🌿 Grants, Patrols & Fireworks: Skamania Commissioners’ Busy Week– August 12, 2025

From new funding for wildlife habitat to summer patrols at Swift Reservoir, the August 12 BOCC meeting tackled conservation, public safety, transit, and even fireworks for the fair. Catch up on the key decisions and how they’ll shape services in Skamania County.

🧯From Fire Recovery to Broadband - Klickitat BOCC Highlights for 8/5/25

The Klickitat County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on 8/5, focusing on updated infrastructure planning, wildfire recovery and changes to permit processes, energy regulation, and county appointments.

🌲Water Upgrades, Youth in the Woods, and a High-Voltage Proposal - Skamania BOCC & PUD Updates for 8/5/25

School safety, clean energy, and forest stewardship topped Aug. 5 agendas. County commissioners advanced grants and heard about a new transmission project, while PUD approved water upgrades and explored funding affordable housing.

🏛️ Skamania County Commissioners Recap – July 29, 2025

Commissioners approved road funding, public health contracts, and set a date to adopt zoning changes in Underwood. A departmental shuffle puts events under Public Works, while wildfire conditions extend the east-side burn ban.

🗞️ Klickitat BOCC Summary – July 29, 2025

Klickitat BoCC focused on wildfire response, broadband expansion, and a large slate of road and public health funding approvals during their final meeting of July. They also held public hearings, budget updates, and discussed new funding for 911 operations and voter registration system upgrades.

🌉 Hood River–White Salmon Bridge Replacement Update - July 2025

July's Bridge Authority meetings revealed critical funding negotiations with federal officials, new outreach strategies, and early steps toward a community campaign backing the $1.12B replacement bridge.

🏛️ July 2025 Skamania County City Government Round-Up

City councils in Stevenson and North Bonneville approved new hires, equipment upgrades, and summer events, while Underwood Park & Rec tackled wildfire safety, post office repairs, and community planning. Catch up on what’s happening in Skamania County this July.

🗞️ July 2025 Klickitat County City Government Roundup

July city updates from Goldendale, Bingen & White Salmon: fireworks debates, new housing ordinances, budget planning, and community celebrations.

🏛️ Skamania County BOCC Meeting Recap – July 22, 2025

Commissioners gathered this week for a full day of approvals, departmental updates, and collaborative workshops. From rebuilding fire-stricken communities to upgrading local infrastructure, the meeting highlighted a mix of practical needs and regional coordination.

🗞️ Klickitat County BOCC Summary – July 22, 2025

Klickitat County Commissioners approved wildfire planning, public health funding, and courthouse security upgrades at their July 22 meeting, while raising concerns about construction delays and land use backlogs.