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
Inside Ruralite
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....
Previous Stories
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....
Mar
2023
Pot Up Your Plants
Solve space restrictions with container gardening Don’t let a lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Many vegetables...
Mar
2023
Hydro History
Hydropower tells a complicated tale of the nation’s energy history By Paul Wesslund Electricity generated from hydropower tells an interesting story about today’s...
Feb
2023
The Fighting What?
Some mascots make it challenging to root, root, root for the home team By Rodger Nichols With the Super Bowl coming up February...
Jan
2023
Lining Up History
Local archaeologists try to connect the present to the past By Rodger Nichols The Dalles is rich in history. Since moving to town...
Jan
2023
The Variety of Life
From welding to government affairs, PUD director has taken a diverse path to public power By Roger Nichols “You never know where your...
Dec
2022
Give a Helping Hand
The PUD’s Neighbor to Neighbor program assists community members in need By Rodger Nichols With the holidays upon us, many feel the calling...
