Mid-Columbia Today

We lead off the show with The Dalles Mayoral Candidate Joseph Slusher, then we are joined by Dr. Bob Cummings and PA Ashlyn Williams from the Providence Hood River Orthopedic Clinic.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks with The Dalles Mayoral Candidate Darcy Long, then The Next Door's Youth Services Department Manager Heather Howard discusses the expansion of the Nature's Strength Program for Hood River County middle schoolers from a summer camp to a year-round after-school program.

A pair of candidates today:  in the first part of the show it's The Dalles Mayoral candidate Tim McGlothlin, and in the second half Wasco County Commission candidate John Grant.

In the first part of the show, we are joined by Oregon State Senate District 26 Candidate Nicole Bassett, then Mark talks to Brian Pearson and Niall Miller from the Oregon Agricultural Research and Extension Center about ag technology research.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks to Washington State House District 17 Position 1 incument Kevin Waters, then in the second half is joined by Dr. Mike Foss from Alpine Veterinary to discuss a number of animal-related topics.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks to Washington 17th District House Candidate Ben Christly, then Hood River County 4-H Coordinator Grace Wesson gives an overview of the upcoming program year.  And Mark discusses the political races airing commercials he's already sick of, and a reminder that betting sports parlays is just not a good idea.

It's another day of candidates, with Washington 17th District House Position 2 hopeful Diana Perez leading off, then Oregon 26th District Senate candidate Jeff Helfrich.

On today's show, Mark talks to Wasco County Commission Candidate Lisa Gambee and Washington 17th District House Candidate David Stuebe.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks with Hood River Mayor Paul Blackburn and City Manager Abigail Elder about community engagement and redefining the City's vision for the future, and then Klickitat County Commissioner Todd Andrews discusses what he believes the County should do in regard to developing data center policies and the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance currently before the Commis...

It's a morning of ballot measures.  In the first part of the program, Klickitat County EMS District #1 Chief Nathan Herbeck discusses their request to make the district's six-year levy permanent.  Then, Mark has a discussion with Hood River City Councilor Doug Stepina and Urban Renewal Administrator Will Norris on the housing bond on November's ballot.

In the first half of the program, Mark talks to Wasco County Commission Candidate Dick Schaffeld, then in the second half visits with Tom Penberthy from Columbia Gorge Community College.

In the first half of the show, Leah Hall from Columbia Gorge Food Bank talks about their Empty Bowls fundraiser coming up Friday evening at their warehouse in The Dalles (information at eb2026.auctria.events ).  Then Mark visits with Kirsten Poole of Programs for Peaceful Living in Klickitat County about helping victims of domestic violence.

In the first half of the show Mark talks about a couple of surveys, one ranking Hood River as the second best destination for a fall getaway in America, and the second finding Oregon one of the unhappiest states in the country, and gets into some football as well.  Then The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays comes on to discuss Monday night's City Council worksession on a financial analysis of needed repairs...

In the first part of today's show, Mark talks with Port of Hood River Executive Director Kevin Greenwood about a schedule of Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge closures (get that schedule at portofhoodriver.com ), the strategic business plan currently in a public comment period, and the pending sale of Lower Hanel Mill property to Dominguez Family Enterprises.  Then, Mark is joined by The D...

To start the program, Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammara Tippel talks about what summer tourism was like, and a number of events coming up in the White Salmon-Bingen area.  Then Marti Dane talks about her invovlement in the upcoming production of Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451 at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River ( columbiaarts.org ), and spins that into a discussi...

In the first half of the show Mark previews the Pig Bowl on September 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wahtonka campus in The Dalles and talks about the families benefitting from the Law Enforcement vs. Firefighters football game with Scott Rector (learn how to donate at the Pig Bowl Facebook page ), then with no guest it's "random neuron firings" on a variety of subjects.

The show starts with Sarah Fox previewing Season 17 of the Sense of Place series ( senseofplace.org ), then it's White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn on early enrollment numbers and an update on the K-12 campus project.

In the first half of today's program, Hood River County School District Superintendent Bill Newton talks about various topics, including efforts to encourage school attendance, and an update on long-range planning.  Then it's White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler on adjustments to the 2026 budget and planning for 2027.

In the first portion of the show, Mark talks with Mid-Columbia Center For Living Clinical Supervisor for Jail Diversion and Aid & Assist programs Breana Hesse, then History Museum of Hood River County Executive Director Lisa Commander previews upcoming events and exhibits at the museum.

Today, Janice Crane from the Cascade Locks Historical Museum talks about the upcoming Bridge of the Gods 100th Anniversary Celebration (September 19, noon-8 p.m. at Cascade Locks Marine Park), then after a phone issue Danny Cosgrove of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center tells us about their upcoming observance of Japanese American history in the Gorge, Apples & Ancestry (September 25-26 at th...

In the first part of the show, Mark talks to Christopher Janetzko and Carol Hayes of Columbia Gorge CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) about a pair of upcoming fundraising events and the continued need for volunteers to serve as advocates (go to columbiagorgecasa.org for information).  Then, Dr. Ryan Petering from Skyline Health discusses sports medicine and how to deal with inj...

Mid-Columbia Community Action Executive Director Leslie Naramore and Shelter Services Manager Liz Leon discuss the beginning of a capital campaign to create a "mini Gloria Center" in Hood River, then Home Visiting Nurse Kate Karlson and Daron Ryan of the Hood River County Health Department talk about expanded services for parents and their children that are now available.    

To start a holiday-shortened week, Mark talks with Hood River County Administrator Allison Williams and Commission Chair Jennifer Euwer about fire-danger issues and revenue options, then Wasco County Commission Chair Scott Hege goes over the proposed endowment fund under consideration.

On today's show, Mark talks with Dr. Mike Foss from Alpine Veterinary in Hood River about preventing avian influenza in your flock at home, interacting with wildlife, Chronic Wasting Disease, and what to think about when using alternatives to pesticides and herbicides.

On today's show, Caralee Holtmann previews the Huckleberry Festival, September 11-13 in Bingen, then OSU Extension's Paola Escobedo talks about OSU Open Campus and the importance of filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.