Wasco County

In observance of Labor Day, Wasco County offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday.

Emergency services will continue to operate as usual. Have a safe holiday!

Exciting plans on the horizon for our partners in the mental health realm with an opportunity to make a big impact in our community.

Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus • Oregon Capital Chronicle Officials in the Columbia River Gorge are planning a behavioral health campus that will serve people out of Wasco County.

We ❤️ our youth sports partners!

From The Dalles Little League Board of Directors, we extend our gratitude to Wasco County for their support at Kramer Field this year. Tip the hat to your employees for their vision and hard work. Your collaboration helped set us up for success this season. Thank you!

The meeting materials for the August 21st Wasco County Board of Commissioners meeting are now available. The Board will be meeting at 401 E. 3rd St. or you are welcome to attend via Zoom. Review the agenda and board packet at: https://bit.ly/packet_and_minutes

*PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION*

This is what community is about ❤️

Let me tell you about this young man right here. Lyam Bacon jumped in to help all over the grounds yesterday during the storm. He kept a spotlight generator from toppling over on cars and pop-up tent from flying away and possibly hurting people and property.

Lyam is just one of the many that didn't hesitate to jump in. Thank you to everyone that helped out yesterday (and every day). You are what makes our fair such a fantastic event!

The return of Batman and Robin at the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo!

Morning meeting done. Let's have a great day at Fair!

Public Notice and Notice of Public Hearing
The county is eligible to apply for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon. Community Development Block Grant funds come from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants can be used for public facilities and housing improvements, primarily for persons with low and moderate incomes.

Approximately $12 million will be awarded to Oregon non-metropolitan cities and counties in 2024. The maximum grant that a city or county can receive is $1,500,000. The county is preparing an application for a 2024 Community Development Block Grant from the Business Oregon for Columbia Gorge Crisis Resolution Center, 1819 W. 10th Street, The Dalles to provide 16 secure residential treatment beds and 16 non-secure residential treatment beds. It is estimated that the proposed project will benefit at least 32 persons, of whom 75% will be low or moderate income.

A public hearing will be held by the board of commissioners at 4:30 p.m. on August 26, 2024 at 401 E. 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR. The purpose of this hearing is for the board of commissioners to obtain citizen views and to respond to questions and comments about: community development and housing needs, especially the needs of low- and moderate-income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be assisted with a Community Development Block Grant project; and the proposed project.

Written comments are also welcome and must be received by August 23, 2024 at 511 Washington Street, Ste. 101, The Dalles, OR 97058. Written comments can also be dropped off at the Clerk’s Office at 511 Washington Street, Ste. 201, The Dalles, OR. Written comments can also be emailed at [email protected]. Both oral and written comments will be considered by the board of commissioners in deciding whether to apply.

The location of the hearing is accessible to persons with disabilities. Please contact Kelly Walker, Executive Assistant to the Wasco County Board of County Commissioners, 401 E. 3rd St., The Dalles, OR, at 541-506-2520 if you will need any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting.

More information about Oregon Community Development Block Grants, the proposed project, and records about the county’s past use of Community Development Block Grant funds is available for public review at 401 E. 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR, during regular office hours. Advance notice is requested. If special accommodations are needed, please notify Kelly Walker at (541) 506-2520 so that appropriate assistance can be provided.

Permanent involuntary displacement of persons or businesses is not anticipated as a result from the proposed project. If displacement becomes necessary, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement and provide required/reasonable benefits to those displaced. Any low- and moderate-income housing that is demolished or converted to another use will be replaced.
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Aviso Público y Noticia de Audiencia Pública
El condado es elegible para aplicar a un Subsidio en 2024 del Community Development Block Grant que a su vez viene del Business Oregón.

Los Subsidios del Community Development Block Grant Bloque Subsidiario para el Desarrollo Comunitario vienen desde el U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos). Los subsidios pueden ser usados para instalaciones públicas y remodelación de casas, primariamente por personas con ingresos moderados o bajos.
Aproximadamente $12 millones serán otorgados en 2024 a ciudades y condados no-metropolitanos de Oregón. El máximo de subsidios que la ciudad o el condado puede recibir es $1,500,000.

El condado está preparando una aplicación en 2024 para el subsidio del Community Development Block Grant que viene del Business Oregón para Columbia Gorge Crisis Resolution Center, 1819 W. 10th Street, The Dalles para proporcionar 16 camas de tratamiento residenciales seguras y 16 camas de tratamiento residenciales no seguras. Está estimado que el proyecto propuesto beneficiará a por lo menos 32 personas, de los cuales 75% serán de ingresos moderados o bajos.
Una audiencia pública se llevará a cabo en la junta de comisionados a las 4:30 p.m. el 26 de Agosto del 2024 en 401 E. 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR.

El propósito de esta audiencia es para que la junta de comisionados obtenga puntos de vista de los ciudadanos y para responder preguntas acerca de:
Desarrollo comunitario y necesidades de vivienda, especialmente las necesidades de personas con ingresos moderados y bajos, así como también otras necesidades en la comunidad que podrían ser asistidas con un subsidio del proyecto Community Development Block Grant; and El projecto propuesto.

Los comentarios escritos son también bienvenidos y deben ser recibidos para el 23 de Agosto del 2024 en el 511 Washington Street, Ste. 101, The Dalles, OR 97058. Los comentarios escritos también se pueden dejar en la Clerk’s Office localizada en el 511 Washington Street, Ste. 201, The Dalles, OR. Los comentarios escritos también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a [email protected]. Ambos comentarios, escritos y orales serán considerados por la junta de comisionados en decidir si aplican.

La ubicación de la audiencia es accesible para personas con incapacidades. Por favor dejar saber a Kelly Walker, Asistente Ejecutivo de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Wasco a el teléfono 541-506-2520 para saber si usted necesitará cualquier tipo de acomodaciones especiales para asistir o participar en la reunión.

Más información sobre el Oregón Communitty Development Block Grants, el proyecto propuesto y los pasados registros sobre los condados en el uso de los subsidios del Community Development Block Grant están disponibles para la revisión pública en la 401 E. 3rd Street, The Dalles, OR, durante las horas regulares de oficina. Se requiere del aviso anticipado. Si las acomodaciones especiales son necesitadas, por favor notifíquelo Kelly Walker el (541) 506-2520 de modo que la asistencia apropiada pueda proveerse.

El desalojamiento involuntario permanente de personas o negocios no es esperado como un resultado del proyecto propuesto. Si el desalojamiento llegara a ser necesaria, serán examinadas alternativas para minimizar el desalojamiento y proveer beneficios requeridos/razonables para aquellos removidos. Cualquier casa de ingreso moderado y bajo la cual sea demolida o convertida en otro uso será reemplazada.

Our Community Development Director, Kelly Howsley-Glover, spoke with High Country News to discuss the $5.9M wildfire defense grant to conduct multiple mitigation projects. This funding will be used over the next five years to enhance and improve the county's efforts in defending against wildfires.

Read the full story here:

Is your community ready for a wildfire? - High Country News Local governments throughout the West are investing in wildfire defense. Here’s how to know if yours is one of them.

REMINDER! The Wildfire Strategic Plan Workshop is coming to The Dalles on Wednesday, August 14. Meet and learn from wildfire response agencies as well as share your thoughts and ideas regarding community needs and priorities in wildfire management. Refreshments provided or available for purchase.

𝕁𝕠𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕎𝕒𝕤𝕔𝕠 ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕥𝕪 𝕥𝕖𝕒𝕞❕

The current jobs include:
• Probation/Parole Officer
• Deputy County Surveyor
• Deputy District Attorney
• Multiagency Resource Center Manager
• 911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Operator
• Deputy Sheriffs

Browse all the current openings by visiting the link here: https://bit.ly/wascocountyopenpositions

This Wednesday, we have a new Zoom link for Board of County Commissioners meetings. If you've bookmarked it, please make sure to update this information so you don't miss any future business. See you tomorrow!

https://wascocounty-org.zoom.us/j/2919733815
Meeting ID 2919733815 #

Mark your calendars for the Wildfire Strategic Plan Workshop, coming to The Dalles on Wednesday, August 14. Meet and learn from wildfire response agencies as well as share your thoughts and ideas regarding community needs and priorities in wildfire management. Refreshments provided or available for purchase.

Additionally, you can complete the survey now to map out the places that are important to you and at risk of wildfire: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f479878b49e84a8482ebfad49fa45d46

We see a couple of familiar faces!

The Gloria Center will open as a Cooling Shelter to provide a cool location, water, snacks, hygiene, and first aid items.

Cooling Shelter operations will be activated at The Gloria Center TODAY, Thursday Aug. 1, from 11 am to 7 pm. The Gloria Center is located at 2505 W. 7th in The Dalles.

Cooling Shelter operations will be led by MCCAC staff. Supports provided include a cool location, water, snacks, hygiene, and first aid items.

We are also accepting donations of supply items including gatorade, shelf-stable snack items, lip balm, and sunscreen. Supply donations may be dropped off to The Gloria Center during Cooling Center operations hours or regular business hours.

For up to date information on Cooling Shelter operations and other services including cooling bundles and transportation visit:

MCCAC Emergency Shelter webpage:
https://www.mccac.com/shelter-2

Severe Weather Resources webpage:
https://www.mccac.com/shelter-1

To support our efforts, consider making a donation:
https://www.mccac.com/donate

Be there. Volunteer when someone needs you the most. Shelter Volunteer Training today, Monday, July 29th, from 1p-5p at the Hood River Fire Department Community Room! To continue delivering round-the-clock services to those in need, we need your help. Would you consider becoming a Red Cross Volunteer to help with disaster operations? We need help setting up and maintaining shelter facilities, registering clients, & serving meals.

There's still time to sign up for baseball camp next week at Kramer Field! Details below.

Peak Baseball Camps return to The Dalles, July 29th-August 2nd!!
To register visit https://peak-baseball.com

Important information about drinking water safety in Mosier.

Columbia Gorge Humane Society (CGHS) has an upcoming fundraising event they asked us to share:

The Dalles Chamber and Bargeway Pub are hosting Cash'd Out, a Johnny Cash tribute band, on July 27th. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to CGHS. Tickets will be $10 in advance, and can be purchased at The Bargeway Pub. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Latest evacuation updates for the Larch Creek Fire. We're happy to see things are starting to wind down.

Larch Creek Fire Evacuations Update | 10:00 AM

LEVEL 2 - GET SET
• From Friend Rd in the north, south to Happy Ridge Rd. east to Elliott Rd and the intersection of Dufur Gap Rd and Hwy 197. From the intersection of Dufur Gap Rd and Hwy 197 south to the Shadybrook Rd and west Mc Corkle.

• From the intersection of Shadybrook Rd. and Hwy 197 west to the intersection of Shadybrook Rd and Tygh Creek Rd, south to Happy Ridge Rd. and east to Fairgrounds Rd.

All other previous evacuation zones have been lifted.

**Attention animal lovers!** Columbia Gorge Humane Society is looking for compassionate individuals to join their team as a Shelter Manager and Kennel Technician . If you're passionate about animal welfare and want to make a difference in the lives of our furry friends, we encourage you to apply! Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Columbia Gorge Humane Society (CGHS) has two upcoming fundraising events they asked us to share:

Kitten Yoga, in partnership with Empower Yoga, will be happening at 1pm on Sunday, July 21st for a suggested donation of $20. Its an hour of light, relaxing yoga with fuzzy kitties. Spaces are limited, register here: https://www.empoweryoga.biz/booking-form?referral=daily_time_table_widget

The Dalles Chamber and Bargeway Pub are hosting Cash'd Out, a Johnny Cash tribute band, on July 27th. Proceeds from ticket sales will go to CGHS. Tickets will be $10 in advance, and can be purchased at The Bargeway Pub. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Larch Creek Fire Evacuation Updates as of 11 AM on July 16.

Larch Creek Fire Evacuation Update | 11:00 AM

LEVEL 3 - GO NOW: From Friend Rd in the north, east to Elliott Rd and the intersection of Dufur Gap Rd and Hwy 197. From the intersection of Dufur Gap Rd and Hwy 197 south to the Shadybrook Rd. From the intersection of Happy Ridge Rd and Mc Corkle in the west to the intersection of Shadybrook Rd and Hwy 197 in the southeast.

LEVEL 2 - GET SET
• **NEW** Wamic & Pine Hollow area from Happy Ridge Rd in the north down to Rock Creek Dam Rd/Wamic Market Rd. in the south, west to Threemile Rd. The intersection of Threemile Rd & Campbell Ln. in the west to Hwy 197 in the east. This area has been lowered from Level 3.
• From the intersection of Threemile Rd & Campbell Ln. west to Rock Creek Reservoir and south to the White River and east to Campbell Ln.

LEVEL 1 - GET READY
• **NEW** From the west side of the City of Tygh Valley west to the intersection of Rock Creek Dam Rd. and Campbell Ln., south to the White River, east the intersection to Juniper Flat Rd. and Hwy 197., north to the intersection of Hwy 197 and Tygh Valley Rd. This area was lowered from Level 2.
• from Hwy 197, south to Hulse Rd, east to the Deschutes River, and from the intersection of Hwy 197 and Tygh Valley Market Rd, southeast to the Deschutes River.
• from Elliott Rd. east to Hwy 197, south to the intersection of Hwy 197 and Dufur Gap Rd., and due west to Elliott Rd.

Although residences in Pine Hollow have been lowered to Level 2, recreation on the reservoir remains closed because of continued operations and weather. We will reassess the morning of Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Fire crews are still in the area. Please give them space and patience as they continue to work on the incident.

The evacuation shelter at the Wy'East Middle School in Hood River will remain open.
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Actualización de la evacuación por el incendio de Larch Creek | 11:00 AM

NIVEL 3 - VÁYASE AHORA
Desde Friend Rd en el norte, hacia el este hasta Elliott Rd y la intersección de Dufur Gap Rd y la carretera 197. Desde la intersección de Dufur Gap Rd y la carretera 197 hacia el sur hasta Shadybrook Rd. Desde la intersección de Happy Ridge Rd y Mc Corkle en el oeste hasta la intersección de Shadybrook Rd y la carretera 197 en el sureste.

NIVEL 2 - ESTÉ LISTO
• **INFORMACIÓN NUEVA** Área de Wamic y Pine Hollow desde Happy Ridge Rd en el norte hasta Rock Creek Dam Rd/Wamic Market Rd. en el sur, al oeste hasta Threemile Rd. La intersección de Threemile Rd. y Campbell Ln. en el oeste hasta la carretera 197 en el este. Esta área ha sido bajada del Nivel 3.
• Desde la intersección de Threemile Rd & Campbell Ln. al oeste hasta Rock Creek Reservoir y al sur hasta White River y al este hasta Campbell Ln.

NIVEL 1 - PREPÁRESE
• ** INFORMACIÓN NUEVA ** Desde el lado oeste de la ciudad de Tygh Valley hacia el oeste hasta la intersección de Rock Creek Dam Rd. y Campbell Ln., hacia el sur hasta el White River, hacia el este la intersección hasta Juniper Flat Rd. y la carretera 197., hacia el norte hasta la intersección de la carretera 197 y Tygh Valley Rd. Esta área se bajó del nivel 2.
• Desde la carretera 197, hacia el sur hasta Hulse Rd, hacia el este hasta el Deschutes River, y desde la intersección de la carretera 197 y Tygh Valley Market Rd, hacia el sureste hasta el Deschutes River.
• Desde Elliott Rd. hacia el este hasta la carretera 197, hacia el sur hasta la intersección de la carretera 197 y Dufur Gap Rd., y hacia el oeste hasta Elliott Rd.

Aunque las viviendas en Pine Hollow se han bajado al nivel 2, las actividades recreativas en el reservorio permanecen cerradas debido a la continuación de las operaciones y el clima. Volveremos a evaluar la situación la mañana del miércoles 17 de julio de 2024.

Los equipos de bomberos siguen en el área. Por favor, dénles espacio y paciencia, ya que siguen trabajando en el incidente.

El albergue de evacuación en la Wy'East Middle School en Hood River permanecerá abierto.

Grand Jury Clears Deputies and Officers of any Wrong Doing in The Dalles Officer Involved Shooting.

Larch Fire Update

Larch Creek Fire 12 PM Update

Latest for the Larch Creek Fire.

EVACUATION UPDATES LARCH CREEK FIRE | 6:30 PM

Level 3 GO NOW - From Friend Rd, East to Elliott Rd and Hwy 197, South to Badger Creek Rd and Fairgrounds Rd, West to Mc Corkle Grade Rd, city of Tygh Valley. **NEW** Hwy 197, east to the Deschutes River, north to Hulse Rd and south to Fred Ashley Rd.

LEVEL 2 GET SET- **NEW** Pine Hollow & Wamic from Badger Creek Rd/Fairgrounds Rd, South to Rock Creek Dam Rd/Wamic Market Rd, West to Threemile Rd, East to Hwy 197.

LEVEL 1 GET READY - From Elliott Rd, East to Kinglsey Rd./Dufur Gap Rd., North to Friend Rd. and South to Level 3 border.

Hwy 197 is closed in both directions from Mile Post 33 - 36.

Latest evacuation orders for the Larch Creek Fire.

7 AM Larch Creek Fire Update
Level 3 GO NOW - Remains residences from Friend Rd, East to Elliott Rd and Hwy 197, South to Badger Creek Rd, West to Mc Corkle Grade Rd.

Level 2 GET SET - Remains from Fairgrounds Rd, East to Hwy 197, North to Shadybrook Rd, South to Fairgrounds Rd.

LEVEL 1 GET READY - Remains from Badger Creek Rd/Fairgrounds Rd, South to Rock Creek Dam Rd/Wamic Market Rd, West to Threemile Rd, East to Hwy 197. **NEW AREA** Elliott Rd, East to Kinglsey Rd./Dufur Gap Rd., North to Friend Rd. and South to Level 3 border.

A shelter at Maupin High School is open for anyone evacuating.

Larch Creek Fire info below. Please steer clear of the area so units can respond quickly and safely.