Mid-Columbia Today

In the first part of the program, Mark talks to Hood River Watershed Group Executive Director Cindy Thieman and Hood River County Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator Elly Wells about a mitigation project along a portion of Indian Creek, then it's Debby Jones from YouthThink in Wasco County.

To start the week, Mark talks with Andrew Kirschbaum from the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association to discuss the upcoming Cabaret fundraiser this Friday at The Ruins in Hood River, and other upcoming concerts.  Then Ed Thomas, instructor for Columbia Gorge Community College's new Integrated Ag Science and Technology program, discusses what the new program will cover.

To finish the week, Mark is joined by Eric Bosler from the Central Gorge Master Gardeners.

The show begins with a visit from Lindsay Holmson to discuss this year's Hood River County Christmas Project (donate or volunteer at hoodrivercountychristmasproject.com).  In the second half, Mark shares his thoughts on the state of high school football in Oregon as a number of schools are now unable to field teams that can complete the season, transfers in metropolitan areas concentrating talent at a few schools, and one head coach suing another over social media posts regarding transfers.

In the first part of the show, Mark talks to Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tammara Tippel to discuss the upcoming White Salmon Halloween events and a new event coming to Bingen during the holidays.  IN the second half, Juan Reyes and Rachel Johnson from the Washington Gorge Action Programs about the Low Income Energy Assistance Program and the evolving Tree of Joy program.

Mark opens by talking budgetary priorities with White Salmon Mayor Marla Keethler, then it's The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays on the City Manager change order authority discussion and other topics.

In the first half of the show, Mark discusses urban renewal districts with Hood River Mayor Paul Blackburn and City Manager Abigail Elder, then he has a data center conversation with Klickitat County Commission Chair Ron Ihrig.

In the first half of the show, Mark talks with Oregon House District 52 candidate Scott Hege.  During the second half of the program, it's a discussion with Klickitat County Sheriff's candidate Dwayne Matulovich.

In the first half of the show, Mark discusses the City of Hood River's bond measure to renovate the municipal police station with Councilor Anna Cavaleri and Police Chief Neal Holste.  In the second half, it's a conversation with Wasco County Commission Candidate Mike Urness.

In the first half of the show Mark talks to Oregon House District 52 candidate Hank Sanders, then he is joined by White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn.