Mid-Columbia Today

In the first portion of the show, Mark talks with Klickitat County Commission incumbent Lori Zoller, then Susan Buce and Kat St. John from the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center annouce a new historic photo archive available at gorgediscovery.org .

Mark talks with Klickitat County Commission Candidate Andy Kallinen in the first half of the show, then in the second half visits with Dr. Steve Matous of Skyline Hospital.

Mid-Columbia Community Action Executive Director Leslie Naramore discusses housing issues, the continued need for cooling supplies, and plans to open the pallet shelters at the Gloria Center of a full-time basis this winter, then Daron Ryan from the Hood River County Health Department talks about summer food safety and a recent regional mass-fatality exercise involving a number of area agencies.

Cindy Thieman from the Hood River Watershed Group joins us to talk about moving toward removal of the old Powerdale Powerhouse, and then Mark talks to Klickitat County Sheriff candidate Tony Warren. 

The show starts with Mark going over some of the news of the weekend, including the Governor's request for emergency relief for pear growers after a bad 2025 season, then Jim Winterbottom from Hood River Garbage & The Dalles Disposal to talk about the new RecycleOn locations at both sites to accept materials that can't be picked up in recycle bins.

In the first half of the show, Mark Neumann from the non-profit Columbia Gorge Skating talks about their goal of building an ice rink in the Windmaster Corner area of Hood River, then Grace Wesson and Karyna Marquez talk about Hood River County 4-H and the upcoming activities at the Hood River County Fair.

Dr. Mike Foss from Alpine Veterinary in Hood River gives some tips on helping our pets through the 4th of July, then Tim Shampoe of The Next Door talks about their Therapeutic Foster Care program, and its need for foster parents.

Mid-Columbia Economic Development District Executive Director Jessica Metta talks about the Regional Economic Development Strategy process that is getting underway, then Mark brings news of two Supreme Court decision this morning, talks about the Blazers' acquisition of Ja Morant, and other random thoughts.

In the first half of the show, Helping Hands Against Violence Prevention and Outreach Coordinator Meg Hartley talks about educating young people about healthy relationships, then Klickitat County Commissioner Todd Andrews discusses the Lyle Hill Fire and code compliance enforcement.

Today's show focuses on the garden, as we are joined by Eric Bosler from the Central Gorge Master Gardeners.

In the first half of the show, Genevieve Scholl from the Port of Cascade Locks previews their Fourth of July activities, then Mark spends some time talking about the latest comments from new Portland Trail Blazer owner Tom Dundon indiciating the team won't contribute to paying for the improvements to the Moda Center the team is demanding.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks with Mid-Columbia Center For Living Executive Director Al Barton about an Oregon Health Authority grant to estblish an in-patient substance abuse treatment facility in The Dalles, then Washington Gorge Action Programs Executive Director Julie Hester and Food Bank Network Manager Janeal Booren talk about food bank operation challenges and their Food For All...

In the first part of the show, Mark talks with Bill Stenson from Radio Amateurs of the Gorge about their upcoming field day on June 27 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Westside Fire training grounds adjacent to the Rockford Grange on 4250 Barrett Drive in Hood River,  and the importance of amateur radio in emergency preparedness. Then area orchardist and Oregon Sweet Cherry Commission Chair Ian Chandler...

The show features a discussion of various City of Hood River subjects with Mayor Paul Blackburn & City Manager Abigail Elder.  In the second portion of the show, with no guest Mark tells a story from years ago, about covering a situation involving a car disappearing from sight, and other random thoughts.

In the first half of the show, Tammara Tippel of the Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce previews White Salmon's Fourth of July activities, then Brett Stomps discusses fundraising for the annual Hood River Fourth of July Fireworks Show ( hoodriverfireworks.com ).

Today's show features Isabel Ulland, Henry Mason, and Sophia Mosqueda from the Hood River Valley High School Solar Storms, who are constructing a solar-powered car to race in the Solar Car Challenge starting July 14 in Texas (they are raising funds for the trip, go to hrvhsolarcar.org to learn more and donate), then Mark talks with The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays about the new Community Reserve Fund es...

In the first half of the show, Wasco County Community Development Director Kelly Howsley-Glover gives an update on the work of the Rowena Fire Long-Term Recovery Group one year after the devastating fire, then White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn talks about the latest moves toward developing a K-12 campus.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks with Hood River County School District Superintendent Bill Newton about summer programs and the establishment of the district's five-year strategic plan.  Then it's White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler on the recent City Council adoption ordinance requiring new residential construction to be ready for electrical vehicle chargers, and continued fire prevention...

On today's show, Mark talks and debates issues around the Port of Hood River with Port Executive Director Kevin Greenwood, and then retiring The Dalles Chamber of Commerce CEO Lisa Farquharson joins the program.

We begin today by talking to Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association founding director Mark Steighner about the upcoming Piano Summit (information and tickets at gorgeorchestra.org ) and his retirement from the CGOA, and then Lesley Wright updates us about what is going on at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.

In the first part of the show, Mark is joined by Dianna Risley and Lee McPherson of the Hood River Rotary Club about their June 27 Community Rummage Sale (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wy'east Middle School), then we visit wth Providence Hood River volunteers Helga Reese, Chris Karlin, and Nadine Klebba.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks to Mid-Columbia Community Action Executive Director Leslie Naramore about the Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative's upcoming meeting, and MCCAC seeking donations of cooling supplies to put into kits to give to those in need.  In the second half, Hood River County Veterans Services Officer Lynetta Hickman talks about an upcoming America's 250th Birthday Ce...

In the first half of the show, Mark talks about the budget the Hood River County Commission will be voting on next week and next steps in dealing with the County's fiscal issues with Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer and Administrator Allison Williams, then Wasco County Commission Chair Scott Hege talks about what has been learned in regard to filling the Commission seat left vacant by the untimely...

On today's show, we learn about Parent-Child Interaction Therapy with Courtney Reyes from Mid-Columbia Center For Living, then we talk about The Dalles Marina with Port of The Dalles Executive Director Andrea Klaas.

Dr. Mike Foss from Alpine Veterinary in Hood River is this morning's guest, and he talks about ticks, preparing to move your animals in case of fire, and dealing with cheat grass.