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who will carry forward his memory and legacy.
A service to honor Calvin’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at Centerville Community Church, 508 Dalles Mountain Road, with a reception to follow. A graveside service will follow the reception at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 57 Bill Anderson Road, Goldendale.
husband personally called to thank him. Gavin was naturally athletic and enjoyed many sports. He loved the outdoors, snowboarding, water skiing, fishing, and most recently, hunting. This past hunting season, he proudly harvested his first two game animals. He was also known as a good cook and took great joy in preparing meals, especially from what he caught, for family and friends.
Professionally, Gavin began his career as an apprentice electrician in Vancouver, Washington, before becoming a heavy equipment operator at Cascade Steel in McMinnville, Oregon. He later attended crane school in Woodland, Washington, where he earned his NCCCO certification in crane operation and rigging. He went on to take the challenge, where few would dare to work, at the base camp of Deadhorse, Alaska, for Cruz Construction. Gavin was well respected and had a great crew of guys he worked for and with whom he spent long stretches of time on the job.
Gavin was intelligent, thoughtful, and curious about many subjects. He enjoyed researching investments and was an early adopter of Bitcoin in 2016. There are no words to fully express how deeply Gavin will be missed by his
family, friends and coworkers. He grew into a strong and accomplished young man who embraced life and continuously sought to better himself. He was hard working, loyal, sometimes to a fault and always stood up for the underdog. Gavin formed lasting friendships wherever he lived, from Ohio, Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Those who knew him understood how special he was and how fortunate they were to have him in their lives.
He rediscovered his faith and found comfort in God and reading the Bible. He treasured time spent with his family and perhaps even more so with his beloved dogs, Gusso and Winnie. One of the most memorable moments that reflected his love for family was the heartfelt and genuine best man speech he delivered at his brother’s wedding in Mexico in April 2025.
Gavin’s presence will continue to live on through his family, friends and the countless lives he touched. As an organ donor, his final gift to the world was the gift of sight and so much more to many others.
Gavin’s life was honored at Sacred Heart Church in Tampa, Florida, on April 12, 2026.
Family and friends may visit www.gardnerfh.com to share condolences.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) at www.afsp.org.
Erica Kingsbury For The SenTinel
Local readers will have the opportunity to meet and support Bickleton-area writers at the second annual Bickleton Authors Book Signing, set for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Market Street Cafe in Bickleton.
Returning this year are five authors with ties to Bickleton and a shared love of storytelling. Attendees can expect a welcoming, come-and-go atmosphere, with opportunities to visit with each author, learn about their work and purchase signed copies.
Featured authors include: Karen (Meyer) Eisenbrey is a fantasy and science fiction author who has written several novels and short works across genres. She has strong ties to Bickleton, where she lived for many years while her father served as pastor of the local church, and is a graduate of Bickleton High School. Her work has received recognition, including finalist honors in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards.
Bailey McManus is a mother and English major who began writing to incarcerated individuals across the United States at age 22. She has since corresponded with more than 200 men. Her book, Sincerely, Your Friend: Letters From My Incarcerated Pen Pals, offers a window into the lives of
men during incarceration through a collection of letters.
Peter B. Lewis is a storyteller, sound designer and children’s author who has created dozens of educational audio and video programs. His work blends storytelling with sound, dialogue and original music. He is the author of The Longest, Darkest Night! and has built a growing collection of stories for young audiences.
Tami Whitmore has enjoyed writing from a young age and is an avid reader, with a personal library of more than 3,000 books. Her first book, Meadowlark Park, was written for her grandchildren 12 years ago. She has since written a mix of children’s books and biographies and is working toward completing her 17th book this fall, writing with a deep sense of purpose and gratitude when her words bless others.
Erica Kingsbury is a Bickleton author and writer whose work focuses on faith, family and encouragement. She is the author of Not Alone: God’s Presence on the Path of the Special Needs Mom and is currently writing the Juniper Creek middle-grade series, set for release in mid-2026.
The event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to support local creativity while enjoying a relaxed community gathering.
New state law drops barriers for homeless shelters
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A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing in residential areas for people experiencing homelessness. Communities across the state have pushed back to varying degrees to permitting homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing in their neighborhoods.
House Bill 2266, which Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Friday, limits their ability to stop these projects. Ferguson signed the new law, and a slew of other housing-related bills, at HopeWorks Station, an affordable housing complex in Everett.
Permanent supportive housing assists people with disabilities in getting stable housing and resources, while transitional housing is temporary help before people move into something more permanent.
House Bill 2266, sponsored by Rep. Strom Peterson, D-Edmonds, requires cities to allow transitional and permanent supportive housing in residential and hotel development zones in an urban growth area. Indoor emergency shelters and housing must be allowed in zones where hotels are allowed. Under a 2021 law, cities can’t block permanent supportive housing in residential zones, and shelters in areas with hotels.
Local governments subject to the new requirement can’t impose conditions for this so-called “STEP housing” that are more restrictive than for other development. And mandates they can impose on affordable housing providers are limited to income qualification, coordinated entry, reporting and monitoring.
Counties and cities can require prospective operators of indoor emergency shelters or housing to hold a community meeting, notify
local residents and provide further information. If the shelter will be within 500 feet of a school, a local government can negotiate additional “reasonable requirements” related to health and safety for the site.
Majority Democrats in the Legislature pushed through the measure with no Republican votes. Backers hope the new law, which takes effect in June, will minimize costly delays caused by local government apprehension. Ferguson said the law
“ensures that STEP housing can be built more quickly and predictably.”
“Expanding it is an important step to ensuring more residents have a safe place to call home,” he said.
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, who has been a key adviser to Ferguson on housing, called it a “strong step forward.”
“It was a moral failing of our state that our laws did not encourage and facilitate more construction of permanent supported housing,” Heck said.
2018–2037, roughly 120,000
wet tons of biosolids are produced annually in that county alone.
After treatment, Class B biosolids are loaded into sealed trucks and hauled across the state over mountain passes to permitted agricultural sites in eastern Washington. Contractors coordinate transportation schedules, storage, spreading equipment, and application timing to meet permit conditions, weather patterns, and crop cycles.
Records cited in the King County plan indicate that much of its biosolids have historically been sent east under permits and longterm agreements for agricultural use. In some years, roughly 90 percent went to Douglas County for dryland wheat operations. Additional material was delivered to farm sites in Yakima County for wheat, canola, hops, and other crops, while smaller amounts were used in eastern King County for private forestry and composting programs.
Use in Klickitat County Ecology says that in areas such as Klickitat County, biosolids are managed through permitted land application sites and private contractors rather than direct agreements with individual farmers. Under state rules and sitespecific permits, material from urban wastewater systems may be applied to large agricultural tracts in the drier regions of the state. The same field is not usually used year after year. Permit conditions often limit application cycles, with some sites returning only once every several years depending on nutrient levels, crop rotations, and other requirements.
Farmers and industry representatives often describe biosolids as one more tool for maintaining soil fertility, particularly in dryland wheat country where fertilizer costs can fluctuate sharply. Added organic matter may also help improve soil structure and moisture retention.
The controversy Supporters of biosolids say the practice returns useful nutrients to the land that might otherwise be discarded. Critics counter that rural communities often bear impacts such as odor and the uncertainty that comes with added chemicals, including heavy metals, and PFAS (“Per- and
can be appealed. Nearly half of sitting sheriffs have open misconduct complaints against them with the commission, said the plaintiffs’ attorney, Mark Lamb.
Sheriffs say removal from office should be up to their constituents at the ballot box. The seldom-used recall process is currently how voters can remove sheriffs before their term ends.
Lamb argued that under the law, a sheriff could be removed from office if they affiliated with someone who said something perceived as offensive.
“This is an absolutely egregious overreach by the Legislature,” Lamb said.
“This law is not a close call.” Washington Solicitor General Noah Purcell, who argued the state’s case, countered that the law simply extends standards that already apply to rank-andfile officers to police leaders. And he said elected prosecutors and judges are subject to conduct rules that could cost them their law license, and thus their positions.
Lamb responded that the bar association isn’t a state governmental body and can’t unilaterally remove officials from office.
Purcell also argued the sheriffs are assessing the law’s consequences based on speculation without it taking effect.
The sheriffs who brought the litigation include: John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn Blakeslee of Pend
polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of thousands of synthetic “forever chemicals” widely used since the 1940s). Cities gain a place for their treated waste to go at the expense of impact on rural areas, critics argue. For some residents, the issue is less about policy than daily life. Graham said she contacted county officials and later spoke with Ecology seeking answers about odors, testing requirements, groundwater protection, and future notifications. She says she was told by Ruby IrvingHewey, Central Region biosolids program coordinator for Ecology, that biosolids sites are tested for regulated metals and pathogens and that permits generally run on five-year cycles. Graham was also informed that nearby fields using biosolids are expected to post notice signs before applications occur. Concerns over biosolids are not unique to Centerville. Across the country, communities have raised questions about all the ostensible issues connected with the use of biosolids.
Oreille County, Brad Manke of Stevens County, and Ray Maycumber of Ferry County. All are up for election this year. The candidate filing deadline is next week.
Blakeslee, Manke, and Nowels were in the Olympia courtroom Wednesday, as was Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, who has vocally opposed the law.
After the hearing, Nowels said he was “relieved” at the ruling.
“We’re not hiding from accountability,” Manke said. “We are absolutely accountable to the people that elect us. This is really about protecting free and fair elections and protecting our voters’ rights.”
The case had originally been based in Pend Oreille County, but a judge there moved it to Thurston County, where the state government is based and another related case is ongoing, to avoid diverging rulings in the separate lawsuits.
The other case, which was scheduled to be heard Friday in Thurston County and lodges similar complaints, was filed by the Washington State Sheriffs’ Association and a Kitsap County sheriff candidate.
The law also restricts the use of police volunteers, a provision that would take effect later. Schaller’s ruling doesn’t block this aspect of the law, or the requirements for appointed sheriffs.
ing FFP Project 101 to implement the cleanup plan on its portion of the site. Comments may be submitted at https://tinyurl. com/nmusw36f or by mail to: Dave Johnson, Site Manager WA State Department of Ecology PO Box 47600 Olympia, WA 98504-7600
The draft cleanup plan
have to do an additional certification.”
Update: On April 29, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Schaller did rule SB 5974, the “Sheriff Removal Bill” unconstitutional and granted a preliminary injunction to prevent it from going into law. In all likelihood, Attorney General Nick Brown will appeal, but for now, it’s blocked.
In other action, commissioners noted they lost one person in the administrative department and decided rather than replace that position with a fulltime employee, they would try to resurrect an intern program of fond memory.
Washington regulators currently follow existing state and federal biosolids rules while broader PFAS standards continue to evolve nationally. That said, according to Ecology, recent federal legislation passed forcing PFAS testing beginning in 2026, when wastewater treatment plants will be required to test for the compounds in addition to existing regulated contaminants. The debate spills out on local fields Beneath Centerville’s wide-open skies, wheat will still be cut, and hay will still be baled. Trucks will continue to haul biosolids from western Washington to fertilize Klickitat County fields in the spring and fall. At the same time, community conversations are expanding beyond fertilizers and farming to questions of quality of life, oversight, and how rural landscapes absorb the demands of growing cities.
For more information, visit Ecology’s website at ecology.wa.gov. This story was written with the use of AI for research.
“They did it for a number of years,” said County Administrator Robb Van Cleave. “It was very popular with the offices and the departments, very productive for the young folks who used it, and they gained a lot of workforce training and experience. It was a very worthy program and was unfortunate that we discontinued it.”
Commissioners were assured there were funds available to pay the intern from the unused portion of retiring employees.
And it feels way too soon
Fire officials note that many homes lost in wildfires are not overtaken by large walls of flame but instead ignited by embers landing on flammable surfaces. That makes routine maintenance a crucial line of defense.
Community preparedness matters
While individual efforts are essential, DNR officials emphasize that wildfire resilience is strongest when entire neighborhoods work together.
Communities that coordinate vegetation manage-
and related documents can be viewed online at apps.ecology.wa.gov/ cleanupsearch/site/11797 or in person at: Goldendale Community Library 131 W Burgen Street Goldendale, WA 98620 Ecology Lacey Office (by appointment only) 300 Desmond Dr SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-280-4325
for a burn ban, but Jeff Hunter gave commissioners this report in his new role supervising Emergency Management: “We heard from the three east side fire chiefs, and they would like to start the burn ban for the east side of the county on Saturday May 16th,” he said. None of the commissioners objected, and the matter will be on the agenda next week. Under the consent agenda, Commissioners approved:
• Local agency federal aid project prospectus for the guardrail upgrades project, CRP 398
• Local agency agreement for the guardrail upgrades project, CRP 398
• Local agency federal aid project prospectus for the curve warning sign upgrades project, CRP 399
• Local agency agreement for the curve warning sign upgrades project, CRP 399
• Concurrence to award bid – guardrail upgrades, CRP 390
• Contracts for 2026 liquid asphalt purchase
• A public meeting for approval of short plat, SPL 2023-12, Griebel
• Authorization to advertise for a mechanic or
ment, establish evacuation plans, and share resources are better equipped to respond quickly and safely when fires occur. National Community Wildfire Preparedness Day is designed to encourage exactly that kind of collaboration.
Neighborhood clean-up events, local preparedness workshops, and volunteer fuel-reduction projects are examples of how communities can reduce risk.
The agency also highlights the importance of communication, ensuring residents understand evac-
The cleanup plan for FFP Project 101 is one of three proposed to guide cleanup work across the former smelter site. Later in 2026 and 2027, Ecology will hold additional comment periods for the other two cleanup plans, one for a separate project proposed on another section of the property, and a third plan covering sitewide cleanup activities.
master mechanic in the public works department
• Washington State Military Department grant agreement number E26249 with Emergency Management
• Camp host agreement for Guler MT. Adams County Park with Shellie Schaffer
• Concurrence to award bid for the Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall repair & stucco replacement project
• Concurrence to award bid for the Klickitat County Courthouse exterior wall painting project
• Resolution providing additional compensation to the Deputy Director of Finance and Administrative Services and Deputy Director of Facilities for performing work outside their classifications
• Local agency supplemental agreement #8 with Applied Archaeological Research, Inc. for on-call Archaeological Services
• 2025-26 Title VI, Non-discrimination accomplishments and Goals report and standard assurances
• Health Department Meadow Outdoor advertising agreement
uation routes, emergency alerts, and local response plans before a crisis unfolds.
“One less spark” A central theme of this year’s campaign is personal responsibility, the idea that each individual action contributes to public safety.
“Wherever you live in Washington, Wildfire Awareness Month is a great time to do your part,” Upthegrove said. “We can all play a role in making every summer a little safer. We can all be one less spark.”
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HOW IT WORKS: The Washington Department of Ecology prepared
this graphic to show how biosolids from King County make their way to rural areas such as Klickitat County. It emphasizes perceived value and safety.
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State sues Albertsons
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Washington State Standard
Washington state last Monday sued Albertsons over allegations it has been overcharging customers for years via buy one, get one free offers. Albertsons also runs Safeway and Haggen stores.
Attorney General Nick Brown claims Albertsons overcharged customers on at least 3.1 million transactions under this scheme between October 2019 and May 2024, bringing in at least $19.6 million from those purchases.
The lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court, says Albertsons artificially raises the prices of items like bread, produce and olive oil in the weeks or months before a buy one, get
one, or BOGO, offer. It then lowers the prices within a month of the promotion.
The complaint argues customers pay a premium on the first product, which covers a portion of the cost of the “free” one. The lawsuit comes after a monthslong investigation, Brown said.
“Washington consumers are already burdened by affordability issues, and we’re not going to stand by and let them get fleeced by deceptive marketing,” Brown said in a press conference.
Albertsons said in a statement that the company is aware of the lawsuit.
“We engaged in goodfaith discussions with the Attorney General’s Office and strongly disagree with its claims, which are based
on flawed analysis and data errors that we identified and raised,” the company said.
“Albertsons Companies is committed to complying with the law and to offering customers clear value through our promotions,” the statement continued.
“As this is pending litigation, we will address the matter through the legal process and cannot comment further.”
In 2021, the lawsuit says, Oroweat Premium Italian Bread at an Albertsons in Tacoma cost $3.69. But the store raised the price to $4.29, about 16%, around the time of a BOGO offer on the bread, according to the lawsuit. After the deal passed, it dropped the price to $4.17.
Other increases included 50% for mini watermelon at Safeway in Colville, 57%
for olive oil at a Gig Harbor Albertsons and 84% for pimiento-stuffed olives at an Albertsons in Renton.
This isn’t the first time this issue has been called out.
In Oregon, Albertsons paid $107 million to settle a 2016 class-action lawsuit over similar allegations. In that case, eligible customers could each receive up to $200.
And in 2024, Albertsons settled with Washington consumers who brought their own lawsuit against the company. The terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed.
The state’s lawsuit alleges Albertsons is violating safeguards in the state’s Consumer Protection Act against unfair and deceptive practices.
Brown is asking a judge to order Albertsons to end its buy one, get one practices, provide restitution to customers, and pay civil penalties with interest.
Albertsons, based in Boise, Idaho, has 225 stores in Washington, according to the attorney general’s office. Washington has previously gone to court with the grocery giant to block its merger with Kroger out of anti-competitive concerns. In response to the lawsuit filed by then-Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a King County judge ruled the merger violated state consumer protection laws and halted it. A federal judge similarly blocked it, after the Federal Trade Commission sued. Brown pointed out this new lawsuit comes as the
City council focuses on fire prevention
rodGer nichols For The Sentinel
The featured presentation at Monday’s Goldendale City Council meeting was not a slick deck of PowerPoint slides, just straight talk from a knowledgeable guy with a well-behaved toddler in his lap. The guy was Lucas King from Mount Adams Resource Stewards, abbreviated MARS. His number one priority was to reduce wildfires in light of increasingly dangerous fire seasons.
“Prescribed fire is kind of the most effective tool we have to reduce surface fuels post mechanical tool treatment, whether that’s logging, thinning, chipping, mastication, and so forth,” he said. “I’ve been working with the conservation district to plan, and hopefully implement some prescribed burns on the Simcoes, east of Highway 97. And then thinking about how we use prescribed fire closer to Goldendale, including some initial conversations around the
Observatory Hill property.”
That the danger is real was not lost on the council, prompting Steve Johnston to express his concern about the vegetation along the Little Klickitat River as it winds through the town:
“If fire ever started on the west side, with a good wind blowing, it would take out half the town,” he said. “And then all the worries of the Department of Fish and Game and all the other guys they’re all concerned about would be a moot point.”
Lucas said he understands why people get a bit nervous about the idea of setting fire to woodlands that other people have spent lifetimes trying to prevent:
“I think as soon as neighbors see the benefits of prescribed fire and how moderate it is when we’re burning in these mild conditions, as well of kind of the green up afterwards and that we’re not totally burning the forest down, that can be super helpful.”
That was not the only topic
Candidate filing week has begun
Candidate Filing Week began on Monday, May 4, at county elections offices across the state. Declarations of Candidacy and full payment must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8. During the filing period, eligible Washingtonians can declare candidacy for over 16,700 seats ranging from precinct committee officers to seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Candidates can register online, by mail, or in person through the Office of the Secretary of State for any of the 155 federal and state offices.
In addition to the 10 races for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, eligible individuals have the opportunity to declare candidacy for seats in the Washington State Legislature. This year, 24 seats in the Senate and all 98 seats in the House of Representatives are up for election. All other candidates file through the county elections office that position resides in. Applicants are encouraged to file online. Complete information about open offices and filing fees is available on the Office
of the Secretary of State’s Elections website.
“Running for office at the local, state, or federal level is an opportunity to make a direct difference in your communities,” Secretary of State Steve Hobbs said. “Online filing makes declaring candidacy easier and more accessible than ever for all interested Washingtonians.”
Applicants filing by mail can print a Declaration of Candidacy form and mail it along with a check payable to the Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 40229,
Olympia, WA 98504-0229. State candidates also have the option of filing in person between now through May 8 at the Legislative Building, located at 416 Sid Snyder Ave. SW in Olympia. Filing information and state Voters’ Pamphlet guidelines are available online in the State Candidate Guide. A complete list of FAQs and deadlines is available on the Candidate Filing FAQ page. For filing questions, contact the Elections office at (800) 448-4881 or elections@ sos.wa.gov.
Heritage Tour crossing country
The Great American Heritage Tour has embarked on a historic cross-country journey in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary—bringing together people from all walks of life for a powerful and purposeful expedition.
Led by Kathie Cassidy, the visionary behind the movement, the tour will travel 3,700 miles from Cape Flattery in Washington State to Washington, D.C., following the Great American RailTrail. From April to July 2026, a core group of 25 participants are making the full west-to-east journey across 12 states, while others are invited to join along the way within their own regions. What makes this tour unique is how it moves— powered by both horsepower and manpower. Participants will travel in horse-drawn covered wagons, on horseback, by bicycle, on foot, and in RVs at various stages of the route, creating a modern-day wagon train that honors the spirit of those who journeyed west generations ago.
Joining this extraordinary journey is My Travel Friends , a group centered on the book series of the same name that teaches kids about different cultures, geography, and life lessons, bringing their signature storytelling and heart along the trail. Through their lens, the adventure becomes a living classroom—highlighting the people, places, and powerful moments that make up this once-in-a-generation experience. More than a commemorative event, the Great American Heritage Tour carries a
deeper mission: to reflect on
the nation’s history, honor First Nation people, and pray for healing and spiritual renewal across the country. Organizers hope this journey will spark meaningful conversations, unity, and a renewed sense of purpose as communities come together along the trail.
Spanning diverse landscapes and communities, the tour offers a rare opportunity for individuals and families to participate in a living piece of history—one mile, one story, and one connection at a time.
at the meeting, which lasted just shy of one hour. Councilors also approved a threeyear contract for probation services from the county. And Chief Mike Smith gave his report:
“We had 315 calls for service,” he said. We had 20 arrests—one theft, two violations of court orders, two domestic assaults, one drug charge, 11 warrant arrests, and three traffic arrests.
We’ve been pretty busy in the month of April.”
Council members also
Trump administration has “gutted” federal consumer protection efforts. And grocery prices are on the rise.
“This is something that everyone is facing, something that I face, trying to decide what products and food to buy for your family feels more important than ever before,” he said. State lawmakers this year proposed legislation to temporarily ban electronic pricing systems at retailers and prohibit surveillance or algorithmic surge pricing. The bill didn’t pass the Legislature, but its sponsor has said she plans to try again in 2027. Brown said his office has been “paying a lot of attention” to this issue, and eyeing whether companies are tailoring prices to customers based on personal data.
discussed the success of the recent citywide cleanup, ongoing traffic safety issues near the school, progress on a proposal for a new county dog facility, and the scheduling of a Parks Committee meeting.
A temporary committee was formed with council members Nathaniel Hill, Danielle Clevidence, and Theone Wheeler to meet with the Housing Authority Committee and explore possibilities for affordable housing.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Supplemental Budget
The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners will meet May 12th, 2026, at 1:30 pm. Please join the meeting at the Klickitat County Services Building in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners, or virtually via Zoom, meeting ID 586587651. They will hold a Public Hearing and consider amendments to the 2026 budget as summarized below. Information concerning these changes may be obtained at the Commissioners’ Office, 115 W Court St. Rm 201, by calling 509.773.2331, or viewing this notice and supporting detail on the Klickitat County website at Board of County Commissioners Agenda page or the Fiscal Services department page. Written comment will be accepted via email to bocc@klickitatcounty.org or in the Commissioner’s office on or before May 12th, 2026 at 1:30pm, with the subject line: 2026-1 BUDGET AMENDMENT.
Board of County Commissioners, Ron Ihrig, Chairman Fund, Expense Request
001 General - 207,920.00
111 Elections - 80,000.00
124 Investigations - 73,860.00
125 Cumulative Reserve567,238.00
133 Affordable Housing50,000.00
139 Landfill Gas Improvements - 250,000.00
TOTAL - 1,229,018.00 (1705, 1801)
KLICKITAT COUNTY MITI-
GATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
Notice is hereby given that Klickitat County issued a Mitigated Determination of Nonsignificance (MDNS) on April 9, 2026 under SEPA Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) and the Klickitat County Environmental Ordinance Number 121084, as amended, for the following proposal: SEPA 2026-06. Applicant: Judy Gross Trust. A Short Plat application requesting to subdivide 54 acres into four lots. The proposed short plat is located in a portion of the S2 of Section 2, T4N, R10E, W.M. Klickitat County, WA (Husum-BZ vicinity) on tax parcel 04-10-0216-2404/00. After review of the completed environmental checklists and other information on file the Klickitat County Responsible Official has determined that
this proposal will not have probable significant adverse impacts on the environment. Copies of the MDNS are available at the Klickitat County Planning Department during normal business hours. Comments on the above projects are due by 5:00 pm May 14, 2026. Appeals on the above environmental review will be accepted until 5:00 pm May 21, 2026. Appeals must be made to the Board and filed with the Klickitat County Auditor’s office. Appeals shall not be deemed complete without payment of the applicable appeal fees payable to Klickitat County Planning Department. (1707)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR YAKIMA COUNTY
In the Matter of the Estate of SALLY A. HOCTOR, Deceased.
No. 26-4-00278-39
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS KLICKITAT COUNTY
RCW 11.40.030
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and non-probate assets of the deceased.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: April 22, 2026
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Personal Representative: Daniel J. Hoctor
Attorneys for Personal Representative: PRATT BOUTILLIER KIRKEVOLD & FARMER, PLLC
Address for Mailing or Service: 3901 Fairbanks Avenue Yakima, Washington 98902
Telephone: (509) 453-9135
Court of Probate Proceedings: Yakima County Superior Court 128 North 2nd Street Yakima, Washington (1708, 1802, 1901)
DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)
For the Cascade Renewable Transmission (CRT) Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) issued a Determination of Significance/Scoping Notice (DS/ Scoping) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project:
The Cascade Renewable Transmission project (Project) is a proposed 400-kilovolt (kV), 1,100-megawatt (MW) high-voltage direct current transmission facility that would connect the Bonneville Power Administration Big Eddy Substation (Oregon) and the Portland General Electric Harborton Substation (Oregon). The project would be located primarily within the Columbia River, with portions in both Washington and Oregon, including limited upland segments in Washington. EFSEC and the Applicant have agreed an environmental impact statement (EIS) under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c) will be prepared. Not all elements of the environment outlined in the SEPA rules (WAC 197-11-444) are expected to be required in the study.
An environmental checklist, the application, studies, and plans prepared by the applicant (appendices), and other
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Announcements & Notices
Classified Deadlines:
MONDAY 9AM Mid-Week Editions:
2026 Mt. Hood National Forest Integrated Weed Management Program Mt. Hood National Forest will implement the Integrated Weed Management Program, which involves using herbicides, mechanical tools, hand pulling, and biological control. Beginning in April, qualified professionals will visit snow-free areas in each Ranger District (Clackamas River, Zigzag, Hood River, Barlow) to carry out invasive plant treatment activities. Control efforts will continue throughout summer and autumn as conditions permit. Applicators will follow all restrictions and regulations regarding the use of herbicides as stated on the herbicide label and the Final Environmental Im-
materials related to environmental impacts are available on the Project website: https:// efsec.wa.gov/facilities/cascade-renewable-transmission and at libraries: Washington State Library Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (Stevenson Community Library, North Bonneville Library, White Salmon Valley Library, Goldendale Community Library, Vancouver Community Library)
Public Comment Period: Comments will be accepted from May 1, through June 1, 2026.
How to Submit Comments: Online: https://comments.efsec.wa.gov By mail (postmarked by June 1, 2026): Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98504
Open comment virtual meeting: Wednesday May 27, 2026 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT)
Determinación de importancia Solicitud de comentarios sobre el alcance de la environmental impact statement (DECLARACIÓN DE IMPACTO AMBIENTAL, EIS)
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (Consejo de Evaluación de Plantas de Energía) STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (LEY ESTATAL DE POLÍTICA MEDIOAMBIENTAL)
Para la Cascade Renewable Transmission (transmisión de energía renovable Cascade, CRT)
El Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (Consejo de Evaluación de Plantas de Energía, EFSEC) ha publicado una Notificación de Determinación de Importancia y Delimitación del Alcance (DI/Alcance) en virtud de las normas de la State Environmental Policy Act (Ley Estatal de Política Medioambiental) (Capítulo 197-11 del WAC)
para el siguiente proyecto: El proyecto de transmisión de energía renovable Cascade (Proyecto) es una instalación de transmisión de corriente continua de alto voltaje de 400 kilovoltios (kV), 1,100 megavatios (MW) propuesta que conectaría la subestación Big Eddy de la Administración de Energía de Bonneville (Oregón) y la subestación Harborton de Portland General Electric (Oregón). El proyecto se ubicaría principalmente dentro del río Columbia, con tramos tanto en Washington como en Oregón, incluyendo segmentos limitados de tierras altas en Washington.
La EFSEC y el Solicitante han acordado que se preparará una Environmental Impact Statement (Declaración de Impacto Ambiental, EIS) conforme a RCW 43.21C.030(2) (c). No se espera que todos los elementos ambientales descritos en las normas SEPA (WAC 197-11-444) sean necesarios en el estudio. Una lista de verificación ambiental, la solicitud, los estudios y planes preparados por el solicitante (apéndices) y otros materiales relacionados con los impactos ambientales están disponibles en el sitio web del proyecto: https://efsec.wa.gov/facilities/cascaderenewable-transmission y en las bibliotecas: Biblioteca del Estado de Washington Bibliotecas regionales de Fort Vancouver (Biblioteca Comunitaria de Stevenson, Biblioteca de North Bonneville, Biblioteca del Valle de White Salmon, Biblioteca Comunitaria de Goldendale, Biblioteca Comunitaria de Vancouver) Periodo de comentarios públicos: Se aceptarán comentarios desde el 1 de mayo hasta el 1 de junio de 2026. Cómo enviar comentarios: En línea: https://comments. efsec.wa.gov Por correo (con matasellos anterior al 1 de junio de 2026): Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (Consejo de Evaluación de Plantas de Energía) 621 Woodland Square Loop SE, Lacey, WA 98504 Reunión virtual abierta a comentarios: Miércoles, 27 de mayo de 2026 (de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., PDT) Enlace a la reunión: https:// bit.ly/CRT_ScopingCommentHearing
Número de teléfono: +1 564-999-2000 ID de la conferencia: 797 121 623# (1804)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GOLDENDALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Goldendale Hearing Examiner will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1103 S. Columbus, Goldendale, Washington 98620 at 2:00 PM on May 19, 2026. Also accessible via zoom https://us02web.zoom. us/j/ 3732905204?omn= 86541073808 You can go to our website for instructions on how to get on Zoom. THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: CU 26-01 Applicant: Mark Miner/Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Christian Missions Proposal: To request a Conditional Use
To construct a building serving as a Fellowship Hall and Chapel, not to exceed 8000sqft, and shortly thereafter to construct a building not to exceed 2000sqft for storage of maintenance and groundskeeping equipment, in a Suburban Residential zone. Said proposal is in the following described property: LEGAL: S2N2NWSE LESS TL 53 IRR TRCTS TO G’DALE 21-4-16 Commonly known as: TBD but expected to be in the range of 860-990 S Roosevelt St Parcel # 04162142000200 The Goldendale Hearing Examiner 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/ Code Enforcement Officer City Planning (1805, 1902)
NOTICE OF MEETING
The South Central Workforce Full Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at SCW, 1205 Ahtanum Ridge Dr., Suite B, Union Gap, WA or via Zoom; https://us02web. zoom.us/j/ 88385649195?pw d=JiOcMPLDKTLyXiwDY10v qiURfKOUpu.1 (1806)
pact Statement for Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (FEIS 2008). Invasive plants scheduled for treatment include: nonnative grasses, non-native knotweeds, non-native hawkweeds, knapweeds, herb Robert, shining geranium, houndstongue, toadflax, false brome, sulphur cinquefoil, Himalayan blackberry, Scotch broom, and English ivy. Oregon State licensed personnel will apply herbicides on target species using ground-based equipment or backpack sprayers. A local Forest official or trained staff will monitor treated sites and conduct appropriate restoration. Information on invasive plant management on Mt. Hood National Forest is available on the website: http://www. fs.usda.gov/mthood/. General information on noxious weed identification and management is available from: http://oregon.gov/ ODA/PLANT/WEEDS/ Noxious weed sites identified for treatment are primarily along roadsides and will be posted prior, during, and after application. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Lin Kyan (971)-333-4131 for Clackamas River and ZigZag Ranger Districts, or Christina Mead (541)-4675132 for Barlow and Hood River Ranger Districts.
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Support Groups
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 WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon. Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
PARKINSON’S Support Group: 1st Thursday of every month, 10:45am11:45am in the Deschutes Room at Waters Edge, 551 Lone Pine Blvd., 2nd Floor. For more information, please contact Chad @ 541340-0142.
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.
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
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.
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings please go to gorgeaa.org.
TOPS OR #942 meets at Gateway Presbyterian Church, The Dalles, Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. 24 HOUR AA HOTLINE and meeting information: District 14. 1-833-423-3683
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.
STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633
NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
AL-ANON in The Dalles: The Dalles Serenity meeting every Monday at 7pm @ Gateway Presbyterian Church, 1111 Dry Hollow. For more info, call 541-296-2677.
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
TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. 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.
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SIMCOE AUTO AUCTION Thursday, May 14 109 Wing Road Goldendale, WA 98620 Viewing starts at 10am Auction 11am-12pm 509-314-0084
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com
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Beth Wood, Collection Librarian Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org
May the 4th Be With You!
Happy Star Wars Day! Traditionally (and embraced by Disney),
May 4 is a celebration of the movie franchise and all that has evolved since the original Star Wars movie was released in May, 1977. At this point, we’re up to 11+ movies, numerous TV series, and a new movie—”The Mandalorian and Grogu”— coming out this month. Not to mention the Disney theme park! Kiggins Theatre will be showing “Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope” (the first movie) on the big screen on Monday night. If you want to immerse yourself in the world of rebels and rogues, Wookiees, and womp rats, the library and I are here to help. After you have gotten your fill of movies, expand your Jedi
senses with these titles: History
• “Star Wars Encyclopedia” by Dan Brooks (2024)
• “Star Wars Dawn of the Rebellion” by Pablo Hidalgo (2023)
The Mind
• “Be More Yoda” by Christian Blauvelt (2018)
• “Star Wars Psychology: Dark Side of the Mind” by Travis Langley, ed. (2015)
Good Food, Eat
• “Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook” by Jenn Fujikawa (2023)
• “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook” by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel (2019)
• “The Physics of Star Wars” by Patrick Johnson (2017)
Crafts
• “Star Wars: The Official Crochet Pattern Book” by Leah Parker (2025)
Flavor meets function: how busy families can balance time, taste, and nutrition
(Feature Impact) In those precious few minutes between waking up and heading out the door or arriving home from school pickup, the pantry is a common destination. Seeking a graband-go lunch, sending your student off with a bite of protein or searching for an afternoon snack can leave you scanning the shelves for a go-to solution. With snackers increasingly mindful about what they put in their bodies, you’re not alone if you’re looking for a snacking shakeup – in fact, in a recent survey conducted by Bumble Bee Seafoods and FleishmanHillard’s TRUE Global Intelligence, 50% of Americans agreed it’s hard to find snacks that meet all their needs. According to the survey, people are looking for foods that offer:
• “Bang for their buck” (78%)
• Affordability (61%)
• Protein packed (51%)
• Meet specific dietary goals (48%)
• Easy to eat on the go (35%)
Among all factors, however, 70% said great taste is most important, proving flavor remains the single biggest driver of snacking decisions.
In response to demand for powerhouse snacks that do it all while tasting amazing, Bumble Bee Snackers easy-open, single-serve cans are shaking up snack time with a variety of bold flavors that are perfect for any time, place, budget or craving.
The various unique flavors can be eaten right from the can and are perfect for snacking occasions, from zesty Lemon Pepper to bold and savory Hickory Smoke, tastebud-tingling Sweet Heat, spicy Thai Chili and nostalgic Tuna Salad while traditionalists can opt for classic Chunk Light Tuna.
“Snacking has evolved,” said Dana Kowal, senior director brand marketing
and corporate affairs at Bumble Bee Seafoods. “People want it all: bold flavor, real protein and grab-and-go simplicity—and they want it at a price that makes sense.” The 3-ounce cans are premixed and can be enjoyed straight from the can, paired with crackers or veggies, or tossed in salads, sandwiches or wraps. To turn them into quick, family-friendly dinners or make-ahead lunches, consider these adorably colorful and crave-worthy Rainbow Tuna Bowls balanced with sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp radish and spicy tuna. For a perfect addition to your game day spread, these Bang Bang Tuna Sliders are spicy, creamy, crunchy and easier to make than they look with just a few ingredients and fun flavor. Tuna is topped with a layer of coleslaw and spicy mayo to solve those afternoon hunger pangs whether you’re in the office or enjoying the comforts of home.
When dinnertime calls for a busyseason meal that’s light yet filling, Garden Farro Tuna Salad is a mustsave recipe to add to your rotation. It’s bright, herbaceous and offers easy experimentation – simply swap similar ingredients based on what’s fresh and in-season or make it all your own with your family’s favorite produce. To find more snacking solutions that are packed with flavor while saving time and money, visit BumbleBee.com.
• “The Jedi Path: A Manual for Students of the Force” by Daniel Wallace (2021)
• “How Not to Get Eaten by Ewoks: And Other Galactic Survival Skills” by Christian Blauvelt (2019)
Strategy
• “Star Wars Outer Rim” board game (2019)
Fiction books set in the Star Wars universe are as plentiful as space garbage (but smell way better). Publication is overseen by the Lucasfilm Story Group, which holds strict rules for continuity within the franchise. Hot authors include Timothy Zahn, Claudia Gray, James Luceno, John Jackson Miller, and Charles Soule.
And speaking of heat, do you know what the temperature is inside of a tauntaun? … It’s Luke warm.
Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
New at the Library
FICTION
“Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon” by Mike Chen
“Deadly Force” by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
“Shadow Strike” by Brad Taylor
NONFICTION
“Confronting Chronic Pain: A Guide to Relief” by Steven Richeimer
“Free Style: Unlock Creative Home Designs” by Liz Kamarul
“The 29-minute Vegan” by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
CHILDREN
“When You Dream Big!” by Peter H. Reynolds “”We the People” Is All the People” by Howard W. Reeves
“Ahsoka: Rebel Jedi” by Matt Jones This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion
• furikake, for serving
• Sriracha, for serving
In two shallow bowls, layer rice on bottom then evenly divide radish, tuna, mango, edamame, avocado, cabbage and scallion. Sprinkle with furikake and Sriracha.
In small bowl, mix cabbage, lime juice, oil and salt. In another small bowl, mix mayo, chili sauce and minced chili from tuna can.
On bottom of each bun, evenly divide layer of coleslaw followed by tuna. Drizzle sauce over top, to taste. Cap with top bun and serve.
Last week, we went out to celebrate with my oldest and most curmudgeonly friend, Andrew. Andrew is a tax preparer, so even if I hadn’t been in Mexico for the last three months, I still would not have seen much of him. He makes a good living by working insanely hard during the tax season and then teaching and taking a few classes the rest of the year. Andrew is very worn out by April 15, so after he had recovered, my husband, Peter, and I took Andrew out to eat at a favorite Italian restaurant.
We had a lot to celebrate. Andrew had made it through another tax season. I had just signed the contract for “The Turnip House,” and “Loon Point” was doing well. Peter gave me a small stuffed loon that calls when you press its belly.
“Whoo-hoo!” the loon said.
“That is so great,” I told Peter. “This will be my emotional support loon!”
“You are going to have to write more books,” Andrew said, cleaning his plate, “so we can do this more often.”
Peter and I used to have a neighbor, Joe, who made fun of us. “You two are always celebrating something!” Joe would say, and I knew he thought we were a little ridiculous.
But I think it’s important to celebrate the milestones in life. I don’t think a celebration needs to involve buying anything larger than a loon plush toy or anything fancier than a plate of spaghetti with an old friend, but I think it’s important.
Peter and I married late. Peter is 10 years older than me, and even though he solemnly promised when we married to live to be 105, we know that time is uncertain, and we can
never know how much of it we will have together. We’ve now been married 11 years, and we have found things to celebrate throughout the year, every year. No matter what Joe thinks about it, we will continue to look for reasons to celebrate.
Andrew’s mother died right at the start of the tax season. I wrote to him and asked if it made it easier or harder for him, being so busy after such a big loss. He said it was good to be busy, but when a client came in who had just lost someone close to them, he said he would tell them about his own loss, and that was hard.
But most of Andrew’s clients have been coming to him for years. Doing their taxes, as he does, Andrew knows a lot about their lives and the changes that have happened over the years. Sharing his own loss with these people who trust him with their finances seems appropriate—even if it is hard.
Next week, I will go to a celebration of life for Andrew’s mother. It will be another celebration—if a sad one. She lived to be 94, and she had become more infirm in the last year. She had talked with Andrew about dying, and she knew the time was getting near.
We will get together and hear stories about her life from the people who cared about her. It will be a small affair, Andrew says, and nothing fancy. Andrew is bringing the food.
But I will be there for Andrew because he has been there for me. What Joe doesn’t understand is that we celebrate everything— the good and the bad and the unusual and the inevitable. We celebrate because, even if we live to be 105, life is short, and it is cause for celebration.
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Jacqeline Cochran
Not too long ago people believed women did not belong in the cockpit of an airplane. It was during that time when Jacqueline Cochran changed the world’s opinion and became one of the greatest pilots in history. She set records and broke down barriers. She refused to accept the limits people tried to place on her because she was a woman. To her, flying felt like freedom. She set speed, distance, and altitude records that amazed even the most experienced pilots. Jackie wanted to prove that women could fly just as fast and just as skillfully as men. She soared past her own expectations and rewrote the history of women in aviation.
She won one of the most famous races in flying history, The Bendix Trophy Race. In this race pilots flew aircraft across the United States. They battled weather, stress, and exhaustion in order to be called the best pilot. Planes had no navigation systems and you had to fly close enough to the ground and stick your head out of the window to see where you were going. At that time it took about 16 hours by plane to fly from Burbank, California to Cleveland, Ohio. On a normal day in modern planes it takes about 4 hours to fly that same route. Jackie Cochran was the only aviatrix, (female pilot) to fly in the Bendix that year. Think about it, her drive to be the best woman pilot in the world led Jackie to win a race across the country against men.
What has a nose and flies but can’t smell?
An airplane!
During World War II, Jacqueline Cochran helped create the Women Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs. The WASPs flew military airplanes to ports where they were loaded on ships and taken to places where they were needed. This left male pilots available to fight during the war. The women tested new and repaired aircraft including bombers. At first, many people didn’t think women should fly military planes, but they soon realized they were wrong. There were more than a thousand WASPs and although 38 women died during the war, they played a large part in the United States gaining air superiority.
Luckily Jackie lived through the war and in 1953, with the help of her good friend, Chuck Yeager, she became the first woman to break the sound barrier. That means she flew a powerful jet faster than the speed of sound. The shockwave, called a sonic boom, proved she had gone beyond what many people thought was possible. She lived a life showing the world that courage and determination can make any dream come true.
We don’t learn about Jaqueline Cochran in history classes, but we should. She should be honored for what she did and who she was. By breaking records, leading others, and opening doors for women, she became a hidden hero that people should look up to.
Jaqueline Cochran talks with her good friend Chuck Yeager, while she sits in the F-86 Sabrejet, that she was flying when she broke the sound barrier.
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