Klickitat County

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.

At their July 15 meeting, Klickitat County Commissioners faced a tense debate over sheriff staffing, budget errors, and safety risks. The board pledged to restore $246K to correct a defunding mistake, while also weighing rising legal costs, HR needs, and gaps in volunteer support.

Klickitat County Commissioners met July 8 to tackle wildfire readiness, land use backlogs, emergency radio failures, and a fee waiver debate over a broken sound system at the demolition derby. Plus: ADU permitting delays, new crisis responder contracts, and stormwater work at the airport.

In this week’s Klickitat BOCC meeting, officials approved a 911 system upgrade, debated long-term budget challenges, and heard strong public opposition to a large-scale solar project. Plus: updates on childcare efforts, emergency funding, and infrastructure improvements across the county.

At the June 17 meeting, Klickitat County Commissioners reviewed infrastructure projects, law enforcement staffing, and heard strong public input on solar. They approved boundary line changes, landfill funding, and discussed risks to long-delayed animal shelter funding.

Road repairs, rental data, and renewable energy debates: Klickitat County Commissioners tackled infrastructure updates, economic development priorities, and public concerns about large-scale solar projects at this week’s meeting. Read on for key takeaways.

From wildfire planning to solar siting rules, senior transit upgrades to jail renovations—your county commissioners covered a lot at this week’s meeting. Catch up on the key decisions shaping public health, infrastructure, and community safety across Klickitat County.