Headlines & History since 1879 Goldendale, Washington
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026
Vol. 147 No. 36
Animal shelter focus of County workshop
Observatory status up in the air Lou Marzeles Editor Goldendale Observatory’s signature telescope has gone dark for public programs, and Washington State Parks is offering little explanation beyond acknowledging a staffing problem that leaves no one readily available to operate the specialized equipment. Solar and evening programs at Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site have been suspended indefinitely, although the grounds remain open daily for self-guided visits. The suspension comes amid the unexplained apparent absence of longtime Observatory administrator Troy Carpenter, who has been closely identified with the facility and its public astronomy programs. The Sentinel attempted to contact Carpenter August 28 after learning that the Observatory website was reporting programs closed because of staffing issues. The newspaper asked Carpenter what was happening, noting that the closure was already having an impact locally: a person who operates a short-term rental in Goldendale reported cancellations from guests who had planned to visit the Observatory. Carpenter did not respond, although the email to him did not bounce back as undeliverable. The Sentinel sent a second request August 31, this time copying Jill Sprance-Carr, Washington State Parks manager for the region. Sprance-Carr responded that solar and evening programs had been canceled “for the time being due to staffing issues.” She said the Observatory campus remained open for self-guided exploration from 6:30 a.m. to dusk daily and referred The Sentinel to the State Parks website for updates. The Sentinel responded that the information was already available on the website and asked for details about what was actually happening at the Observatory. Sprance-Carr’s subsequent response shed somewhat more light on the situation, although it stopped short of explaining the apparent staffing change. “We’ve temporarily paused solar and evening programming at the Goldendale Observatory because the telescope is a complicated piece of equipment that requires specialized training to operate,” she wrote. “Unfortunately, that means we can’t have other rangers fillin when we have vacancies or trained staff are unavailable,” Sprance-Carr continued. “We still invite visitors to come for self-guided tours and look forward to offering programming again as soon as we’re able.” Her reference to “vacancies” raises an obvious question concerning Carpenter, who has served as the Observatory’s administrator for more than a decade and is trained to operate its telescope. State Parks has not told The Sentinel whether Carpenter resigned, was dismissed, was transferred, is on leave, or remains employed by the agency in some other capacity. Nor has the agency provided a timetable for restoration of the Observatory’s public programs. Personnel matters generally are subject to restrictions on what government agencies will disclose about individual employees. The Sentinel has received no explanation from Carpenter concerning his status. For now, the practical result is clear even if the circumstances behind it are not: Goldendale’s internationally known Observatory remains open to visitors, but its centerpiece public programming has stopped. State Parks says it intends to resume programming when it is able to do so.
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NEAR UNANIMITY: A speaker addresses the packed room at the County data center workshop Thursday.
Residents urge County to slow down on data centers Lorrie Fox For The Sentinel
Last Thursday’s data center workshop at the Klickitat County Services Building drew a crowd so large that the Mt. Adams Conference Room was standing room only. Staff removed the glass dividing wall and brought in additional chairs for the foyer as constituents gathered and mingled. Outside, parking lots were full. For more than two hours, par-
ticipants pressed Klickitat County commissioners over a growing list of proposed data centers, questioning where the facilities should be allowed, how much water and electricity they could consume, what their construction and operation could mean for nearby communities, and who would pay for the infrastructure needed to support them. Residents who signed up to speak raised questions and voiced concerns that, in many cases, left
commissioners with a clear message: slow down. “This is happening too quickly, and we can’t let it steamroll us,” said Pam, a High Prairie resident who said she has lived in Klickitat County for 37 years. Many called for a moratorium while the county studied the issue. The workshop was not a vote, and commissioners did not impose a moratorium. Instead, com-
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The Klickitat County commissioners’ afternoon workshop on September 3 was a much quieter affair than the morning version but no less passionate for the few who attended. At issue was whether or not the county should pursue construction of an animal shelter or return a state grant of approximately $824,000 originally obtained by former state legislator Gina Mosbrucker. Fortunately, the grant timeline was rolled over into the next state biennium, with a June 2027 deadline. One of the holdups has been that, as a public body, the county would be required to pay prevailing wages for any contractor it hired. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter has estimated that would inflate construction costs from an estimated $600,000 to between $800,000 and $900,000. Using county staff to build the shelter could lower labor costs, but it conflicts with another grant-funded project at the fairgrounds with the same deadline. The same comments have been brought up for years, but at this meeting, for the first time, a narrow path forward appeared possible. Proponents, including Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer, suggested building the shelter as an add-on to the building on Potts Lane used by the Sheriff’s Department. The site had several advantages. The building and land are already owned by the county. Attaching it to the existing building would reduce the utilities cost and give access to a bathroom, removing the necessity to include one in a new building. And the grounds are already surrounded by a chain link fence, removing another costly expense. Ultimately, commissioners decided there was a possibili-
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HORRIFIC ATTACK: Late Saturday night, September 5, a chilling attack sent a patron at Hot Rods Bar on Main Street in Goldendale to the hospital with grave head injuries. This scene from a video obtained by The Sentinel shows at left a woman in green, whom people nearby were calling “Dawn,” as she followed a man toward the victim, seated at right in the white and black baseball cap. Moments later, just before reaching the victim, the man grabbed the metal chair near him and, like using a golf swing, smashed the edge of the chair into the victim’s head. Multiple eye witnesses have identified the woman and the man with her, but pending receipt of the requested police report, The Sentinel is withholding full names to ensure independent verification.
Rejected late ballots jump in state Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
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NEW SEASON ON A NEW FIELD: Friday night the Goldendale School District held a ribbon cutting for its new athletic field, which was followed by a game against Riverview. The new field was heartily welcomed, though the Timberwolves lost the game.
Over 20,000 ballots in Washington’s primary election last month were rejected because they came in too late, thousands more than in 2024. This comes as election officials have raised the alarm over the U.S. Postal Service not postmarking mail-in ballots on the day they’re received due to reduced service and faraway processing centers. Officials here have encouraged Washingtonians to use ballot drop boxes or mail their ballots at least a week before election day to ensure they’ll be counted. Late last year, the Postal Service finalized a rule saying that a piece of mail’s “postmark date does not inherently or necessarily align with the date on which the Postal Service first accepted possession of the mailpiece.” Statewide, the number of ballots not counted because of late postmarks increased 32%. In the 2024 primary, 16,131 votes were uncounted because of this. This year, it was 20,267, despite lower turnout overall at about 37%. Over two-thirds of ballots were returned via drop box this year, up a tick from 2024.
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Answer to last week’s Mystery Picture
This picture has been colorized. Several readers named four of the five people in this picture. They are,
left to right: Kay Cameron, Ruth Garner, unknown, Frances Lindner, and Danny Sparrell.
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Looking Back September 9, 1956 – 70 Years Ago Editor Comments: A classified ad in last week’s Sentinel offered a rather unusual bargain to our readers, and we are more than slightly curious about the outcome. We suspect a bit of it, from the reactions of various parents whom we have queried. The ad reads “Girls – I have 9 kittens to give away. Will give you 5 cents apiece to take them away.” Who could resist. Ken Hil, our local postmaster has called our attention, rather proudly we thought, to the fact that progress has come to the Goldendale post office. The scratchy old post office fountain pen is no more. Monday morning found the dried-up ink wells missing, and taking their place shiny new ball point pens proudly were exchanged. The old order has passed. September 2, 1971 – 55 Years Ago The State of Washington lost the services of one of its most veteran fire-fighters and one of the most knowledgeable woodsmen in this region with the retirement of R. H. “Dick” Sellers, September 1. A native of central Klickitat County, Dick knew the terrain between the Columbia Hills and the summit of the Simcoe’s almost by heart after 32 years as a fire control officer in this area. A thousand fires and more had called him to all points from the Klickitat River eastward at all hours of the day and all days of the season. He knew where all the people lived, where all the roads were, where the streams were, how the ridges ran, and how to get into and out of the box canyons. Dick was born in a log cabin four miles north of Goldendale on land homesteaded by his father, June 6, 1908. He has lived ever since within a few miles of the place except during some of his early years. September 2, 1971 – 55 Years Ago Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Georgeville housing development occurred Monday at the site six miles northeast of Goldendale. Plans for the 15-unit Indian subdivision were started in 1966, according to Levi George, one of the participants in the project. It was originally scheduled for 26 houses, but the rockiness of the terrain caused disapproval of the water system and drainfield for that many units. September 9, 1976 – 50 Years Ago Goldendale School District board of directors held a special meeting August 25 to decide in which buildings school would start September 13 for the upcoming 1976-1977 school year. After all was said and done, the directors decided to reopen schools in Goldendale’s original buildings. Work at the new Goldendale High School site continues. It will be at least until October and probably until November before a move can be made into the new building. September 11, 1986 – 40 Years Ago Nancy and Steve Cunningham are the owners of Klickitat County PUD’s first Super Good Cents Home. The home is located on Number 4 Road east of Goldendale. It was certified by Super Good Cents Representative Mary Jean Lord in September. Commissioner Harold Hill, president of the PUD Board of Commissioners, presented the Cunninghams with a certificate of award and a scrap book of photographs of the home in different stages of construction. They also received a check for $2,000. September 7, 2006 – 20 Years Ago Judy Bane is so popular with some people in the farthest reaches of Klickitat County that she often gets free cookies when she pulls up in their driveways. “I love this job,” Bane said during the Klickitat County Fair when the Goldendale Community Library Bookmobile was on exhibit. Judy Bane has been driving the bookmobile year-round to all parts of the County for 20 years. The bookmobile has served more than 10,000 patrons since it began making rounds through the county during the early 1970s. — Richard Lefever Klickitat County Historical Society
Lt. David Toomey Escapes Death; Writes Details of Experience June 8, 1944 The following is a copy of a letter received recently from Lt. David Toomey, somewhere in Italy, by Ruth Magee, of Klickitat, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Magee. Lt. Toomey flies a P-38 in photo reconnaissance and was on his 33rd of 100 missions. The letter follows: It’s good to be alive. Only now am I fully able to appreciate it, for I am quite aware of how a person hates to give it up. Life is a good thing and very precious. It’s been nearly four days now, and I feel pretty good so will try to tell you all about it as you should know. You see, I’ve been wounded… not badly, but I’ll be laid up here in this hospital for a little while and probably not fly again for a while. Shoulder Is Fractured My left shoulder is fractured. At first it was badly dislocated, but a Polish medic set it for me, and already I’m able to use it. I just have to take care of it because the large bone in my upper arm is splintered, and it will take time to mend. Of course all the muscles and tendons in my shoulder were pulled and still give me a good deal of pain. The shoulder itself is quite swollen and throbs, but with a little massage and oil of wintergreen, thanks to the nurse, it will be o.k. My eyes are very badly bloodshot due to concussion and internal hemorrhage, but they only look worse than they are. It will take a couple weeks to absorb the hemorrhage before they become clear again. So you see… I’m not so bad off as you’d think a guy would be who bailed out of a P-38 going 400 miles an hour. Has To Bail Out And that’s the story. It all happened last Sunday. The weather was good, and I went
out early in the morning for a short mission just over the lines. It was an easy one, and I wasn’t much bothered. I took off and climbed to 27,000 feet where I leveled off and began my first run, but I guess it just wasn’t my day. Just as I got lined up, an enemy fighter, an FW-190, broke through the clouds directly in front of me. I’m not sure if he was firing or not, but I was so surprised that I peeled off and went into a fast dive. It was too fast, though I discovered that too late. I don’t know what became of the FW because it took all my strength to try to get the ship out of the dive. It was too late, and I was going too fast and too vertical. The ship began shuddering and vibrating terribly, and it took all my strength to grip the controls, for they were vibrating terribly, too. I chopped my throttle and did what I could to pull it out, but it was no go. Finally the stabilizer blew off and then the rudder and everything went smooth again, though the controls were loose in my hands. Then an aileron tore off, and the ship began to spin. The noise of the air as it went by outside was terrible, and the plane was shaking in every joint. I looked at the air speed, and it said 400, so I decided it was time to go. I pulled the escape release, and the wind made an awful roaring sound. I faintly remember getting my safety belt released and nothing more. The plane was spinning, and probably the only thing that saved me was that because it threw me clear. The next thing I remember was spinning around in the air, and I was spinning fast and it was terrible. The blast of air when I went out had torn my shirt completely off and my helmet and tore my pants to shreds. Stick your
I knew a guy whose teeth were so yellow, when he smiled, cars slowed down. My dad’s motto was, “Neither a lender nor a borrower be.” Which is why he lost his job at the library. Letters Trick: Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by itslef but the wrod as a wlohe. hand out of the car window sometime, and you will realize what a slap in the face the wind can be when you’re traveling 400 miles per hour. Can’t Find Parachute But the worst part of it all was my left arm was paralyzed, and I couldn’t find my chute, so I thought it had been torn off too. What a helpless feeling it is to be spinning around in the air thousands of feet above the earth only to find you haven’t a parachute, and death is only a matter of minutes away. I fully thought my time had come, and it was a terrible feeling. There were rushes of thoughts through my mind. I kept thinking I was too young to die, and I just couldn’t believe it was actually going to happen. It just didn’t seem true; then something made me feel again for my parachute to be sure it was really gone. Can you imagine the relief that was mine when I found it was only part of my pants which had been torn away and my chute was still there? The next moment I found the rip cord and pulled it, and the beautiful white silk blossomed above me. My foot was caught in the shroud lines, and I was hanging upside down, but as soon as I got untangled, I was o.k., though I must have fallen 10,000 feet before I found I still had my chute. It’s a good thing I had lots of altitude, for I had surely given up. Is Rescued By Soldiers I landed soon after in a tree on a very steep hillside. I figured out that I was behind my own lines only because the wind was right. If it had been the other way,
I’d probably be a prisoner of war now. My left arm was useless and pained me terribly. When I looked at it, I could see it was out of joint. I managed to get out of my chute, and then I fainted. How long I don’t know. I don’t remember much after that because of the pain in my arm. Some Polish soldiers climbed the hill and found me and carried me down to a dressing station where a Polish officer put my arm back in joint. After that I felt much better, and from there I went to a Polish field hospital where I received very good care from some wonderful nurses. Though they couldn’t understand me, they sure were perfect to me, and I stayed there overnight, though I slept little because of the pain in my shoulder. The next day I was driven to this big general hospital, and now everything’s swell, and my shoulder only hurts me when it gets tired. It was a hell of an experience, and I assure you I never want to go through it again, for I might not be so lucky. Everyone says I had about a 1 to 100 chance of getting out, and they can’t figure out why I’m no more injured than I am. But it is all over now, and I’m quite thankful that I was so lucky. The Doc was just in and said it may take two weeks for the fracture to heal and maybe another week and I can get out of here. When the fellas from my outfit finally found me, they had 7 letters, and yesterday came three more with various pictures. They were perfect, and I can’t tell you how I enjoyed them.
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Goldendale, Washington
The day Dolly died will last in memory for a long time
I was in the third grade when my teacher announced that President Kennedy had been shot. I was in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Englewood, Ohio, when I heard on the radio that Elvis had died. I will always remember where I was when I learned the sad news that Dolly Parton had died. The first time I saw Dolly was on The Porter Wagoner Show. For a long time, Wagoner’s female guest artist was Norma Jean. He always introduced her as “the pretty miss Norma Jean.” Then, one Saturday night there was a new guest singer. It was Dolly. Dolly was a young rising star who caught the attention of Wagoner. He knew she was an awesome talent. The parting song that she wrote for Wagoner, “I Will Always Love You,” became a major hit. It became even bigger Guest Column when it was sung by Whitney Houston in the 1992 movie The Bodyguard. Dr. Glenn Houston’s version of the song has Mollette sold over 24 million copies worldwide and has over 800 million downloads on Spotify. Dolly made an indelible impression on all of us. Anyone who ever heard her sing or watched her in a movie was touched by the person of Dolly. She wrote great songs. She was an amazing singer and fabulous actress. She was a smart business person. Her success brought her more successes. There is nothing that any writer or television/radio person can add to Dolly. All we can do is grieve and embrace all she gave us, which was a lot. She had 25 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Song chart. She had many other popular hits like “9 to 5” and “Islands in the Stream.” She made movies, including 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, and Joyful Noise. She won 11 Grammys out of 55 nominations. She had many business adventures including Dollywood, a theme park in Sevierville, Tennessee. She owned Dolly Wines, a line of cake mixes with Duncan Hines, a pet accessories line called Doggy Parton, and a plethora of fragrances. She had apparel and beauty products and Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop. Recently, she was working on building a hotel in Nashville called Song Teller Hotel. Her net worth has been estimated to be between $450 to $650 million. We loved Dolly for a lot of reasons. She was a real person. Her super success never tarnished her ability to connect with people on all levels. Her Imaginations Library project has gifted millions of books to children. Her financial support of hospitals and medical research was also in the millions. She supported multiple humanitarian causes that encouraged so many. I saw her in the Ryman Auditorium just a few years back. She was doing an acoustic performance with no bells or whistles and only a small ensemble of musicians. It was a simple show to raise money for struggling Nashville musicians. My wife and I were able to buy seats in the balcony and then sat for a mesmerizing two-hour show of Dolly just giving us her best in song and performance. I believe that’s how she lived her daily life, and that’s one of many reasons why we will always love her.
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for three hours. I contacted the bank for an I think the city of Goldendale explanation. The answer was The Festival of Wheels gave it needs to rethink supporting essentially that “we wouldn’t do another try this year. It seems the burnouts in our park. Next year that.” Then why is it in your docuterm is really cans who subscribe to Washington’s Don’t let this happen to much don’t This attendance has dwindled issuesoft-sounding a permit to any group ments, I asked. The answer was to a no-fault excuse for law breakers fictitious right to work law. lower levels than when the event that wants to burn-out. There are send me up the chain of command. andinpoliticians at theitexpense of second Two person methods employed to destawants to use wasThe new,president 10 years ago. There aretheplaces the county where could The gave the same Americans. The kid-glove treatment bilize America include purposely postal service to end Washington’s a lot of competing car shows this be held, just not in the city please. answer as the first and then was of the criminal likewise bestowed uncontrolled immigration as found voteofby mail a ridiculous time year, sowith it doesn’t surpriseruleI hate toxic smoke, is and you should to have me contacted by some-one on violent native-born offenders in in sanctuary in tandem with that will give him sway over who me . too. higher up. That person has not mass terms the police refugee can vote. This year Goldendale MotorOn Septof4 defunding I will be asking the and contacted mesettlement. after more than a other pro-criminal measures. This is planned and fueled across The postal service was estabsports Association and ABATE mayor and his administration to week so I am following through a petitionforbidding was signed by the world by the globalist elite lished for the purpose of spreading brought back the burn-out, which makeRecall an ordinance on what I told the bank contacts I as we many local people to defund the witness in what remains of Western information that is not controlled was tried several times in the past anyone from reckless unsafe burn- was going to do—write a letter to County Sheriff’s or Office Europe. by the government so citizens couldoutsKlickitat with questionable benefits to the in any ones neighborhood the editor to be sure local folks are and use the money for social procan absorb some be informed. The postal service has town. This year someone had the any street in the Goldendale city aware A of nation how Columbia Bank is level grams. immigration of itsits choosing no authority open restrict brilliant idea totouse theorold skate- mylimits. I would appreciate some choosing to deal with accountbut will Accommodation dangerremain sovereign only if rejects the mail park without courttowarrant board as aaplace stage thethatsupport from like-mindedfor citizens holders. ouscouncil criminal elements has beenMyidea that immigrants aren’t able to provides specifics about a possible return of the burnout. It was held at the meeting. Let them concern is that a comment repeated thousands of times resultaccess generous benefits the welcrime being committed with that on the concrete slab, a tempting know how you feel. as broad as this opens the door ing in violence and numerous fare state provides This, and mail. It’s the postal services medium fornot anyone inclined to for abuse. I have had nothem. difficulmurders. This results from liberal enforcing border security, are two business to consider what is in my Ken bum rubber. Rednecks of many McKune ties with our local branch and am sanctuary policies mainly found to discouragehas economic mailbox. degrees, punk kids or maybe the Goldendale sorrymain that ways the headquarters immigration. And thought post office was in Democrat-controlled blue states, little old Ilady fromthe Pasadena. decided to take such a hard line. Cheap labor advocates also under financial third Cespecially liberal cities. I personally wasstrain? left withOne a bad It ap-pears I will need to look for a habitPredictably, a San Francisco jury ually look the other way on of the country votes by mail. That taste in my mouth and lungs. Even bank that does not behave in this illegal Zarate innocent of Steinle’s immigration as the ever-expanding equalsI100 million voters. though made it a point to Mailing stay I found recently received an updated manner. death. He was instead convicted of welfare state also pay dividends for all those ballots by mail brings in away from the burn-out and was at “Terms for Business and Deposit the minor charge from of illegal posses-Kenpeople on both sides of politics. close to where 100 million dollars basedAccount my home I thought I would Agreement” ColumMargraf sion of a firearm. on first class postage rates. Half of escape the noise and smoke, when bia Bank. I am not in the habit of Goldendale Yetthe even this but wrist slap was these mail,reading Mike Goodpaster the toxicballots cloud are rosereturned from the by park fine print for some thrown by Ian appeals which equals to another Goldendale and drifted over close the Little Klicki- 50reason thisout time did. I camecourt thatan ruled sinceline Zarate the pismillion revenue. tat Riverdollars Park in (the swimming across “added” that held I found tolconcerning. only a brief Again, time, the jury wasn’t The worry about pool) on president to the kidsshould and families at very this line given option and to find him innohispool duties and not beis both the and as onpresident to me while I was forthe personal business Keep it local cent asIthe did “We not technically using on themy postal serviceWe to were advanceaccounts. sitting property. reads: may refuse possess it. Ignored was the reality that his agenda. If he can’t win at the contaminated by the toxins in the to open and account and may close Don’t take a chance on buying forheaccount certainly theany weapon ballot and box because are ayour smoke, my eyes his andideas throat at possessed any time for eign beef. I have a hard time believlong enough to murder the young failure, that is a problem for him, were imitated, and my lungs filled reason or for no reason at all.” ing it’s regulated to the same safety woman. not the postal service. Following with carbon monoxide and other the“For No Reason At All” I particustandards as domestic beef. Zarate’s illegal incursions into president on this is un-American cancer causing toxic compounds larly found offensive. Supporting local ranchers is one and contrary to what the founding America over a period of three dec- way to invest in the quality and fathers established in the constitu- ades is due to the Left encouraging strength of your community’s food him and others by its pro-criminal tion. supply. When you buy beef from I’m very disappointed with my policies. This is driven by sanctu- local ranchers, you have a better fellow citizens who would even con- ary that Democrats imagined into opportunity to learn how the cattle sider this alternative of having the existence as authentic law. were raised, what standards were In the end Zarate was again simpostal service restrict my vote. followed, and where the meat came ply deported for a seventh time, from. Local purchases also help Thomas Wilson despite his crime of willful murder. keep family farms and ranching The butcher’s thumb is uniformly Goldendale communities economically strong, weighted against law-abiding Amerallowing them to continue producican citizens to favor crime and ing food for the community. rebellion against the logic of the When food quality matters, it’s Think about this when you vote rule of law, which is necessary for important not to assume that all any society to survive. Such is life Jose Zarate, a foreign national in the blue states like Washington. imported beef is the same quality as and career criminal, had been This includes Klickitat County and our local beef or as healthy. Nutritional value depends on factors deported from American soil six all towns and cities. such as the cut, fat content, feedtimes after earning multiple felony Some elected officials, including arrests. Zarate is but one of thou- locals, have been voluntarily neu- ing practices, processing, storage, and preparation. The best approach sands of similar examples. tered to conform to the non-enforceSuffering no real consequence or ment of the law found in neutrality is to choose beef from reputable fear of the American justice system that requires police to stand aside local ranchers who are transparent due to open border and sanctuary when dealing with illegal aliens. about their practices. By supporting policies, he returned a seventh time These issues are worthy of consid- responsible ranchers, consumers and shot San Francisco sightseer eration when voters consider who to can encourage careful land stewardship, high animal-care standKate Steinle in the back, killing her. elect as sheriff and commissioner. ards, and a more reliable local food Four months before Steinle’s Not content in its corruption, libmurder, federal authorities had eral politicians further poke their system. Choosing locally raised beef can requested Zarate be held on a finger in the eye of the public with 48-hour immigration detainer to the oxymoronic idea to legalize ille- be both a way to seek quality and a meaningful way to support and give federal authorities time to gal immigrants to serve as cops. provide local employment for people assume custody of him and again This is the reality of the sanctuary who help feed the community. deport him. movement evident at the high table San Francisco police, under the of progressives. The Left pushes authority a leftist government pol- this as do advocates for cheap labor Delmer Eldred icy euphemistically called sanctu- at any price. This includes RepubliGoldendale ary, instead released him.
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Read The Eagle’s View Many Glenwood residents remember the late Frank Leaton, who grew up in Glenwood and graduated from high school here in 1972. After a long career in the Navy, Frank passed away in 2003. I’m sorry to share the news that his son Jerad recently passed away at age 50. Our condolences go to his mother, Linda, and all the Leaton family. After a summer hiatus, the Glenwood Women’s Club has resumed monthly meetings. All women are very welcome to join this group that’s been a fixture in Glenwood since 1934. Our focus is on community service. We support the Halloween Festival on Main Street, Community Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and help children of the community when a need is brought to our attention. We partner with the Glenwood Homemakers for that service. We’ve reached out to the school and church to let us know if there’s a way we can help. We have supplied backpacks, gym shoes, athletic bags, and other needs. Each year we award a scholarship to a graduating Glenwood student. It’s a very meaningful group whose members are devoted to our wonderful little community. The September meeting is coming up this week,
Thursday the 10th at 11 a.m. at my home, with President Carla Dillenburg taking the lead. We will be making plans for participating in the Glenwood Homemakers Fall Bazaar. All our proceeds from the bazaar go toward supporting community service projects. Visitors are welcome to attend the meeting to learn what we’re about. I attended one such meeting soon after we retired and moved back to the farm because I knew how much being a member of the Glenwood Women’s Club meant to my late mother-inlaw, Wallie Pierce. At the end of that meeting, I knew I wanted to be a part of that great little organization. Over the years, we’ve lost members and there are very few left. But we will continue to strive to serve this community we love as long as we can. If you haven’t yet read the September 4 edition of The Eagle’s View, an amazing school newsletter compiled and presented by Principal Bev, please take the opportunity to do so. It’s well worth the read. There are great things in the works for boosting school spirit and so many great programs and upcoming plans. You can find the link to the newsletter on the Glenwood School District Facebook page.
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County morning workshop a quick one Rodger Nichols
For The Sentinel Klickitat County’s morning workshop session on September 1 was quick, clocking in at just 32 minutes. Here are some of the highlights: • Planning Director Scott Edelman said they were somewhat disappointed with the vendor of the short-term rental software who had been slower to respond than expected. To date, he said, only about half of the short-term rentals in the county had been processed. The total so far was 170 shortterm rentals, and 20 of them were in accessory dwelling units that cannot legally be used as short-term rentals. Fines are expected to be in the $150 to $200 range. • An amendment potentially reducing the energ y overlay zone for solar projects
is proceeding, with a review of contracted attorney comments on September 21 and a planning commission public hearing scheduled for September 28 at 6 p.m. • The first of two new aircraft hangars, each with room to store 10 airplanes, is drawing lots of interest, as airport manager Jeff Reynard reported: “The good news in our T-hanger project is we have six leases signed,” he said, “and tenants are actively texting me all morning wanting to know what time they can get in . The project is moving along very, very nicely.” This is the first of two T-hangars planned for the airport. Each is designed to hold ten airplanes. A T-hanger narrows at the back for the plane’s tail and widens at the front to match the span of the wings, forming a “T”. Planes are backed into the space.
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Building a unit so half of the hangars open onto one side of the building and half on the other creates an interlocking pattern that allows more planes in a smaller footprint. • Public Works Director Jeff Hunter explained why drivers on SR-14 near the Hood River-White Salmon bridge might see a very bio-friendly way of dealing with some stubborn vegetation: “They cut down a lot of the smaller trees, and then the blackber ries took off like mad,” he said. So this year instead of mowing it down so it comes back, they’re going to put goats out there. We don’t own the goats. The goats are not ours, thank goodness, but they’re going to try to eradicate some of the blackberries with the goats.” In the formal afternoon session, much of the discussion was about data centers. Several
people questioned why the other two members of the board did not support Commissioner To d d Andrews’ motion last week to enact a six-month moratorium on data centers in the county. Another person questioned the classif ication of data centers as warehouses under Title 19 zoning ordinances, which would allow them as an outright permitted use in industrial parks and wondered where and when that decision had been made. T h e a n sw e r ? T h e February 21 meeting of the county planning commission in 2023, which concluded that “Data centers are good t a r g e t m a rk e t s f o r Klickitat County.” The issue was discussed in depth at the board’s workshop session on Thursday, September 3, in the meeting room in the courthouse annex.
U.S. Postal Service announces temporary price change The U.S. Postal Service filed notice August 25 with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price change for some package products for the 2026 peak holiday season. It said the temporary price adjustment was to help cover extra handling costs for the peak season. The planned change for peak season, which was approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would affect prices on the following retail and c o m m e rc i a l d o m e s t i c c o m p e t i t ive p a r c e l s : Priority Mail Express (PME), Priority Mail (PM), USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. No other products or services would be affected. Pending favorable review by the PRC, the temporary rates would go into effect at 12 a.m. Central Time on October 4 and remain in place until 12 a.m. Central Time on January 17, 2027. The seasonal adjustment would bring prices for the Postal Service’s retail and commercial customers in line with competitive practices. The planned price changes include: Retail: Priority Mail and USPS Ground A dva n t a g e : Zones 1-4 • $0.50 increase for Zones 1-4, 0-3 lbs. • $0.80 increase for Zones 1-4, 4-10 lbs. • $1.25 increase for
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Christopher Schumacher
Christopher Patrick Schumacher, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, in Kennewick, Washington. He was born on July 5, 1973, in Goldendale. He graduated from high school in 1991 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Navy from 1991 to 1995. In 1998, he married the love of his life, Jennifer, on May 2. Together they built a family, their first son, Ian, was born in November 2004, followed by their second son, Seth, in December 2009. He was a devoted husband and father who treasured his time with his family and was incredibly proud of his two sons. In 2007 he attended wind technician school and embarked on a new career
in the wind energy industry. He went on to build a successful career in a field that brought him both purpose and pride. He was a die-hard Seattle sports fan. He got to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victories, but his love for the Mariners required a special kind of dedication. Year after year, he watched, hoped, cheered, and waited for that elusive World Series, proving that true love sometimes means staying loyal even when your team keeps breaking your heart. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family, his loyalty to those close to him, and the many memories he created throughout his life. His family and friends will carry those memories with them and miss him more than words
can express. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick; fatherin-law, Charles Griffith; and his maternal and paternal grandparents, including his grandfather Richard Lobb, who held a very special place in his heart. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; sons, Ian and Seth; mother, Vicki; sister, Samantha and her husband, Brad; step-grandmother, Dotty; and many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, Mya, who was an important part of his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his memory will live on through his wife, his sons, his family, and the many lives he touched along the way. A Celebration of Life including military honors will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Goldendale American Legion.
Donald Keith Thompson
Donald Keith Thompson, 83, passed away peacefully at his residence in Norfolk, Virginia, on August 28, 2026. He was born on March 4, 1943, in Hood River, Oregon, and graduated from Goldendale High School. Donald spent years working as a truck driver, a career that gave him the opportunity to meet and connect with people from many different walks of life. Over the years, Donald served his community in several important roles, including as a Klickitat County sheriff and deputy sheriff. He was also involved with the Civil Air Patrol and served as part of the EMT team. His involvement in public service reflected a longstanding commitment to supporting his community. Donald’s faith was another important part of his life. He was an active member of New Life Assembly of God, where he served faithfully by driving the church bus and participating on the usher board. In his free time, Donald especially enjoyed working on his cherished Ford Model A. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Thompson and Violet Miller Thompson, and his son, Brian Thompson. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted son, Troy N. Thompson, and
daughter-in-law, Bobbi, of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his grandchildren, Amanda Katzer, Aaron Thompson, M a cl ay Tay lor, and Brooke Thompson; his great-grandchild, Dakota Katzer; and his sister, Nancy Brown of Vancouver, Washington. A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at a later date when family and
friends will gather to honor and remember him. To share memories and offer condolences to the family, please visit www.altmeyerfh.com. Donald will be remembered for his unwavering faith, his dedication to serving others, his love for his family, and the many connections he made throughout his life. Arrangements are entrusted to the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel.
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Columbus Avenue Baptist, S.B.C. 815 N Columbus, Goldendale, 509.773.4471; Pastor David Beseler, Sun School 9:45am, Sun Woram ship 11 , Sun Bible Study 6pm, Prayer Meeting Mon 6pm, Youth & Children's groups Wed 6pm; ColumbusABC.org, YouTube, FaceBook. ColumbusABC@embarqmail.com
CATHOLIC - Holy Trinity Catholic
307 Schuster, Goldendale; Father William Byron, 509.773.4516. Sat Eve Mass 5:30pm; Sun Mass 9am & 10:30am. Eve of Holy Days 7pm; Holy Days 9am. Daily Mass Mon-Fri 9am. CCD Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm.
EASTERN ORTHODOX Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission 301 NW 2 St, Goldendale, 907.317.3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15am Orthros, 9:30am Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline. nd
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1180 S Roosevelt, Goldendale. Pastor Aaron Wirick. 509.773.3388. Sun Service 10:30am in person. Wed: AWANA 2pm. Youth Group 6pm8pm. GoldendaleGrace.com. Watch us on Facebook Live: Facebook.com/GoldendaleGrace. "Learning - Living - Loving JESUS."
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Christ the King Lutheran 104 E Simcoe Dr, Goldendale; 509.773.5750. GoldendaleLutheran.org Sunday worship 10am. All are welcome.
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A last-ditch legal effort nearly succeeded Thursday to knock a statement off ballots that characterizes how repealing Washington’s new income tax on high earners would affect the state budget. The state Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on Arthur West’s motion for an emergency injunction to prevent the secretary of state’s office from including the “public investment impact disclosure” for Initiative 645. Voters will consider the tax repeal measure in the Nov. 3 election. Absent a majority, the motion was denied, ensuring voters will see the one-sentence disclosure — that West argues is government-crafted propaganda—on their general election ballots. West said late Thursday he was “disappointed but hopeful” that the law requiring the disclosure statement will eventually be declared unconstitutional. Justices Charles Johnson, Sheryl Gordon McCloud, G. Helen Whitener, and Theo Angelis voted to grant his motion, with Chief Justice Debra Stephens and Justices Steven González, Sal Mungia, and Colleen Melody voting to deny it.
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court proceeded because of the time-sensitive nature of West’s request, a Supreme Court spokesperson said. West is fighting to overturn the 2022 law requiring the disclosure statements to appear on ballots. He argues it is unconstitutional because it allows the executive and legislative branches to improperly intrude on citizens’ power to make laws via initiative. Statements are required for ballot measures that repeal, levy or modify a tax or fee, and if it would cause a net change in state revenue. State attorneys are required to write the sentence using “neutral, nonprejudicial” language. West directed his attention to Initiative 645. It seeks to repeal the 9.9% tax on individual and household wage income above $1 million a year that Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law in late March. The tax takes effect Jan. 1, 2028 and is projected to bring in roughly $3.1 billion in 2029, the first year of collections. The statement for I-645 crafted by state lawyers reads: “This measure would decrease funding for public K-12 education, higher education (including univer-
(primarily healthcare).” West has argued that language is not neutral and it will cause voters to reject the measure. Thursday’s decision means the focus will shift back to the broader issue of the law’s legality. West said he is waiting to see if the Supreme Court will retain the case or require it to be considered by a lower appeals court. West initially sought an injunction in Thurston County Superior Court to block the disclosure statement for I-645. On August 7, Judge Chris Lanese upheld the statute, concluding that the state-authored statement “ensures voters are aware of trade-offs” and that, “There’s nothing unconstitutional about giving voters more information.” West appealed directly to the Supreme Court. Last month, Court Commissioner Michael Johnston also turned West down, setting the stage for Thursday’s decision. “The fact that four of the justices were in favor of granting a preliminary injunction augurs very well for the ultimate constitutional challenge because that is decided on a lesser standard than an emergency injunction,” West said.
Red Cross requests blood donations The American Red Cross is urging people not to wait to make a lifesaving impact this fall by scheduling a blood or platelet donation appointment in September. The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage, and now is the time for donors of all blood types to help patients who count on blood products for care. You can reserve a spot to give now. Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment. Those who come to give between now and September 20 will receive an exclusive Red Cross x Hello Kitty ® plush mascot clip and surprise sticker pack while supplies last. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/HelloKitty for details. Those who come to give between September 21 and October 18 will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. See RedCrossBlood.org/Fall for details. Additionally, all who come to give between September 21 and 30 at Red Cross blood donation centers and mention the word “pickleball” to Red Cross staff or volunteers onsite can score a custom Red Cross pickleball paddle and ball (limited quantities avail-
able). Visit RedCrossBlood. org/FindADonationCenter for more information. The mission of the Red Cross Blood Services remains constant and carries on today thanks to Dr. Charles R. Drew. This year marks the 85th anniversary of Drew’s appointment as the first medical director of the Red Cross Blood Program. To commemorate his lasting contributions, the Red Cross is releasing Iconic Excellence, a short documentary exploring Drew’s life and steadfast influence. Beginning September 18, the film will be available to stream on the Red Cross YouTube channel. Community members can help carry Drew’s legacy forward by donating blood or platelets, encouraging others to give or hosting a screening of the documentary to inspire lifesaving action. Learn more and get started at RedCrossBlood.org/IconicExcellence. Upcoming blood donation opportunities September 8 through 30: Goldendale 9/15/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., American Legion Post 116, 108 N. Grant Trout Lake 9/29/2026: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trout Lake School, 2310 Highway 141 White Salmon 9/16/2026: 12:30 p.m. - 6
p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church Community Service Building, 531 E Tohomish How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood. org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.
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f 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30am; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.
RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd, Goldendale; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509.250.0222, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; 509.773.4381.
Columbus & Broadway, Goldendale; Pastors Rob Blevins and Larry Gourley; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:30am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.
NON-DENOMINATIONAL Centerville Community Church
508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509.637.3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am. "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."
Father’s House Fellowship 207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. FHF1880@outlook.com “A Gospel-Centered Church.”
NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene
124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School-all ages 9:30am. goldendalenaz@gmail.com
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BALLOTS from page A1 Rural counties appeared to be affected the most, according to state election data. Lewis, Pend Oreille, Franklin, Okanogan and Yakima counties saw a tripling of late ballots that couldn’t be counted. In Mason and Stevens counties, the number quadrupled. In about half of Washington’s counties, it doubled. Meanwhile, the state’s most urban areas went the other direction, with fewer ballots rejected for not coming in on time. King, Spokane, Pierce and Clark counties all improved. A Postal Service spokesperson said in a statement Wednesday that through Aug. 28, USPS had delivered delivered 233.3 million pieces of election mail nationwide during Fiscal Year 2026, with an on-time score of 97.94%. “The Postal Service has successfully delivered America’s election mail, and we are confident that we will do so again this year,” said spokesperson Natashi Garvins.
DATA from page A1 missioners agreed that the county needs an ordinance governing data centers but questioned whether a moratorium should be imposed while those rules are developed. Klickitat County Commissioner Ron Ihrig said he does not support a moratorium on data centers. “My goal is to move this forward, get a zoning ordinance, and deal with it quickly,” Ihrig said. He agreed, however, that the county needs to establish rules governing where data centers can be located. “I’ll be pretty clear. Data centers don’t belong in residential areas, period,” he said. Location was one of the thorniest issues at the workshop. Residents questioned why data centers are being considered in places such as Dallesport, where proposed sites could be close to homes and the Columbia River. Robert John of Dallesport told commissioners a proposed Lakeside Industries site is zoned residential and said a data center would be “totally out of character” for the area. He also pointed to what he described as a concentration of proposals: two data centers proposed for Dallesport and another project east of it along the river. (He was referencing the proposed Lakeside Industries, Dallesport Data Center, and NSC Smelter projects.) “Come on, folks,” he said. “It’s just not in character with the community.” Anthony Rizzi, chairman of the Dallesport-Murdock Community Council, questioned why the two Dallesport proposals had not been discussed during the August 13 meeting with county officials. Rizzi said residents deserve to know what is being proposed in their community and criticized the use of nondisclosure agreements in discussions surrounding data centers. Com m issioners a lso acknowledged that the County often don’t learn about potential data center sites relatively late in the development process. Ihrig said county staff had not known Lakeside Industries was considering its Dallesport site. The commissioners said developers may spend years evaluating sites and pursuing other power sources before submitting a county permit application.
SHELTER from page A1 ty—estimated at perhaps 25 percent—of getting the deadline extended so that county workers could do the construction. In order to convince the state, the county would have to demonstrate significant progress. Public Works Director Jeff Hunter outlined the next steps.
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“We rely on longstanding, robust and tested policies and procedures, which have proven successful in the secure and timely delivery of Election Mail.” Garvins also recommended voters return their ballots early, or in person at a post office location and requesting a manual postmark. She clarified that last year’s rule didn’t change postmarking practices. The rejected ballot total equals a small fraction of the nearly two million votes cast in this year’s primary. Washington has over five million registered voters. But just a few votes can make a difference in individual races. In one legislative district, two Democratic state Senate candidates were separated by four votes to advance out of the primary. They were running to represent part of Whatcom County, where 615 votes were rejected for lateness, 179 more than two years ago. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and U.S. Sen. Maria
Cantwell presented the data Wednesday in Seattle. Cantwell, a Democrat, said President Donald Trump and the Postal Service are “disenfranchising voters across the United States with policies that are leaving them with a ballot that was cast but never counted.” She called on her Republican colleagues in the Senate to hold hearings on the issue. “This is what makes our country great: the fact that we have free and fair elections,” Cantwell said. “But right now, the U.S. Postal Service is not making it too fair.” They attributed the ruralurban divide to less access to drop boxes, forcing voters to rely on the unreliable mail system to return their ballots. The Postal Service also recently changed policy so that mail dropped off more than 50 miles from a distribution center is picked up the next day, instead of at the end of the day. The mail, including any returned
ballots, is transferred to these facilities and postmarked there. This process, especially important in rural areas, could take multiple days. This year, election officials also saw delays in transferring ballots returned in drop boxes in one county that needed to be counted by another. In Island County, for example, ballots mailed over by neighboring Skagit County were postmarked on Aug. 7, but weren’t delivered until after election certification, which was Aug. 18, according to the secretary of state’s office. These votes aren’t counted among the tallies of ballots that came in too late. Hobbs’ office says it has spent $400,000 to educate voters on the importance of using drop boxes, instead of the mail, and over $350,000 reimbursing counties for new boxes and reprinted ballot envelopes. The first ballots will go out in a matter of weeks for the Nov. 3 general election.
Most ballots will be mailed to voters October 16. Tensions between the state and federal government are rising ahead of Election Day. This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reportedly launched a surge in voter fraud investigations in Washington and other states in its crusade for noncitizen voters. The state is also litigating the future of its mail-in ballot system with the Trump administration, which is seeking to tighten federal control over it through the Postal Service. A federal judge has blocked the federal government’s moves, but the case is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court with just two months until the election. If upheld, officials here think it could sow chaos for the midterms. “I don’t have time to depend on the Supreme Court,” Cantwell said. “I have to depend on Washington voters and the rest of America to get out and vote and do it in the most
prudent fashion, so that we can have our voices heard in an election.” Hobbs said the Postal Service “is trying to do everything they can to ruin vote by mail in the state of Washington.” Washington is also awaiting word from a federal judge in Seattle on whether the state needs to hand over its voter rolls to the Trump administration. The administration has been unsuccessful in numerous similar cases across the country. The state and feds argued the case last month and are waiting for a ruling. On the ballot will be three statewide initiatives dealing with Washington’s new income tax on high earners, parental rights of public school students and transgender students’ participation in school sports. Also decided will be five closely watched state Supreme Court races, over 100 state legislative races and every member of the U.S. House.
County staff proposed restricting data centers to industrial park and general industrial zones. Under the county’s current interpretation of its zoning code, data centers are an outright use in industrial park zones and can potentially be considered through a conditional-use process elsewhere. That classification stems from a 2023 Planning Commission interpretation that placed data centers within the warehouse use category in industrial park zones. The interpretation became a point of contention at Thursday’s workshop, with residents questioning whether facilities with substantially different water, power, noise, and infrastructure impacts should be treated like warehouses. Staff said there are seven locations within the county with general industrial or industrial park zoning, but only four industrial park areas currently appear to have fewer constraints for data center development. The county could further restrict which industrial areas are eligible for data center development as the ordinance is drafted. County staff acknowledged that while the facilities may resemble large warehouses, they have different impacts and require different considerations. Staff also suggested requiring performance bonds during construction and for eventual decommissioning so taxpayers would not be left responsible for any unfinished or abandoned projects. Water, noise, and fire Water emerged repeatedly as the biggest concern. Participants brought up wells, drought, and the longterm availability of water for homes, agriculture, and wildlife. Elaine Harvey, a fish biologist and watershed manager who said she has worked in the county for more than 20 years, told commissioners wells are already drying up, and residents are having to drill deeper to find water. “My concern is water,” Harvey said. She questioned the potential effects of water withdrawals from proposed industrial projects and called for the county to determine its carrying capacity before allowing additional development. An anonymous resident, who said he lives about a mile from a proposed data center, questioned how much water it could use and whether large industrial
wells could affect nearby residential wells. “If they’re drilling wells, we all live on wells in our neighborhood,” he said. “And those wells could easily dry up.” A woman named Cheryl, who spoke during the workshop but did not disclose where she lives, asked how noise could affect people’s mental health and property values, as well as bees and other animals. She specifically questioned how a proposed Dallesport data center near the river could affect fish. She also raised concerns about fire, saying transmission lines create additional fire potential and require maintenance, and questioned who would be responsible for that work. She asked what would happen if a data center were hit by wildfire and contained lithium-ion batteries, which she said could be extremely toxic and difficult for a volunteer fire department to extinguish. Noise was another recurring issue. Participants described the constant hum of cooling equipment at large data centers built elsewhere and questioned its potential effects on nearby residents, insects, and animals. Lessons learned from other data center sites Several speakers referenced The Dalles and Quincy as examples of what could happen when communities host multiple data centers. Rory, who said he lived in The Dalles when data centers were first being built there, challenged the idea that their economic benefits necessarily outweigh their impacts. “Nobody in this room can say with any certainty what the long-term effects of data centers are going to be in this area,” he said. Rory urged commissioners to consider what has happened in communities like The Dalles, saying the county was gambling with its future. “In The Dalles,” he said, “what they have demonstrated is an insatiable lust for water.” Speakers also questioned the promise of permanent jobs and local economic benefits, noting that construction work is temporary and that highly automated facilities tend to require few permanent employees. Commissioners acknowledged that not every community has experienced the same results. Ihrig described Quincy
as something of a “unicorn” among data-center communities while noting that other communities have experienced negative impacts. He also referenced a lawsuit involving Quincy landowners over eminent domain for power lines and the compensation being offered for their property. The county says it can set the rules Com m issioners a nd county staff emphasized that the county controls land use, while other agencies and utilities have separate roles involving water and power. Klickitat Public Utility District Commissioner Dan Gunkel told the workshop that KPUD does not decide where data centers can be located. “That is a county zoning decision, not a KPUD decision,” Gunkel said. “The PUD commissioners do not have a vote on where these get sited.” Gunkel said data center developers would pay for feasibility studies and necessary power-system upgrades. He said developers also would provide and pay for their own power supply. If upgrades to BPA or KPUD
facilities are necessary, he said, the developer— not existing customers— would pay for them. Gunkel also said the best available cooling technology can allow a data center to operate without using water for cooling and that such requirements could be incorporated into the county ordinance. The Washington State Depar tment of Ecology also regulates water use, Gunkel said. Moratorium or ordinance? While there was broad agreement that the county needs rules governing data centers, the question remained whether to impose a moratorium while an ordinance is being developed. County staff said a moratorium could temporarily stop data center development or establish interim standards while the county works on regulations. A moratorium would require a public hearing within 60 days and could then be extended. Staff estimated that a new ordinance could potentially move through drafting, Planning Commission review, and environmental
review in about 90 days. Gunkel also emphasized that the proposed projects are long-term developments. He said BPA feasibility studies alone can take as much as two years and that he was not aware of any data center applicant preparing to submit a building application in the near future. Those timelines did not satisfy some residents. Resident Susan Wakeman said the county needs time to answer basic questions about noise, water, electricity, and who ultimately is behind the proposed projects. “The moratorium must take place to answer these questions,” she said. Commissioner Lori Zoller said the county should use the time needed to research the issue and gather public input, even without a formal moratorium. Madeline Grant of Dallesport said she hoped commissioners were listening to the crowd. “I don’t see anybody here who wants a data center,” Grant said. “I’m hoping you’ll just take Dallesport off the list because it’s not wanted.”
“I believe the first thing is the group needs to get together a budget that they’re comfortable with,” he said. “That needs to be done fairly quickly so I can contact Commerce and say, ‘Look, we’ve got the budget. Our board’s on base.’ And I’ll tell them that in November we’ll deliver a 501©(3), a survey, the maintenance plan, all that stuff.”
Songer approved the move and had a thoughtful observation. “We’ve had double homicides and so forth in the county, and we do a good job clearing those up. But when you impound [a rescue] animal, every TV station out of Portland is right there, because people care about that.”
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Notices SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY Estate of Benjamin Sol Steinbock, Deceased. NO. 26-4-00043-20 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1) (c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: 8/26/26 Linda Mae Charlton Steinbock Personal Representative PO Box 330 Goldendale, Washington 98620 (3402, 3502, 3601) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
FOR KLICKITAT COUNTY PROBATE DEPARTMENT In the Matter of the HOLTMANN FAMILY TRUST, Deceased. Case No. NOTICE TO INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Rebecca Lynn Woosley is the Trustee of the above trust. All persons having claims against the trust are required to present them to the Trustee at 112 W 4th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058 within four months after the date of first publication of this Notice or they may be barred. Any person whose rights may be affected by this proceeding may obtain additional information from the records of the Court, the affiant or the attorney for the affiant. DATED and first published September 2, 2026. /s/ Rebecca Lynn Woosley Rebecca Lynn Woosley, Trustee Antoine J. Tissot GORGE LEGACY LAW, LLC Attorneys at Law 112 W 4th Street The Dalles, OR 97058 Telephone: 541-296-5424 Published, 9/2/26, 9/9/26, 9/16/26 (3504, 3602, 3701) PUBLIC NOTICE M.A. Mortenson Company, Jesse Canzler, 700 Meadow Ln N Minneapolis, MN 55422, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Big Horn Wind Equipment Upgrade, is located at intersection of Van Nostern Rd and Schrantz Rd in Bickleton in
• Change the requirement for the entire ADU to be within 200 ft. of the primary resi• Notice of Public Hearing: ADU Ordinance - Klickitat dence to the nearest corCounty Planning Department ner or wall of the ADU to be within this distance. • Notice of Public Hearing SPL2026-01 Appeal • Eliminate the requirement Klickitat County Planning Department for the property owner to occupy either the primary resiKlickitat County. of County Commissioners dence or the ADU at least 6 This project involves 747 (“Board”) will hold a public months per year. acres of soil disturbance for hearing at its regular meeting • Eliminate the restriction on Commercial, construction on September 22 at 1:30 p.m. using neither the principal activities. The meeting will be held both unit or ADU as a short term The receiving water are Pine in person and virtually: rental (which would allow Creek and Wood Creek. Participation in person: The one or both to be used as Any persons desiring to pre- meeting will be held at the short-term rentals). sent their views to the Wash- Klickitat County Services THE BOARD OF COUNTY ington State Department of Building, 115 West Court St, COMMISSIONERS may Ecology regarding this Appli- Room 200, Goldendale, WA. make decision to approve cation, or interested in Ecol- Participation in this meeting the amendments to the Zonogy’s action on this Applica- will also be offered virtually via ing Code as recommended tion, may notify Ecology in Zoom. To join the meeting: by the Planning Commission; writing no later than 30 days https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 approve the amendments with of the last date of publication 5782372047?pwd=WcV8P4l changes based on public testiof this notice. Ecology reviews 5C1aTxaO71ZIpRJW7NaCs mony and Board deliberation; public comments and consid- Nb.1 or continue the matters to a ers whether discharges from Or call: 669-900-6833 set date and time. this project would cause a 346-248-7799 Information on the proposal measurable change in receiv- 929-205-6099 is available at the Klickitat ing water quality, and, if so, 253-215-8782 County Planning Department, whether the project is neces- Meeting ID: 857 8237 2047 115 West Court St, Room sary and in the overriding pub- Passcode: 152082 301, Goldendale, WA, 509 lic interest according to Tier II THE PURPOSE of said hear- 773-5703 or on our website: anti-degradation requirements ing is to hear all interested https://www.klickitatcounty. under WAC 173-201A-320. parties who wish to testify for org/272/Planning-Department Comments can be or against the following pro- BY ORDER of the Klickitat submitted to: posal: County Board of Commisecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or AMENDMENTS TO THE sioners dated this 1st day ATTN: Water Quality Program, ADU REVIEW AND DE- of September, 2026. Construction SW GP VELOPMENT STANDARDS /s/ Ron Ihrig, Chairman Washington State Department IN SECTION 3.10 OF THE (3605, 3705) of Ecology KLICKITAT COUNTY ZONP.O. Box 47696 ING ORDINANCE (also reNOTICE OF PUBLIC Olympia, WA 98504-7696 ferred to as TITLE 19, SECHEARING (3507, 3604) TION 19.54.110): The Board APPEAL OF SPL2026-01 will be considering amend(BELL) NOTICE OF PUBLIC ments as recommended by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN HEARING the Planning Commission that the Klickitat Board of REVIEW AND DEVELOPincluding, but not limited to, County Commissioners will MENT STANDARDS FOR the following: hold a public hearing at its ACCESSORY DWELLING • Expand the purpose of an regular meeting on SeptemADU to include: “Provide ber 22 at 1:30 p.m. The meetUNITS (ADUs) income generation through ing will be held both in person NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVrental opportunities.” EN that the Klickitat Board and virtually:
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Participation in person: The meeting will be held at the Klickitat County Services Building, 115 West Court St, Room 200, Goldendale, WA. Participation in this meeting will also be offered virtually via Zoom. To join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8 5782372047?pwd=WcV8P4l 5C1aTxaO71ZIpRJW7NaCs Nb.1 Or call: 669-900-6833 346-248-7799 929-205-6099 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 857 8237 2047 Passcode: 152082 THE PURPOSE of said hearing is to hear all interested parties who wish to testify for or against the following proposal: APPEAL OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SPL202601. The proposal under appeal is to short plat a 1.25 acre property into two lots. The project is located on tax parcel 041131140203/00, off of Tomahawk Rd. in the Husum vicinity. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS may make decision to uphold the preliminary approval of the Planning Department; amend the approval with additional or modified conditions of approval; or continue the matters to a set date and time. Information on the proposal is available at the Klickitat County Planning Department, 115 West Court St, Room 301, Goldendale, WA, 509 773-5703 or on our website: https://www.klickitatcounty. org/272/Planning-Department BY ORDER of the Klickitat County Board of Commissioners dated this 1st day of September, 2026. /s/ Ron Ihrig, Chairman (3606, 3703)
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Mid Columbia Senior Center 1112 W 9th Street The Dalles 3rd Thursday of the month 1:30pm-3pm Questions, 541-980-8633
GRIEF SUPPORT Establishing a Grief Support Group. Please call Natasha 702-755-0778
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. 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
RECOVERING COUPLES ANONYMOUS
Meets 2nd & 4th Sundays at 10am. 216 Cascade St., Suite 26 Hood River AA in MAUPIN (open), Maupin Community Church, 490 5th St., Thursdays @ 7pm. RIVERVIEW Al-Anon Family Group in The Dalles: Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1805 Minnesota, Taylor Hall. Meets every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm. This meeting is free and open to anyone in the community who is interested in attending. TOPS - 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. 541-980-0251.
DEMENTIA Support Group
every 2nd Monday of the month at the Oregon Veterans Home, 10:30am - 11:30am 541-296-7190 for info. YOUNG Parents Support Group: ages 15-21, Tuesdays @ 7pm, call Tess @ 541-298-5104.
FREE PROVIDENCE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Providence Grief Support
Groups now forming! White Salmon Adult Grief Support Group: Tuesdays, Sept-Dec 2026. Fall Outdoor Grief Group: Multiple locations. Come connect with others who are grieving. Call to register (required for all groups). For more information & additional group availability, please contact Haley at: 541-387-6449. 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.
Alcoholicos Anonimos Reuniones
and of their famillies through support, education and advocacy. Under NAMI Oregon sponsorship, NAMI-Gorge providees a monthly support group meeting for caregivers, friends, and family members of persons with mental illness. Monthly NAMI Gorge inperson meetings are being conducted the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 7:30pm at the Gloria Center at 2505 W. 7th Street, The Dalles. For information on local NAMI Resources, please contact Barbara Telfer: at 541-980-7264 or by email: booklovinbarbarian@gmail. com.
Jueves 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm St. Paul Episcopal Church 1805 Minnesota St. The Dalles, OR 97058
For other NAMI information or resources: NAMI Oregon Support Line 1-800-3436264.
AA in WAMIC (open): Tuesdays @ 7pm, NEW LOCATION! Molly B’s @ 57740 Main St., Tygh Valley, Oregon.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group
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 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. MAC Lung Disease Support Group: for details, please call 541-483-2253 or 541805-5068. NARCOTICS Anonymous: Goldendale United Methodist Church, 109 E Broadway, Thursdays @ 7pm.
NA MEETINGS
Every Wednesday. 6:30 - 7:30 at the Casa Guadalupe House, 1603 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon. TOPS OR #443 meets Thursday mornings, 8:30- 10 am. @ Zion Lutheran Church, use elevator entrance only. 10th and Union St., The Dalles, OR. 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
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.
AL ANON FAMILY GROUPS (Support for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Mondays at noon Pathways to Recovery Riverside Community Church 317 State St. Ruth Wells Room Tuesdays at 7pm St. Mark’s 11th & Eugene Hood River
Volunteers MENTORS WANTED
Would you enjoy building a meaningful friendship with a child or teen? If so, become a mentor! Gorge Youth Mentoring, a program of The Next Door, provides children and teens with community based, one-on-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Right now, 18 youth ages 6 to 21 are waiting to make a new friend. Mentors and youth plan their own activities based on their own schedules, meeting at least twice a month, for one year or more. For more information, visit www.nextdoorinc.org/gym or email gym@nextdoorinc.org
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 7-year-old boy in The Dalles, who is
outgoing, talkative, and fun. He enjoys playing basketball, riding bikes, and building things with Legos. He has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could expose him to more outdoor activities and help expand his reading skills. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541490-7254.
quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-354-1748.
SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. $25. 541-3541748.
BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.
Gorge Youth Mentoring (G.Y.M.)
MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
a program of The Next Door, is seeking a positive, adult role model for a 12-year-old girl in The Dalles, who enjoys arts and crafts, animals, and going for walks. She has been waiting to spend a couple days a month with a mentor who could get her out of the house and expose her to more outdoor activities. For more information on how to get involved with G.Y.M., please call Kateel at 541-399-0259.
$500 or Less
BLACK & Decker Sanding Kit. 120V, filtered dust canister, hook & loop paper changes. Used once. $20. 541-705-0342.
PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $10. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
CANNING Jars. Narrow and wide mouth. Half pint, pint, quart and jelly jars. $4-$8 per dozen. 541-354-1748. WANT to sell something in the Budget Classifieds section? If you’re selling ONE item for $500 for less, we’ll place your five-line ad for free for one week! See the $500 or Less Box for exclusions. Call our newspaper to place your ad: Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234
Firewood & Heating Fuel
GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $300. 541-705-0342.
FIREWOOD. Doug Fir, $350 per cord. Maple, $450 per cord. Cut to 14-15 inches Plus delivery based on distance. 509-493-2625.
WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bottom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254.
ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254.
JACOB Doll Antique Upright Piano. Needs to be cleaned and tuned. Free. You Haul. 541-806-0859. BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable. WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
$500 OR LESS Ads run 1 Week FREE!
Furniture
WICKER Chair with wood and bamboo frame. Wood feet. Large, sturdy, nice. 31”W x 35”T x 23” D. $300. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
Household Merchandise
MYSTIC Mud 12” serving platter and matching 9” bowl (2014). Pear pattern on red background. $30 each. 541490-7254.
Health & Fitness
TEETER Elliptical Cross Trainer Recumbent Bike. Brand new. Still in box. $525. OBO. 541-806-6315.
Miscellaneous
• Private Party Only • No Commercial Ads • Items $500 or less • 5 Lines Free • Includes print & online Excludes: Food, produce, hay, animals, firewood, fuel, automobiles and garage sales.
WASH Basin. 17 gallon galvanized wash basin with handles. 25” x 11 3/4”. Bottom has rust and few holes. $35. 541-490-7254.
ACACIA Wood Patio Table. 40 x 24 x 16”. $150. 541490-7254.
PUZZLE. Kids 48-Piece Puzzle. “Day at the Museum - Dinosaurs.” Complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable.
PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541387-4752. Not textable. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity
SINGER Sewing Machine with Cabinet. $25. 541-3541748.
PUZZLE. Kids “Glow in the Dark” Lizard and Frogs Puzzle. 100 pieces, complete. Like new. $7. 541-387-4752. Not textable. CANNING Jars. Narrow and wide mouth. Half pint, pint,
Tools
Sporting Goods
BICYCLE Brake Pads. Brand new replacements. Selling 2. $15 for both. 541387-4752. Not textable.
NOTICE
Certain laws and restrictions, as well as registration requirements, apply to the sale of firearms. For more information, contact the Seattle Field Division of the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms at 206204-3205. This field division is responsible for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. You may also go to www.atf.gov for FAQs and information. INTERNAL Frame Backpack. Dana Design Big Horn. Carrying capacity 3,600 cubic inches and up to 65 lbs. Like new. $175. 541-490-7254.
Dogs
LABRADOODLES. Black, males. Great family dogs, smart, loyal. $100. 509-3952788. Landline.
Garden & Lawn
MAPLE Trees. Japanese Green Leaf Maple Trees. 2-3 ft tall. $25 each. 541490-7254. GRASS Trimmer. Echo PAS-2620 25.4 cc power head w/ 2 extra grass trimmer attachments. Many extras. Excellent condition. $300. 541-705-0342.
Garage/Yard Sales Advertise Your
Garage Sale Up to 10 lines Print and Online $25 Prepaid To place your ad contact us. Columbia Gorge News 541-386-1234 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click Classifieds
BIG GARAGE SALE
Friday & Saturday Sept. 11 & 12 1277 Multnomah Road Hood River Lots of stuff!
Cars
SELL your automobile quickly in our Gorge Classifieds. Place your ad through one of our websites or call one of our newspapers: hoodrivernews.com 541-386-1234 thedalleschronicle.com 541-296-2141 whitesalmonenterprise. com 509-493-2112
September 9, 2026 —B3
Goldendale, Washington
Classifieds 1998 OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA
Needs new battery and some work. 985-264-3126.
Wheels Deal
Advertise Your Car, Truck, Boat, Motorcycle, Motorhome • 10 Lines • 4 Weeks • Print & Online • 10 Online Photos • Online Map Only $25 ColumbiaGorgeNews.com Click on “Classifieds” Click on “Place An Ad” 2015 DODGE Durango SUV- SXT style. 115,000+ miles, silver color outside, black interior, AWD, plus trailer haul package. Very good condition. Sale price: $9,900. Call or text: 541-490-9052.
Apartments for Rent
PUBLISHER’S NOTICE
All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertiser any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sec, handicap, familial state or national origin, or an intention to make any such preferences, limitations or discriminations. Familial state includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women & people securing custody of children under 19. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any adverting for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800669-9777, TTY/TDD: 1-800927-9275.
Help Wanted NOW HIRING FOSTER PARENTS!
The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) is hiring full-time foster parents to work with youth, ages 6-18. Applicants must live in Hood River or Wasco Counties. TNDI provides 24-hour support, free training, paid days-off and up to $1800 tax-free/month, for each youth. Bonus also offered for completion of certification! Contact 541308-2207 or visit www.next-
doorinc.org/fosterparent apply.
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REPORTER
Reporter position based in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Serving The Gorge area of Oregon and across the river in Washington. The Regional publication has offices in Hood River and The Dalles, Oregon and in White Salmon, Washington. The newspaper publishes once weekly and posts online web and social media content regularly. This is a great opportunity to expand your journalism experience. This entry position requires the ability to cover a variety of general news and sports coverage for the high schools in the area. The reporter will be focused on a variety of beats throughout the Gorge communities and will require reliable transportation. The candidate will be self-motivated, but team-oriented with the desire to learn and write about a variety of people and topics. The ability to be organized and meet deadlines is a must. The candidate should offer a willingness to provide positive public relations on behalf of the Columbia Gorge News within the communities it serves. AP writing style and technology skills a plus, along with an eye and talent for photography. This position is full time but could also consider part time. CGN offers flexible work hours, paid sick time, paid time vacation (FT) and company retirement match. (Company health insurance is not currently available.) Send resume, references and at least 3 samples of work to: Chelseam@gorgenews. com or PO Box 390, Hood River, OR. 97031. LOOKING for a new job? Browse employment ads from throughout the Gorge on our classified website: ColumbiaGorgeNews.com
PART-TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT
We are seeking a legal assistant for a boutique criminal defense law firm. This position is 2030 hrs/week. $18-$25/ hour, DOE. To apply email your CV to sara@ foroshanilaw.com. Or email if you have questions.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Public Works-Goldendale, WA. Part-time30/hr week-Non-Exempt- Grade 38, Steps 1-3, $24.72$26.20, DOQ. First Review 09/11/2026, Open Until Filled Visit www.klickitatcounty.org for details & application or contact Human Resources Department, 509-773-7171. THE TICKET to a dream job might be a scam. Please be cautious! High-Paying Postal Jobs! No Experience Required! Don’t pay for information about jobs with the Postal Service or Federal Government. Call the Federal Trade Commission toll free @ 1-877-FTC-HELP, or visit www.ftc.gov to learn more. A public service message from Teh Dalles Chronicle and the FTC.
SUBSCRIBER REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc is hiring! Are you looking for the support of a great team and the freedom to work independently? We’re looking for a motivated professional to join our team in a full-time, in-office role. We offer exceptional benefits, including company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. You’ll work directly with our realtor subscribers, providing training, presentations, and delivering technical support. Contact Juston @ juston.j@ rmls.com.
Air Conditioning & Heating NOTICE
Oregon Construction Contractors Law (ORS 701) requires that all businesses that advertise remodeling, repair, home improvements or new construction be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have a bond and insurance. Home inspection businesses also must be certified which means the inspector has passed a test and must comply with standard of practice and behavior. For your protection, call 503-378-4621, ext. 4900 to check an inspector’s certification.
Notice to Contractors
Washington State Law (RCW 18.27.100) requires that all advertisements for construction-related services include the contractor’s
current Department of Labor and Industries registration number in the advertisement. Failure to obtain a certificate of registration from L & I or show the registration number in all advertising will result in a fine up to $5000 against the unregistered contractor. For more information, call Labor & Industries Specialty Compliance Services at 1-800-647-0982 or check L & I’s Internet site at www.wa.gov
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Construction
OREGON Construction Contractors Law requires that all those who advertise remodeling, repair, or construction services be registered with the Construction Contractors Board. Registration means contractors have bonds and insurance on the job site. For your protection, be sure any contractors you hire are registered. Contact the Construction Contractors Board in Salem at 503-378-4621. To verify a contractor’s CCB license through the CCB Consumer Website, visit: hirealicensedcontractor.com
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Goldendale, Washington
Community Events This Calendar of Events listing is FREE! Email your event to events@goldendalesentinel.com or call 509-773-3777. Are you in need of an eyecatching display ad to highlight your event? Email us at ads@ goldendalesentinel.com. Our friendly, helpful staff would love to help you find an advertising package that works for your needs and fits your budget! We offer online ads as well—with roughly 22,000 unique hits on our website each month, this is a great way to reach even more people. September 9, Teens: Make Your Own Merch: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Library on Burgen St. Come on in and design your own custom merch! We’ll create prints and buttons and learn about how artists turn handmade items into a business. September 10, Fundraiser Dinner: 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Join us for our annual Casa Del Padre Chrstian School in Oax-
aca, Mexico. Featuring homemade enchiladas and a special presentation by director of Casa Del Padre, Daniela. Meals to go are available. All dinners by donation September 10, Sunset in the Park: 6 - 9 p.m. at World War II Park in Goldendale. Join the Goldendale Farmers Market and the Goldendale Chamber of Commerce for an evening market and community celebration with local vendors, food & refreshments, entertainment, and yard games. September 11-13, Annual Huckleberry Festival: Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids activities and so much more! Daubenspeck Park in Bingen Live entertainment, dance floor, huckleberry pies and ice cream, vendors, beer garden, kids activities and so much more! You don’t want to miss this one. Friday: 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-11:00pm Parade starts at 11:00am Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm FR EE! NO COV ER CHARGE ~ FREE! September 17, BZ Corner Community Potluck: September 19, Maryhill Centennial Celebration: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Maryhill Museum of Art. Celebrating the special relationship between Maryhill and Romania, forged through museum co-founder Queen Marie, this all-day festival commemorates the centennial of the Queen’s dedication of Maryhill Museum of Art on November 3, 1926. Enjoy tastes of traditional Romanian foods and beverages, watch folk dance and music performances, make art and crafts, listen to talks, play games, and participate in a time capsule ceremony led by civic and cultural leaders from the Pacific Northwest and Romania. September 19, Soroptomist Fall Plant Sale: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Goldendale. on the corner of
Main Street & Columbus, Downtown. Plant donations (preferably perennials) welcome. Call 509-773-6249 for more information September 20, One Year Among the Trees - Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: 3 5 p.m. 215 Chisholm Road, Goldendale. We’re celebrating ONE YEAR Among the Trees — and you’re invited! Over the past year, we’ve been turning this beautiful piece of land into the botanical lavender farm we dreamed about: planting gardens, growing and harvesting lavender, welcoming new animals, building gathering spaces, opening our Little Lavender Farm Store and creating a place we hope our community can come to slow down, connect and stay awhile. The Goldendale Chamber of Commerce will be joining us for our official ribbon cutting, marking the Grand Opening of Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm! Please RSVP so
we can prepare enough refreshments for everyone. https://oneyearamongthetrees.rsvpify.com September 26, Srathdale Fantasy Renaissance Faire: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Goldendale. From the moment the gates open at 10 AM, you’ll be transported to a lively realm filled with fantasy, craftsmanship, and familyfriendly fun. Wander through a marketplace of amazing vendors, experience the art of live blacksmithing, and immerse yourself in the magic of mystic arts. Whether you come dressed in your finest medieval attire or simply ready to explore, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy a full day of games, entertainment, and unforgettable characters, with fabulous costumes bringing the faire to life all around you. Young adventurers can take part in activities and receive a special crown (while supplies last), making it a perfect outing for families. $10 entry (includes games and kids’ crown while supplies last)
October 3, Book signing by author Jennifer Watts: 4 - 5:30 at the Goldendale Communtiy Library. Local author Jennifer Watts is a storyteller, creator, and first time novelist. Join her for a reading and book signing. October 3rd Concours de Maryhill: registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $20 Open car show. Spectacular venue. Free museum admission for 2 with paid car show registration. Great cars, great people, great place.Please save the date and plan to attend. Visit https://www.concoursdemaryhill.com/ for entry details. October 14th, Candidates Night: 6 p.m. at the Goldendale Grange Hall on East Darland. Local candidates invited. October 26th, Adult Bad Art : 5 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library. Join us for a hilariously fun art program where perfection is not allowed. Make your worst art, talk about your process, and vote for the most impressively bad piece.
Regular Happenings
• 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. •Free musical entertainment every monday evening until the end of August. 7 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of the senior center.
Injury Prevention. All ages are welcome, topics will be covered at an elementary school level. • Board of County Commissioners meeting every Tuesday Klickitat County Courthouse, 205 S Columbus Goldendale. Visit www.klickitatcounty. org /6 43/Boa rd-of- C ou nt yCommissioners 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!
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. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. 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.
• 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 Thursdays card 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.
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
• 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.
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• 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. • Recovery Café – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch and support group at 218 S Columbus. Café is open weekly on Monday and Wednesday. • The Coalition for Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) 3:30 p.m. every 2nd Monday at the Goldendale Library. 509-773-3776 or CPAKC on Facebook. • Goldendale City Council meetings 6 p.m. 1103 S Columbus 1st and 3rd Monday of every month (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) https://www. ci.goldendale.wa.us/
Tuesday
• White Salmon-Bingen Rotary Meeting every Tuesday at 301 Dewalt Dr, White Salmon. • Adult Fiber Art Social Circle: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Goldendale Community Library • EPIC Youth Center Games: Summer hours: grades 1-5 are from 10-11:30, grades 5-12 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.All students (1st grade and up) welcome to come meet new friends and play a variety of games. A release of liabilities and a parent agreement of conduct must be on file. Youth under 8 must be checked in by a parent. Visit epicyouthcenter.org for forms. • Wellness Warriors 3 – 4 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Goldendale Library Join us as our local health department nurses teach us about different wellness topics to keep ourselves safe an healthy. Topics include: Hand Hygiene, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Emotional Health, & Safety/
Wednesday
• Friends of Goldendale Community Library meets the 3rd Wednesday every other month from 5 - 6 p.m. • PARENTS of Murdered Children group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the American Legion at 6 p.m. • GAMES! Pinochle, cards, dominoes, and more every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Goldendale Senior Center on East Main. All are welcome! • Healing Song Circle: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. every 4th Wednesday
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.
Friday
• Open sewing, knitting, or whatever you do every Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. at Wild Daffodil and 3C’s Fabric in their new location $10. • Lyle Community Game Day 1 p.m. the third Friday of every
Saturday
• Goldendale Farmers Market May thru October at World War II Park 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 4:30 6:00 p.m. 115 E Main Street, Goldendale at the Goldendale Senior Center. A time of fellowship, Bible reading, and discussion for those seeking to learn and grow in God’s word. • Lyle Lions Pancake Breakfast 1st Saturday of every month 7 a.m. -10 a.m. Omelettes and ham and eggs cooked to order. Endless Pancakes. Location: Lyle Lions Community Center 5th & State Street (Hwy 14). • Columbia Grange meets the 2nd Saturday of every month. • Goldendale Aglow Lighthouse meets from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Senior Center 3rd Saturday of every month, 115 E. Main St. Goldendale • Family Storytimes 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 1st Saturday of the month @ the Goldendale Library
Sunday
• Trout Lake Farmers Market: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Grange Hall.
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THE BIG GAME AND RATZ: Left and center: Scenes from Friday night’s opening of the new athletic field at the Goldendale High School. Right, Maryhill Ratz held their gravity-powered games at Maryhill Loops this weekend.
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Fort Vancouver Regional Library District Contact Beth Wood with questions about this column: 360-906-4996 or bwood@fvrl.org Don’t Startle Me; I’m Reading Some books you read with the lights on—and preferably, when there are other people around. One type of book that falls into this category is the psychological thriller. To me, a psychological thriller is a story in which the protagonist’s mental state is endangered by real or imagined events. Common elements in psychological thrillers include an atmosphere that causes fear and uncertainty: think power outage, no phone service, car breakdown, isolated area. There may be elements of mind games or manipulation, and the main character may not know what is real, and what is imagined. Tension and danger tend to start low and rise slowly,
and these stories often feature plot twists and reveals as the suspense continues to mount. There’s no shortage of well-known authors of psychological thrillers: Gillian Flynn’s “Gone Girl” and Freida McFadden’s “The Housemaid” top the best-of lists, and B. A. Paris, Karin Slaughter, and Ruth Ware are prolific authors. Here are their most recent books: • B. A. Paris: “When I Kill You” (2026) • Karin Slaughter: “The Secrets We Hide” (2026) • Ruth Ware: “The Woman in Suite 11” (2025) The Crime Writer’s Association began awarding the Twisted Dagger Award in 2025 for the best psychological thriller first published in the U.K. in English in that year. Below are listed the Twisted Dagger winners and several of the runners-up for the past two years, as well as other notable recent psychological thrillers. • “We Live Here Now” by Sarah Pinborough 2026 Twisted Dagger winner • “What Happens in the Dark” by Kia Abdullah 2026 shortlist, on order
fresh tomatoes – you can always serve the reheated burritos with a side of guacamole or pico de gallo for even more flavor and nutrition. Find more school-year meal prep inspiration at Culinary.net. Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos Recipe adapted from The Gracious Pantry Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil • 1 small red onion, diced • 1 large red bell pepper, diced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach • 1 cup cooked black beans • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika • 4 tablespoons salsa • salt, to taste • pepper, to taste • 6 large eggs • 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, water or dairy milk • 4 large whole-grain tortillas • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend In pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute onion, bell pepper and garlic until soft, 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cooked black beans, cumin, smoked paprika, salsa and salt and pepper, to taste.
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FICTION “Under Story” by Chloe Benjamin “God’s Country” by William Kent Krueger “Love on the Shelf” by Sheila Roberts NONFICTION “Prophets, Profits, Coaches and Kings: (when) Do Leaders Matter?” by Jared M. Diamond “Situated: Find the People and Places that Bring Out Your Best” by Angela Duckworth “American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn’s Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to Donald Trump” by Kai Bird CHILDREN “The Wise Pickle” by Sarah Howden “Would You Rather Be Covered in Snake Scales or Earthworm Mucus?” by Lauren Kukla “Where Ella Went” by Laurie Morrison 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.
*The CWA Dagger Awards and runners-up are listed on their website: https://thecwa.co.uk/. Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
Jumpstart busy school mornings with makeahead breakfast burritos (Feature Impact) Hectic school mornings get much easier when breakfast is already waiting in the fridge or freezer. These Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfast Burritos can be assembled in advance, frozen individually and easily reheated for quick, filling meals to keep your family going through the day. Eggs, cheese and black beans supply protein to fuel kids for gym class or sports, while vegetables, beans and wholegrain tortillas add complex carbohydrates and fiber to stave off hunger until lunch. Breakfast burritos also make for a hearty, grab-and-go option for adults heading off to work. One of the best things about homemade breakfast burritos is how easily they can be customized to fit each family member’s unique nutritional needs and preferences. If you’re making a batch for the whole family, prepare a basic filling and let everyone choose their own combination of ingredients. Spice fiends might want to add jalapenos or hot sauce, while vegetable lovers can pack in sauteed broccoli or diced roasted sweet potatoes. Just remember to label the different varieties separately before storing, e.g. “Mild” and “Spicy.” Although it’s best to avoid mixing in ingredients that don’t freeze well – like avocado or
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• “Her Many Faces” by Nicci Cloke - 2026 shortlist • “I Came Back for You” by Kate White (2026) • “Pretty Dead Things” by Kelsey Cox (2026) on order • “Nightwatching” by Tracy Sierra 2025 Twisted Dagger winner • “Look in the Mirror” by Catherine Steadman 2025 shortlist • “Cross My Heart” by Megan Collins (2025) • “Don’t Let Him in” by Lisa Jewell (2025) • “My Husband’s Wife” by Alice Feeney (2025) • “Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson (2025) • “The Last Session” by Julia Bartz (2025) • “All the Colors of the Dark” by Chris Whitaker (2024) • “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston (2024) • “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore (2024) • “The Teacher” by Freida McFadden (2024)
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Interesting as a Caterpillar
Remove from heat. Whisk eggs with milk or water. In nonstick skillet over medium heat, scramble until just set; avoid overcooking. Season lightly with salt and pepper, to taste. Lay tortillas flat. Divide eggs, veggie-bean mixture and cheese across each. Roll into burritos then toast, seam side down, in dry skillet to seal. Remove from pan and let cool. Wrap in parchment then foil. Freeze up to 2 months. To reheat, remove foil and parchment. In microwave or oven, heat until warmed through. Notes: To prevent tortillas from becoming soggy, let filling cool to room temperature before assembling burritos. Burritos can be warmed from frozen or, for best results, thawed overnight in refrigerator before reheating.
It’s caterpillar season. I remembered this yesterday as I sat out on the deck with my parents and two of their oldest friends at their cabin “up north.” We noticed as a tiny, furry ball began descending from the trees far overhead. Lower and lower it dropped until it was just over our heads. “What is that?” my mother asked. We didn’t know. At this point, the furry ball seemed to know it had an audience and began to swing, just a little at first, but soon in wider and wider arcs as the wind picked up. It lowered and then raised itself on its invisible line as it swooped forward and back and around. It was an impressive aerial show, and all the more so when I learned it was a tiny, furry caterpillar. The caterpillar was engaged in something called “ballooning,” a verb I had only heard used to mean when something got bigger. In this case, it meant swinging in the wind at the end of a long silk line from the tree branches high overhead. The goal of ballooning, I learned, was to find a new and suitable place to live. It was the most exciting form of house hunting I’d ever seen. Five adults, four of them over 90, sat transfixed by this little caterpillar zooming overhead in circles. “If anyone asks what I did today, I’ll tell them I watched a worm,” my mother’s friend, Char, observed. “There are worse ways to spend a day,” I noted. The tiny moth caterpillar, flying around like a miraculous aerial artist, finally landed in Char’s hair. Char did not think she would be a suitable home for this tiny, adventurous creature, and the caterpillar disappeared under the deck. We will never know what it did after that. I’d just been thinking a lot about caterpillars, as
the monarch caterpillars are hard at work eating milkweed and making chrysalises. I remember as a second grader having a monarch caterpillar in a jar in our classroom. We started with an egg, already attached to milkweed. The caterpillar emerged from the egg and got busy eating immediately. It grew with astonishing speed and eventually hung off the milkweed in the shape of a J. Then the fascinated second graders watched it spin its chrysalis, a bright green pea pod with a golden seam. The chrysalis would gradually change color, becoming more and more transparent until, one day, the butterfly emerged from the chrysalis, fully formed. We watched it slowly stretch and spread its beautiful orange wings, and then the second graders would troop out onto the playground to release this magnificent creature. It was astonishing. But it was not as astonishing as what happened next. After that, the caterpillar, who had spent her early autumn turning herself into a butterfly in our second-grade classroom, would fly all the way to Mexico. All of this leads me to believe that my life will never be as interesting as a caterpillar’s. We compare ourselves to butterflies when we talk about making big changes or becoming a better version of ourselves. I think it is a good metaphor, and I find butterflies inspiring— particularly when they head off to Mexico, fresh out of a jar, without a GPS or map. But it’s good to remember that before there was a butterfly, there was a daring and diligent little caterpillar. They are not as beautiful as butterflies, perhaps, but they get the work done—whether it’s spinning a chrysalis or ballooning from a 60-foot thread, dancing in the wind. To see photos,check out CarrieClassonAuthor on Facebook or visit CarrieClasson.com.
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Imagine stepping into a place where the past and present live together. Where tall mountains rise against a brilliant blue sky and a river cuts through the New Mexico landscape. Then you see what seems to be a mirage. A village made of gold that looks almost like it grew straight out of the ground. Before you is Taos Pueblo. A place that has been home to Native people for more than 1,000 years. Children have played here for hundreds of years, families sharing stories of ancient traditions still being practiced today. At Taos Pueblo, history is all around you. Get ready for a journey into a place where mountains, stories, and ancient traditions come together to create a world that feels almost magical.
Near the river and the mountains of New Mexico this pueblo grew over many generations. Families shaped thick walls from earth, water, and straw. By the time Spanish explorers reached the area in the 1500s, Taos Pueblo was already an ancient community. The arrival of the Spanish conquistadores brought a new and difficult chapter. Spanish settlers claimed land, introduced new customs and religion, and tried to change the way the Pueblo people lived. Although the people of Taos were not warriors they did stand against the Spaniards. In 1680, an attack coordinated with other pueblos temporarily chased the Spaniards out of New Mexico and back into Mexico. Taos Pueblo suddenly became the setting for another battle in 1847. The United States took control of New Mexico as a result of the Mexican American War. Some people rebelled against the new government and the changes they brought. This became known as the Taos Revolt. U.S. soldiers marched on the pueblo surrounding it. Even though the battle was fierce, the fighters could not stand against the U.S. firepower of cannons and guns. The Pueblo and its traditions survived and it is now the only place in the world that is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Historic Landmark.
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