Mid-Columbia Today

In the first half... Mark talked to Hood River City Manager Abigail Elder and Mayor Paul Blackburn about the housing crises in Hood River. In the second half... there was no guest and Mark talked about recent changes in sports broadcasting. 

The last day with our guest Marti Dane! Today... Marti talked about the early child-care business accelerator program Child Care Partners at CCGC, about the Hood River Community Outreach Event about Home Energy Efficiency, and whatever else came to mind.  

The fourth day with guest host Marti Dane! In the first half... we talked with History Museum of Hood River County Executive Director Lisa Commander about what events the museum has coming up for the rest of the summer. In the second half... we talked with Columbia Gorge Community College Aviation Program instructor Bryan DeSpain about the program and the new hanger they will use at the regional Dallesport airport. 

On our third day with guest host Marti Dane... In the first half, we talked with Mike Schend about the Hood River County Education Foundation's fundraiser concert on July 23rd with Jennifer Batten and Full Steam at the Ruins, and what they use the funds for. In the second half, we talked with Mary Alejandre and Juan Reyes from WAGAP, and to Joe Gillock from the Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation about their new partnership and housing in Roosevelt. 

The second day with our guest host Marti Dane! In the first half... We talked with Hood River County School District Superintendent  Bill Newton about summer learning programs and prepping for the fall. In the second half... We talked with White Salmon Marla Keethler about upcoming land use public hearings, funding for street improvements, and a new e-bike program. 

The first day in a week hosted by our guest host Marti Dane! In the first half... We talked with Port of Hood River Executive Director Kevin Greenwood about the Amazon deadline to move toward closing on Lower Hanel Mill and about the upcoming ODET bridge inspection. In the second half... We talked with the new Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Lynn Cox, getting to know her in her new role. 

In the first half... Mark talked with Klickitat County Sheriff's Candidate Dwayne Matulovich. In the second half... Mark talked with Marti Dane about the nuances of communication.

In the first half... Mark talked with Klickitat County Commission Candidate Gene Klejeski. In the second half... Mark talked with Kalyn Sherwood, the Child and Family Behavioral Health Manager for the Mid-Columbia Center for Living about some of the programs that she helps run for our local children.  

In the first half of the show... Mark talked with Klickitat County Sheriff's Candidate John Bruce. In the second half... White Salmon Valley School District Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn about the timeline for the construction of the K-12 campus.

Hood River County Administrator Allison Williams and Emergency Management Director Katie Skakel talk about preparedness in the first portion of the show, then Mark talks to Wasco County Commissioner Scott Hege about the Oak Ranch RV Park proposal.