Stephen Allen

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

Renewable Energy Zone passes hurdle in Gilliam Co.

Stephen Allen - January 26, 2021 0

The Gilliam County Court adopted the proposed Rural Renewable Energy Development (RRED) zone in its session on January 6th. The special enterprise zone will...

Community Development

Cascade Locks Earns $2.4 Million Federal Infrastructure Investment

Stephen Allen - January 21, 2021 0

Federal resources for power supply improvements will help support business growth in Hood River County Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley...

OBITUARIES

Obituary: Marjorie LaRue

Stephen Allen - January 15, 2021 0

Marjorie L. LaRue, 93, of Condon, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at Summit Springs Retirement Village in Condon. No service is planned at this...

COVID-19

Vaccine distribution update

Stephen Allen - January 12, 2021 0

The North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) plays an ongoing vital role in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, and would like to share key information. ...

Community Development

Waste Management – Steady Despite Pandemic

Stephen Allen - January 8, 2021 0

Gilliam County’s largest employer, Waste Management, made a bold commitment in the early days of the COVID pandemic: to keep everyone employed. That pledge...

Arts & Culture

“Hot Licks” is back in Oregon, with original owner where she belongs

Stephen Allen - January 4, 2021 0

Bobby Byars 25 year quest to find his 1948 Anglia hotrod When thinking of the great muscle cars and dragsters that are an iconic part...

COVID-19

First COVID vaccination in Wheeler Co.

Stephen Allen - January 4, 2021 0

Dr. Robert Boss of Asher Community Health Center is the first person in Wheeler County to receive the vaccine for COVID-19. Dr. Boss received...

COVID-19

Counties race to get grants to small businesses

Stephen Allen - December 11, 2020 0

State of Oregon pushes CARES Act funding to counties - gives little time to spend funds On December 1st, the state committed to a baseline...

COVID-19

OSAA Adjusts 20-21 Calendar, pushes basketball start date to February

Stephen Allen - December 7, 2020 0

The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) Executive Board has revised the Association’s calendar to start activities in February. The OSAA Executive Board was hopeful...

COVID-19