Downtown White Salmon sparkled with holiday spirit Saturday during the Village Lights celebration weekend. Moderate temperatures and mostly dry skies set the perfect stage for festivities that drew hundreds to the heart of the community. The festivities kicked off with an Ugly Xmas Sweater Fun Run and continued through the day with holiday craft markets, an alpaca petting zoo, open … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Matt Marx, a White Salmon native, is building something remarkable in his yard. Sections that will become an 1800 square foot log raft. This fall, he plans to assemble those sections above Lewiston, Idaho, and launch on the Snake River. His destination? Fort Clatsop on the Columbia River – the same place Lewis and Clark spent the winter of … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
This friendly reminder in your yard can make a big difference—slowing down traffic in White Salmon and Bingen means safer streets for our kids, neighbors, and visitors. If you’re concerned about speeding or just want to help make our community safer, grab a FREE yard sign today! Where to Pick Up Your Sign: White Salmon City Hall Bingen City Hall August 19 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Hearts go out to everyone impacted by the recent wildfires in the Columbia River Gorge. The Columbia River Gorge Commission is acutely aware that a number of homeowners affected by the recent Gorge wildfires will want and need to quickly begin repairing, restoring and rebuilding their homes. They know that navigating permits and regulations can feel overwhelming, especially during a … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Register for the Community-wide Yard Sales, April 11-13, to clean out or repurpose unneeded items. Call 509-493-3630 to be on the map for FREE. This will help reduce the amount of reusable goods coming to Community Cleanup and ending up in the landfill. If you don’t want to sell: There will be FREE PILES on the map where you can … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Help shape the future for your community. Many families are unprepared for this responsibility; only 35% have a will, and even fewer include charitable intentions. A united consortium of passionate non-profits including The Next Door Inc., Thrive Hood River, Gorge Grown, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC), and the Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) Foundation … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
We hope you’re enjoying the ornaments that are back up on Dock Grade and the White Salmon Xmas Tree that is decorated and ready for our Saturday Tree Lighting with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning about 5:00 PM in the Riverview Bank parking lot. There’ll be cookies and s’mores, Xmas tunes and loads of your neighbors and friends there, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
A strong sense of security is the cornerstone of a thriving community. By adopting proactive strategies, residents can dramatically improve the safety and well-being of their neighborhood. Implementing practical measures ensures that everyone enjoys a secure, connected community environment. Equip Yourself with Knowledge Gain a deeper understanding of the local resources available to you, such as the police department and … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
The SR 141 repaving project from Bingen to White Salmon is scheduled for construction in 2026. WSDOT is just starting the Complete Streets pre-design phase of the project, during which they will determine a preferred alternative for bike and pedestrian facilities on the project corridor. The pre-design phase will inform the timeline for the rest of the project. WSDOT is … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Rep’d – A Service That Will Allow Residents to Submit Questions to the Mayor – What will it take to fix our roads? – – How does the city budget work? – We all have questions about White Salmon, but it can be difficult to join city meetings to ask them. That’s why White Salmon has launched Rep’d, a service … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
