A Place of Their Own
Local real estate agent retires after dedicating 51 years to finding homes By Rodger Nichols Mike Fowler takes the phrase “location, location, location”...
Apr
2024
Inside Ruralite
Apr
2024
Home Is Where the Heart Is
By Rodger Nichols 1 of Northern Wasco County PUD’s newest employees has a familiar last name. Tiffany Gardipee started December 4 as part...
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Mar
2024
Cost-of-Service Study Results
Rising Costs of Goods and Services Impact the PUD’s Ability to Supply Reliable Electricity By Justin Brock Where the Columbia River takes a...
Mar
2024
No Man Is an Island
But Some of Them Come Close By Rodger Nichols The official name on government maps is 18 Mile Island, but for more than...
Feb
2024
Heavy Metal
College Skill Center Offers State-of-the-Art Training Story and photos by Rodger Nichols Robert Wells-Clark is the director of technology and trades at Columbia...
Feb
2024
Stay Warm; Use Space Heaters Wisely
Stay Warm; Use Space Heaters Wisely As winter’s icy grip tightens, many turn to space heaters for a quick burst of warmth. These...
Dec
2023
Starry, Starry Night
Goldendale Observatory Celebrates 50 Years By Rodger Nichols The Mid-Columbia has a unique attraction in its backyard that is often overlooked in its...
Dec
2023
Consider Supporting the Neighbor to Neighbor Program
By Rodger Nichols While the holiday season is full of joy, it also comes with chilly weather. With the cold comes higher heating...
Nov
2023
Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Oregon
Take Q-Life’s Survey For Equitable Internet Access In Wasco County By Rodger Nichols 1 of the hallmarks of a public electric utility is...
Nov
2023
Working For a Bright Future
World-Traveler Brings His Talents to The Dalles By Rodger Nichols Matthew Klebes was hired as city manager of The Dalles last year. At...
Oct
2023
Happy Homecoming
A Recent Addition to the PUD Staff Returns to His Mid-Columbia Roots By Rodger Nichols It’s been a full-circle journey for 1 of...
Oct
2023
Good Insect, Bad Insect
Local Extension Office Helps Differentiate Between Native & Invasive Species By Rodger Nichols Invasive species have been a problem since travel across oceans...
