NORCOR audit finds steep deficits; consultants say $1.7 million needed next year without changes A multi‑county corrections audit presented to Wasco County commissioners warns NORCOR faces a projected $1.7 million shortfall next fiscal year under current operations and larger gaps thereafter; consultants outlined scenarios including ending juvenile services and outsourcing shared functions.

NORCOR is facing a staggering $1.7 million budget shortfall next year, raising urgent questions about its future operations and funding.

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The image depicts a rural setting with an old-fashioned fence structure. The main focus is on the "Rockjack" type fencing, which appears to be made from wooden posts and rocks that are piled onto each other for stability. This style of fencing was common in certain regions like Wasco County, Oregon as indicated by the provided URL link [1]. It's a black-and-white photo with an aged appearance, suggesting it could be historical or part of a documentary series on rural life from past decades. The environment is arid and barren, hinting at agricultural land use typical for such areas in America during certain periods.

"Rockjack" fence, type familiar in this region. Wasco County, Oregon

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Wasco County Board Addresses Violence, Appoints Mike Ballinger to Highway Advisory Committee Board discusses local violence, appoints Mike Ballinger to historic highway advisory committee.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's tragic murder, the Wasco County Board is calling for unity and dialogue to combat violence in the community.

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Community Meeting Addresses Home Repair Programs and Service Stabilization Efforts Officials discuss housing repair initiatives and the need for service stability post-growth.

Wasco County officials are stepping up to discuss critical home repair programs and service stability after a year of infrastructure growth!

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Mid Columbia Community Action Council addresses housing and poverty challenges in Wasco County Leslie Naramore discusses increased services for homelessness amid rising living costs in Wasco County.

The Mid Columbia Community Action Council is tackling housing and poverty challenges head-on, with a powerful message from their new executive director about uplifting our community's most vulnerable residents.

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Cram Fire explodes to 28,000 acres, closes Highway 97 in central Oregon The Cram Fire exploded to 28,000 acres on July 15, shut down Highway 97 north of Madras and has degraded air quality in central Oregon.

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Wasco County’s lead probation officer would frequently greet or bid farewell to a colleague of German descent with a Nazi salute & a “Mein Führer” address at work. Co-workers complained in '23 that Sorensen & Beitl were engaged in “Hitler interplay”

Gorge Regional Transit Alliance unveils updates to improve public transportation services Transit leaders discuss new coordination strategies and rider benefits at Gorge presentation.

The Gorge Regional Transit system is revolutionizing public transportation in Wasco County, providing essential connectivity and new opportunities for residents who rely on it.

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Wasco County's Larch Creek Fire grows to nearly 14,000 acres; evacuations expand; over 500 firefighters on the lines - KTVZ A fast-growing, 2-day-old wildfire in Wasco County grew to nearly 11,000 acres Wednesday and prompted more evacuations in the area 16 miles south of The Dalles. But calmer winds slowed its growth late...

FRIEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-growing, 3-day-old wildfire in #WascoCounty has grown to nearly 14,000 acres Wednesday and prompted more evacuations in the area 16 miles south of #TheDalles.
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New Wasco County fire grows quickly to 3,500 acres, brings evacuations, Conflagration Act call-up of four task forces - KTVZ A fast-growing wildfire in Wasco County on Tuesday grew to more than 3,500 acres and prompted evacuations near the ghost town of Friend, west of Highway 197, southwest of Dufur and 16 miles south of T...

FRIEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fast-growing wildfire in #WascoCounty on Tuesday grew to more than 3,500 acres and prompted evacuations near the ghost town of Friend:
ktvz.com/news/fire-al... - KTVZ

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Wildfire southwest of Dufur, Oregon prompts evacuations Firefighters are responding to a wildfire southwest of the town of Dufur in Wasco County south of The Dalles this evening, which has prompted Level 3 (Go Now) a

#LarchCreekFire - PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Firefighters are responding to a wildfire southwest of the town of #Dufur in #WascoCounty south of #TheDalles this evening, which has prompted Level 3 (Go Now) and Level 2 (Get Set) evacuations. katu.com/news/wildfir... - KATU

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Cycle Oregon's 'Gravel' goes east into wide open Wasco County bikeportland.org/2019/05/21/cycle-oregons...

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