Description

A tense day for the Columbia River Gorge Commission as legal counsel issues a stern warning over public records, while state leaders from Oregon and Washington deliver a "cold shower" on the upcoming budget cycle. This episode covers the May 12, 2026, Commission meeting at Elk Ridge Golf Course.

In This Episode:

• The ADU Debate: A new working group is formed to look at Accessory Dwelling Units.
• Climate Crosswalks: How the Gorge is aligning with new Executive Orders from Governor Kotek.
• Vital Signs: Why the Deschutes River is losing its status as a cold-water refuge for salmon.
• The "Data Center" Rhetoric: Residents and tribes push back against new transmission lines.

Resources & Links:

• Read the full written Dispatch at skamaniadispatch.com
• Official Meeting Materials & Video
• The Vital Signs Data Hub

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