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“I expected that I would have a challenge and it would be a competitive year”

After three days as a candidate for U.S. Congress, John Gotts is calling off his campaign in favor of something a little smaller. via Yakima Herald-Republic

“You'll watch me throw them out on their ear”

John Gotts from White Salmon called out of the blue this afternoon to announce he's running for Congress in the 4th District as a Democrat. via Tri-cityherald.com

Monday, November 05, 2007 BY JOSE PAUL CORONA, Columbian staff writer A Washougal man was cited on suspicion of negligent driving Saturday night after the tractor-trailer he was driving tipped over on state ... via The Columbian

A 55-year-old rock climber is dead after falling 100 feet into a gorge at Smith Rock State Park, around 10 o'clock this morning. via KTWS-FM Bend

Bellingham Festival of Music returns The Bellingham Festival of Music, in operation for 15 years before its cancellation this year due to a fiscal shortfall, will return in 2008. via Seattle Times

In the early 1900s, Klickitat County was home to many inventors. All had ideas on ways to improve the lives of their countrymen, and women. This is evident by the vast number of patents granted to Klickitat County citizens during America's emerging industrial age.

This is the first in a series of columns showcasing some of the more interesting inventions patented by early Klickitat County entrepreneurs. It is unknown if any of them made a fortune from their inventions, but since patents at the time expired about 7 years after they were issued, readers who think they can make money off of any of these inventions are welcome to try and improve on them and patent any new designs. Read more

“I wouldn't say it was a real prime use for the way the the building got built”

Confirmation of deal expected at Skyline Hospital board meeting tonight By RODGER NICHOLS of The Chronicle "We have an anchor tenant," Airport Manager Jim Lehman announced Friday at the Columbia Gorge Regional ... via The Dalles Chronicle

“It was so wonderful. But it was so costly.”

The Bellingham Festival of Music will return next summer, its board of directors announced today. via Bellingham Herald

“Now there are less than 150 people. That's a significant change.”

Skamania chamber director shares woes of county economics By RODGER NICHOLS of The Chronicle As usual in recent gorge commission meetings, the highest turnout Tuesday was for the latest progress report on the ... via The Dalles Chronicle

“When people are putting in fire systems, they're basically punished for doing so”

As the recent Columbia Gorge fire in White Salmon, Wash., showed, homes on hillsides are often more susceptible to fire. via The News-Review

The Columbia Bruins topped the host Stevenson Bulldogs football team by a final score of 57-28 in Friday's league outing. via MaxPreps