White Salmon, Washington

Klickitat County

The incorporated City of White Salmon is located in western Klickitat County, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. Major local industries are timber, fruit growing and processing, and recreation.

Incorporated in 1907, the City of White Salmon is a municipal government responsible for all laws, taxes, municipal improvements, and social programs for city residents. An elected city council adopts ordinances and establishes guidelines for municipal administration and services. The office containing
records is that of the Municipal Clerk-Treasurer. (Source: Washington State Archives)

City Services

Both Bingen and White Salmon have several buildings of Germanic design; one is the Glockenspiel Tower in White Salmon.The bell tower is on the corner of Jewett Boulevard and Main Street and houses City Hall. The bells chime on the hour and also play music on holidays.

City of White Salmon
City Hall – 100 N Main St.
(509) 493-1133

To contact White Salmon City Council members by mail, the address is PO Box 2139, White Salmon, WA 98672.

City of White Salmon is governed by a Mayor and five City Council members. The Mayor, Roger Holen, and City Council members Richard Marx (1), Francis Gaddis (2), Susan Benedict (3), Timi Keene (4), and Brad Roberts (5) serve four-year terms and are elected in alternating years.

City Calendar
http://www.ci.white-salmon.wa.us/8326.calendar.html
Agendas are posted for public information at the Post Office – 185 NE Snohomish Ave, the Library - #5 Town & Country Square, and City Hall – 100 N Main St.

Utilities
For all new utility customers and to report change of ownership or renters, please contact:
Judi Culp, Utility Clerk
City Hall
PO Box 2139
100 N. Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: (509) 493-1133
Fax: (509) 493-1231

Park Center
170 NW Lincoln Street, White Salmon

White Salmon Valley School District
Visit the White Salmon Valley School District website to find out about upcoming school activities.
PO Box 157
180 NW Washington Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1500
http://schools.gorge.net/whitesalmon/

Columbia High School	Henkle Middle School

History
E.S. & Mary Joslyn arrived in White Salmon in 1853 from Massachusetts. They were the first settlers of the area on the north side of the Columbia east of the Cascades. (source-Columbia River Gorge History, by Jim Attwell).

The diary of Joslyns stated that the name of White Salmon was used by the settlers at that time. It was stated that, because the people on the Oregon side named their territory Hood River from their river (which before that time was called dog river) the people on the Washington side name their territory according to the river nearby

Inn At White Salmon

A significant local attraction is the historic Inn of the White Salmon. An annual community spring festival, "Spring Fest," takes place the first weekend of June.

Scenic area and great for outdoor sports

The hub of western Klickitat County, on the Skamania County line, White Salmon provides access for sailboarding, fishing, hiking, skiing, and other activities. Highway 141 leads north from town to Mount Adams.

The neighboring communities of Bingen and White Salmon overlook the Columbia River south of Mount Adams. Because Bingen is a sister city to Bingen, Germany, both Bingen and White Salmon have several buildings of Germanic design; one is the Glockenspiel Tower in White Salmon.

West on SR 14 is the Broughton Log Flume, which was the last operating log flume in the country. The 9-mile flume, which closed in 1987, floated lumber from Willard to Underwood, a drop of 1,000 feet.

White Salmon Post Office 185 NE Snohomish Ave White Salmon, WA 98672-9198 (509) 493-3904

Building Permits
The City of White Salmon is responsible for issuing all building permits within the city limits. We also contract with Hood River County Building Department to complete our permit inspections.
Contact: Dixie Walker, Associate Planner
City Hall
PO Box 2139
100 N. Main Street
White Salmon, WA 98672
Phone: (509) 493-1133
Fax: (509) 493-1231

Klickitat County Department Offices
For help with County Building Permits, septic systems, tax assessments or other information, please contact Klickitat County. The west-end annex is open Monday & Wednesday in the Park Center Building located at 170 NW Lincoln Street or you may call them at (509) 493-6201.
http://www.klickitatcounty.org/

Klickitat County Port District
PO Box 306
401 Bingen Point Way #A
Bingen, WA 98605
(509) 493-1655
(509) 493-4257 (fax)
http://www.portofklickitat.com

Mt. Adams Chamber of Commerce
Serving the Communities of Western Klickitat County
PO Box 449
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-3630
email: mtadamschamber@gorge.net
http://www.mtadamschamber.com/

Fort Vancouver Regional Library
Serving Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties and the City of Woodland in Cowlitz County.
PO Box 1579
#5 Town & County Square (Wauna Street)
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-1132
http://www.fvrl.org/

White Salmon Enterprise
PO Box 218
220 E. Jewett Blvd
White Salmon, WA 98672
(509) 493-2112
(509) 493-2399 (fax)
http://www.whitesalmonenterprise.com/

Skyline Hospital PO Box 99 211 Skyline Drive White Salmon, WA 98672 (509) 493-1101 email: information@skylinehospital.com http://www.skylinehospital.com/

PROD
Promoting Responsible Ownership of Dogs
PROD is a non-profit, volunteer service organization concerned with the welfare of the local dog and cat population.
"helping dogs and cats find new homes and promoting spay and neuter programs"
Mailing Address:
7741Cook-Underwood Rd.
Underwood, WA 98651
Office Location:
209 Oak Street, Suite #205
Hood River, OR
541-387-DOGS (387-3647)
(509) 538-2397
http://community.gorge.net/prod/