Meet the New Faces at the PUD
Northern Wasco County PUD’s IT department welcomes 2 workers Kelsey Fork grew up in The Dalles and graduated from what was then The...
Sep
2023
Inside Ruralite
Sep
2023
The Loan Arrangers
Development district helps businesses in the mid-Columbia find their footing They don’t ride into town on white horses, but that’s the way many...
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Aug
2023
From India With Love
One man’s restaurant dreams bring him to town Story and photo by Rodger Nichols International cuisines are often found in big cities, where...
Aug
2023
Service With A Smile
Northern Wasco County PUD’s newest employees joined the utility’s customer service department in May By Rodger Nichols Juan Hernandez was born in Hood...
Jul
2023
A Governor of Our Own
Zenas Ferry Moody was the first governor—and one of the few—to hail from Eastern Oregon By Rodger Nichols Of the 39 governors Oregon...
Jun
2023
Get Ready for Summer
Be prepared to help plants through heat and dry weather As the warmer weather returns, it’s time to evaluate your garden for the...
Jun
2023
The Godfather of Grapes
Midwesterner makes his name in Columbia Gorge wines By Rodger Nichols Lonnie Wright did not plant the first vineyard in the Columbia River...
Jun
2023
Generations on the Line
PUD lineworker follows in his father’s footsteps By Rodger Nichols One of Northern Wasco County PUD’s newest employees was born for the job....
May
2023
Stars and Stripes Forever
With the help of strong leadership, local Scouts display patriotism around The Dalles By Rodger Nichols Ten times a year, the members of...
May
2023
Teaching Safety First
Northern Wasco County PUD’s community outreach starts in first grade By Rodger Nichols Safety is a priority at Northern Wasco County PUD. Part...
Apr
2023
The Perfect Job
One of the PUD’s newest employees says public power is a big part of his life By Rodger Nichols For some people, finding...
Apr
2023
An Extensive Route to Oregon
Extension agent has found her place supporting the Gorge and local farmers By Rodger Nichols Ashley Thompson is a woman of many interests....
