80-465: The Goldendale Sentinel is a newspaper that covers local news about Goldendale and the surrounding Klickitat county region of the U.S. state of Washington . It is the oldest paper in eastern Washington. It is recognized by Klickitat County as a community media source. Lou Marzeles is the current editor and publisher of the paper. It is owned by Tartan Publications Inc., Leslie Geatches, President. The paper began publication in 1879 when two papers,
160-406: A large casino and resort , which was rejected by various governments several times and abandoned in 2013. I-84 then continues into Hood River , situated in an open valley with a mix of farmland and suburban housing. US 30 leaves the freeway at Cascade Avenue and runs through the city's downtown, which lies just south of the freeway and railroad. The freeway intersects a downtown street on
240-602: A 40-to-100-foot (12 to 30 m) right of way for use by the freeway. I-80N was planned to be moved from the Banfield, which did not meet full Interstate standards, to the Mount Hood Freeway under planning in the 1960s. The freeway would have connected to I-5 near the Marquam Bridge and run through southeastern Portland to I-205, requiring a concurrency to reach the Banfield near Parkrose. The proposal
320-663: A contemporary architectural construction by Portland-based firm Allied Works Architecture, and the Maryhill Stonehenge , a life-size cement replica of the original Stonehenge, situated ten minutes south of Goldendale. The replica, completed in 1930, is a memorial of those who died in World War I. In downtown Goldendale, the Presby Mansion, now the Presby Museum, is also a tourist attraction featuring
400-440: A local aluminum plant that once employed many residents closed, the small community struggled economically. The loss of tax base has taken its toll on the funds available for maintaining the city's infrastructure. In recent years there has been an interest in installing wind turbines that would generate power. While it has provided some jobs, this industry has not been the economic solution for which many residents hoped. Goldendale
480-602: A lovely touch of golden rust red to Observatory Hill on the north side of town. As of the 2010 census , there were 3,407 people, 1,462 households, and 858 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,352.0 inhabitants per square mile (522.0/km ). There were 1,635 housing units at an average density of 648.8 per square mile (250.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.3% White , 0.4% African American , 4.1% Native American , 0.5% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 4.1% from other races , and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.4% of
560-689: A newly restored 1898 Russel Steam Tractor and housing the Klickitat County Historical Society. The town has a weekly newspaper , the Goldendale Sentinel , which is published on Wednesdays and has a readership of approximately 3,200 subscribers across Klickitat County. It was established in 1879 as the Klickitat Sentinel and absorbed several rival newspapers in Goldendale and the county by
640-708: A regular toll of $ 2 per vehicle. The freeway continues southeast along the Bingen Gap and enters Wasco County near Kobert Beach. Upon reaching Mosier , US 30 splits from I-84 and travels inland along the Historic Columbia River Highway while I-84 remains near the riverbank, passing through Memaloose State Park . The two highways run parallel to each other and the Union Pacific Railroad through Rowena and turn south while approaching The Dalles . The highways pass
720-764: A tunnel for the eastbound lanes and a viaduct for the westbound lanes that overhangs the river. Further upriver from the dam in Hood River County , I-84 intersects the Bridge of the Gods , a toll bridge near Cascade Locks and the first public crossing of the Columbia River east of the Portland area. The bridge also carries the Pacific Crest Trail , a transcontinental hiking trail that follows
800-535: A wide median for 8 miles (13 km) as I-84 climbs 3,000 feet (910 m) up a series of switchbacks on Cabbage Hill (also known as Emigrant Hill), which have a maximum grade of 5 to 6 percent. This section of the freeway also has an additional passing lane for uphill travel, runaway truck ramps on descending slopes, chain-up zones, water refills for truck radiators , and variable-message signage for weather conditions. I-84 cuts northeast across Emigrant Hill and turns south after Deadman Pass , traveling towards
880-552: Is a city and county seat of Klickitat County , Washington , United States, near the Columbia River Gorge . The population within city limits was 3,760 at the 2000 census and 3,407 at the 2010 census , a 9.4% decrease. It is situated in a primarily agricultural area and is also near Goldendale Observatory State Park . The valley in which Goldendale is located offers views of the Cascade Mountains to
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#1732783294277960-472: Is capped at the source for that purpose. U.S. Route 97 runs along the eastern boundary of the city and connects Goldendale with Interstate 84 , 21 km (13 mi) south in the state of Oregon and State Route 14 , which is 19 km (12 mi) south and runs along the Washington side of the Columbia River. State Route 142 creates a major east–west route through Goldendale, beginning at US 97 on
1040-556: Is located at 45°49′N 120°49′W / 45.817°N 120.817°W / 45.817; -120.817 (45.821, -120.821). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.52 square miles (6.53 km ), all of it land. Goldendale's elevation at the County Courthouse is 498 meters (1,634 feet). The Little Klickitat River flows roughly east-to-west across
1120-595: Is maintained by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), who conduct an annual survey of traffic volume that is expressed in terms of annual average daily traffic (AADT), a measure of traffic volume for any average day of the year. The highway is the busiest in Oregon, with a daily average of over 177,000 vehicles in eastern Portland ; while the least-traveled section of I-84, south of Baker City , only carries 9,400 vehicles. The highway's route through
1200-620: Is marked by gravel mines and dry shrubland that runs over the ridges formed by various streams. At Durkee , the freeway begins to follow the Burnt River , passing Rattlesnake Springs State Park , Weatherby , and Lime . I-84 leaves the Burnt River valley west of Huntington and continues southeast to the Farewell Bend State Recreation Area in northeastern Malheur County , where it briefly follows
1280-684: The Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum and through the suburban areas of the city, separated from the river by an industrial park that includes a major data center for Google . The freeway returns to the river near downtown The Dalles , crossing southeast over US 30 twice as it remains on city streets. US 30 returns to I-84 east of The Dalles at an intersection with US 197 , which travels south towards Bend and north across The Dalles Bridge to WA 14 near Dallesport, Washington . The freeway passes The Dalles Dam and continues northeast around
1360-646: The Columbia River and historic Oregon Trail in northeastern Oregon, and is designated as part of Columbia River Highway No. 2 and all of the Old Oregon Trail Highway No. 6 ; the entire length is also designated as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway . I-84 intersects several of the state's main north–south roads, including US 97 , US 197 , I-82 , and US 395 . The freeway serves as
1440-709: The Columbia River , which it follows into the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area . The freeway runs east along the foot of the gorge, passing through several state parks and scenic viewpoints connected via the Historic Columbia River Highway , including Multnomah Falls —the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the United States and one of the state's most visited tourist destinations. I-84 runs opposite from Washington State Route 14 (WA 14) on
1520-755: The Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area near Meacham , located in the Umatilla National Forest . Near Kamela , I-84 crosses the Blue Mountain summit, the second highest point of any freeway in the state at 4,193 feet (1,278 m) above sea level. I-84 descends from the central Blue Mountains along Railroad Canyon, named for the Union Pacific line that runs through it, and reaches a junction with OR 244 at Hilgard Junction . From Hilgard,
1600-625: The Goldendale Observatory . In 2008 Goldendale hosted the International Gravity Sports Association's 'Festival of Speed,' on a segment of the historic Maryhill highway. Goldendale has remained the employment, business, commercial and banking center for the valley and, as the county seat, is the location for Klickitat County's courts and government offices. In recent years this small community has suffered from severe economic decline. After
1680-493: The John Day Dam in 1968. The industrial development and resulting jobs brought an era of growth and prosperity to Goldendale for 35 years, which brought the area new levels of prosperity from the high paying industrial jobs with significant benefits. This plant added payroll strength and diversity of the timber- and agricultural-based Goldendale area economy. Many area residents still enjoy pension and healthcare benefits from
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#17327832942771760-504: The John Day Dam to the John Day River , where it crosses into Gilliam County . I-84 and US 30 continue east along the river, now the expanded Lake Umatilla , and reaches Arlington at the foot of Alkali Canyon. There, it intersects OR 19 in an interchange that is split into two halves by Earl Snell Memorial Park. OR 19 travels south to Columbia Ridge, a major landfill that serves Portland and Seattle , and
1840-692: The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument . From Arlington, I-84 runs northeast along the edge of the Shepherds Flat Wind Farm , the second-largest wind farm in the United States, and intersects OR 74 at Willow Creek. After reaching Morrow County , the terrain opens into wide rangelands, including the Boardman Naval Weapons Training Facility that the freeway passes to the north. I-84 continues through
1920-505: The Klickitat Sentinel (founded 1879) and Goldendale Gazette , were purchased and merged. In 1974, the Goldendale Sentinel was sold to Eagle Newspapers . The company sold the paper to A.J. and Lynda McNab ten years later. In 2010, the paper was purchased by Leslie Geatches. This article about a Washington (state) newspaper is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Goldendale, Washington Goldendale
2000-727: The La Grande/Union County Airport . The freeway continues south through the Grande Ronde Valley to Ladd Canyon, which it follows while gently ascending part of Craig Mountain at the edge of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest . I-84 then descends into a wide valley and splits from US 30 at an interchange with OR 237 in North Powder . The two highways continue south into Baker County , but are separated by
2080-550: The Lloyd Center and Holladay Park , the Banfield Freeway is joined by MAX Light Rail trains, which stop along stations on the north side of the freeway. I-84 serves several local interchanges, which often lack exits for both directions of the freeway, in the neighborhoods of Kerns , Hollywood , North Tabor , and Madison South while following the meandering gulch. After an interchange with OR 213 ,
2160-720: The Oregon Trail during the 19th century. The gorge itself was traversed via boat until the construction of a wagon road in the 1870s that was upgraded to a water-level route that opened in 1882. The wagon roads were replaced by the Columbia River Highway , built from 1913 to 1922 and paved with asphaltic concrete . The gorge road was incorporated into a longer highway from Astoria to Pendleton designated as Columbia River Highway No. 2 in 1917 as part of Oregon's first state highway system. The new system also included Old Oregon Trail Highway No. 6, which followed
2240-563: The Powder River and Coyote Point. I-84 intersects OR 86 and the south end of OR 203 near Baker City Municipal Airport , at the edge of Baker City . The freeway passes the east side of Baker City, intersecting OR 7 , and continues south through a cut in the city's southeastern hill. I-84 and US 30 are rejoined and follow Sutton and Alder creeks southeast through Pleasant Valley, an area notorious for inclement weather due to its microclimate . The surrounding area
2320-550: The Snake River at Ontario, continuing southeast towards Boise, Idaho . I-84 was established in 1957 and originally carried the designation of Interstate 80N ( I-80N ) until 1980, when this was changed to I-84 to prevent confusion with the southerly I-80 . The earliest sections of the freeway incorporated the existing Banfield Freeway between Portland and Troutdale , opened in 1955, and upgraded other parts of US 30 to Interstate standards . New roads were built through
2400-614: The Snake River . The freeway leaves the river at an interchange with OR 201 near Huffman Island and continues southeast across several cuts and embankments dug into an arm of the Blue Mountains. I-84 continues into the Payette Valley and intersects OR 201 (co-signed with US 30 Business ) in the northern outskirts of Ontario . The freeway continues along the Snake River, bypassing downtown Ontario to
2480-673: The Umatilla River and the old Oregon Trail to Pendleton , which lies in a valley formed by the river. West of the city, near the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport , US 30 leaves the concurrency to run through downtown on city streets. After passing the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution and crossing the river, US 395 splits from I-84 at Southgate, heading south towards John Day . I-84 continues around
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2560-811: The shrublands of the Columbia Plateau . I-84 and US 30 travel northeast to Biggs Junction , where it intersects US 97 at the south end of the Sam Hill Memorial Bridge , which continues across the river to Maryhill State Park in Maryhill —an early planned community by businessman Sam Hill that features a Stonehenge replica and had the first paved roads in the Northwest. US 97 also continues south from Biggs Junction to Bend and north to Goldendale and Yakima . The freeway continues northeast through Rufus and past
2640-581: The "water level" route in 1954. One of the segments completed in the early 1950s was the Banfield Expressway in Portland. After the passing of the Federal Interstate and Defense Highways Act in 1956, US 30 was scheduled to be superseded by a new freeway, on an alignment closer to the river on flat terrain. The segment between Portland and The Dalles was mostly complete by 1963, but it would take until 1968 for construction of
2720-453: The 35 years of the industrial operations. The aluminum facility with 3 shifts of employment at its peak in the '70s and '80s was employing about 1,400–1,800 people and about 800 in the years from 1990 to 2003. The facility had been awarded a large allotment of low cost power from the hydro electric dam system that was nearby, with the assumption this would encourage industrial development and create jobs and resulting economic development. In 2003,
2800-479: The Banfield Expressway from Northeast 42nd Street to Troutdale opened on October 1, 1955, as Oregon's first freeway. The full length, stretching 13 miles (21 km) from the Burnside Bridge to Troutdale, opened on January 24, 1958, with the completion of the section west of Northeast 42nd Avenue. The section through Sullivan's Gulch had been used by the Union Pacific Railroad beginning in 1882 and had
2880-539: The Columbia River Gorge in the 1960s and across northeastern Oregon in the 1970s. The final section of I-84, near Baker City, was opened to traffic on July 3, 1975. Interstate 84 is the longest freeway in Oregon, at over 375 miles (604 km) in length, and is the only Interstate to traverse the state from west to east. The highway connects the Portland metropolitan area to the Columbia River Gorge ,
2960-681: The Columbia River Gorge is considered one of the most scenic sections of the Interstate Highway System and is visited by 4.5 million tourists annually. Interstate 84 begins across from downtown Portland at an interchange with I-5 on the east bank of the Willamette River , between the Burnside and Steel bridges and adjacent to the Oregon Convention Center complex. The interchange is also
3040-824: The Klickitat County Fair & Rodeo, the Goldendale Community Days, held on the Goldendale Courthouse lawn, and holiday parades. Goldendale celebrated its fourth annual Pride celebration in 2023, led by the Goldendale Pride Alliance, a charitable foundation established by Andrew Halm. Goldendale's tourist attractions include the Goldendale Observatory, the nearby Maryhill Museum with a collection of 87 works by Auguste Rodin &
3120-454: The Sun. Lacking proper equipment and instead only using multiple cameras Campbell and Curtis were unable to confirm stars' deflection. However, by November 1919, their efforts would be vindicated by British astronomers and Einstein's Theory of Relativity was confirmed. Goldendale was also under the path of totality for another total eclipse on February 26, 1979, which drew thousands of visitors to
3200-475: The aluminum smelter closed operations. Reasons cited were high electricity costs and low world prices for aluminum. Many of the workers moved while others remained while they went back to school and retrained for other occupations. The closing of the aluminum plant caused serious economic stress in the area. At this time Rabanco Regional Disposal is the largest single employer of residents in the Goldendale area. Goldendale has many annual civic activities including
3280-644: The area, but have seen some hard times over the years, an incidental effect to the modernization of farms and the ease of transporting products to ports on the Oregon Coast. A closed aluminum processing plant had a big economic impact for 35 years and continues to impact the area as pensioners still draw benefits from the decades of operations. The John Day area aluminum reduction plant was built by Harvey Aluminum (later Martin Marietta , forerunner to conglomerate Lockheed Martin ) at an industrial site adjacent to
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3360-403: The average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males. The median income for a household in the city
3440-552: The city of Boardman and turns southeast, leaving the river to intersect US 730 and pass under the Umatilla Army Depot , which is planned to be redeveloped into industrial land and a wildlife refuge . Formerly a 25,000-acre (10,000 ha) poplar tree farm was planted in rows for 6 miles (9.7 km) along I-84 just east of Boardman and was considered a scenic sight and a community fixture. The trees were cut down in 2016 and other crops were planted. At
3520-536: The city's easternmost suburban neighborhoods. The freeway briefly enters northern Gresham and passes through the neighboring cities of Fairview and Wood Village before reaching Troutdale . It passes north of downtown Troutdale and crosses over the Sandy River near Troutdale Airport , entering the Sandy River Delta nature reserve . I-84 and US 30 emerge from the park at the south bank of
3600-424: The city. The population density was 1,592.6 people per square mile (615.1/km ). There were 1,690 housing units at an average density of 715.8 per square mile (276.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 87.42% White , 0.21% African American , 4.63% Native American , 0.72% Asian , 0.27% Pacific Islander , 4.07% from other races , and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.85% of
3680-440: The creation of the Banfield, surface streets were the only routes from Portland to the country. Under President Dwight D. Eisenhower , the federal government had started providing federal assistance to expressway projects. As a result, planners designed a freeway system in Portland. The first step in building this new freeway system was to construct the Banfield, which would stretch from Portland to Troutdale . The first section of
3760-565: The crest of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. From the bridge, I-84 briefly leaves the river's edge and travels around the south side of Cascade Locks, while US 30 splits from the freeway and runs through the town. The two highways are rejoined near Cascade Locks State Airport and return to the shore of the river near Government Cove. Near this area, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs proposed to build
3840-488: The demolition and replacement of twelve overpasses and the closure of several ramps. The Portland Bureau of Transportation built a 470-foot (140 m) pedestrian and bicycle bridge over a section of the Banfield Expressway in the early 2020s. The bridge, named the Earl Blumenauer Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge, connects two ends of Northeast 7th Avenue (near Grand Avenue) between East Portland and
3920-559: The early 1930s, primarily centered on a straighter alignment along the river, but World War II delayed further development until 1948. After the state legislature authorized construction of controlled-access highways in 1947, the Columbia River Highway was targeted for major rebuilding to grade-separated standards. The Oregon State Highway Division started rebuilding parts of the highway segment by segment beginning in 1948 as bond funding became available, and completed
4000-408: The final section of I-84 opened near Baker City . The highway was initially designated in 1957 as Interstate 82, but was renumbered as Interstate 80N in 1958 to correspond with US 30 and give Oregon a "transcontinental" number. Oregon leaders had originally requested the designation of Interstate 80, but accepted I-80N as a compromise. It remained as Interstate 80N until May 1, 1980, when it
4080-567: The foot of Signal Hill and Kaser Ridge to Celilo Village , where it intersects OR 206 . OR 206 continues along the south side of the freeway as both roads cross the Deschutes River into Sherman County and travels southeasterly towards Condon . The Deschutes River marks the eastern end of the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area, though the gorge itself continues further northeast through
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#17327832942774160-502: The freeway intersects the city's north–south bypass, I-205 . The two freeways run parallel to each other for one mile (2 km), with I-205 and the MAX Light Rail tracks to the west, the railroad and a multi-use path in the center, and I-84 on the east, along the east side of Rocky Butte . At Fremont Street, I-84 splits from I-205 and the MAX Light Rail tracks to continue east along Sandy Boulevard ( US 30 Bypass ) through
4240-594: The ground in any appreciable amount. Lightning-caused range and forest fires are a common occurrence during this time of year. Spring flowers and green meadows and prairies make Goldendale a particularly beautiful site. Spring and summer can be very blustery since the Chinook winds off the Pacific Ocean are funneled through the Columbia Gorge. Fall tends to be almost windless, and the autumnal oak leaves add
4320-448: The highway to meet Interstate highway standards. Several sections of the Historic Columbia River Highway were destroyed to accommodate the wider highway, including the iconic Mitchell Point Tunnel . Further work on the section in the eastern gorge, from The Dalles to Pendleton, began in the 1950s and was completed in 1964. Construction on the remaining segment between Pendleton and Ontario began in 1965 and continued until July 3, 1975, when
4400-497: The highway travels east along the meandering Grande Ronde River to La Grande , seat of Union County and home to Eastern Oregon University . US 30 splits from I-84 and runs through downtown, while I-84 bypasses the city on its northeast side, crossing over the Grande Ronde River and intersecting OR 82 . I-84 and US 30 are reunited southeast of the city at an interchange with OR 203 , just west of
4480-401: The historic Oregon Trail from Pendleton to Ontario on the Idaho state border, passing through La Grande and Baker City . The two highways were signed as US 30 under the national numbered highway system , approved in 1926 by the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO). Improvements to the Columbia River Highway and Old Oregon Trail Highway had been planned since
4560-418: The lane had a passenger volume of 1,075 people in the peak hour of traffic with an average of 2.81 people per rideshare vehicle, compared to 2,272 passengers per hour and 1.18 passengers per car for the regular lanes. The lane was calculated to have 88 percent excess capacity in the peak hour of traffic, remaining relatively open. A report noted a 12 percent violation rate of the HOV lane and that enforcement of
4640-412: The lane was difficult because there was no shoulder for police to pull over a driver. The HOV lane was removed in 1982 for the start of freeway widening work and TriMet MAX construction . The highway was widened to eight lanes during the 1980s, and the MAX Light Rail 's Blue Line was added along the north side at the same time in 1986. Construction of the widened freeway and light rail line required
4720-406: The main east–west route through Portland and Gresham and continues into the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area . It passes through the cities of Hood River and The Dalles within the gorge and also serves several state parks and natural monuments. Near Pendleton , it leaves the Columbia River and runs southeasterly across the Blue Mountains via La Grande and Baker City . I-84 crosses
4800-459: The mid-1910s. The newspaper remains locally owned by its publisher. Interstate 84 (Oregon) Interstate 84 ( I-84 ) in the U.S. state of Oregon is a major Interstate Highway that traverses the state from west to east. It is concurrent with U.S. Route 30 (US 30) for most of its length and runs 376 miles (605 km) from an interchange with I-5 in Portland to the Idaho state line near Ontario . The highway roughly follows
4880-521: The more sheltered areas consist of ponderosa pine and oak savannahs. Overcast days are rare, occurring mostly in late fall and throughout winter. Summer temperatures can reach well over 100 °F or 37.8 °C, while winter, when most of the annual precipitation of around 17 inches or 430 millimetres occurs, can see temperatures below 0 °F or −17.8 °C, particularly in January. Summer thunderstorms occur intermittently, particularly in July and August, but due to high cloud bases, rain seldom reaches
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#17327832942774960-429: The north bank of the river, which also carries Amtrak 's Empire Builder passenger trains, and several large mountains that are visible from the freeway. The highway reaches the Bonneville Dam , where it provides the main access to the visitors center on Bradford Island, and passes three regional fish hatcheries . Adjacent to the dam, the freeway reaches a basalt cliff under Tooth Rock, which it traverses using
5040-406: The north end of town. Goldendale has a continental Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Dsb ). The rain shadow of the Cascades creates distinct and visible difference between the arid and dry areas south of the community, and the more lush treed areas to the north. This produces a landscape of open bunch-grass prairies dotted with sagebrush and rabbit brush containing the occasional juniper tree, while
5120-554: The north, and reaches an interchange with Idaho Avenue, where US 30 splits to cross into Fruitland, Idaho . I-84 travels south and passes Ontario's northbound welcome center , which receives up to 55,000 visitors annually, before crossing the Snake River into Idaho west of Fruitland. Within Idaho, I-84 travels east into the Treasure Valley (including Boise ) and Magic Valley before continuing on towards Salt Lake City, Utah . The Columbia River Gorge and overland crossing between The Dalles and Idaho were originally part of
5200-479: The northeastern Columbia Plateau , and part of the Snake River Valley. As a component of the Interstate Highway System, I-84 is also designated as an important national highway under the National Highway System . It is officially named the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and is mostly concurrent with US 30 , which also carries part of the Columbia River Highway No. 2 and all of the Old Oregon Trail Highway No. 6 under Oregon's named route system . I-84
5280-399: The northern portion of the city. Bloodgood Creek, an entirely spring-fed year-round water source, runs through the northwest part of town and intersects with the Little Klickitat just west of the city. Both are sources of rainbow trout as well as being home to waterfowl such as the great blue heron and several species of duck. Bloodgood Creek provides a portion of Goldendale's drinking water and
5360-442: The population. There were 1,462 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.7% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
5440-409: The population. There were 1,515 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and
5520-406: The sign. The T.H. Banfield Expressway, commonly known as the Banfield Freeway, is the portion of Interstate 84 between its western terminus at Interstate 5 and its intersection at Interstate 205 in Portland , Oregon , United States . The expressway, originally built as part of US 30, is named for Thomas H. "Harry" Banfield (1885–1950), a former Oregon State Highway commissioner . Prior to
5600-546: The south edge of Pendleton and intersects OR 11 , a connecting highway to Walla Walla, Washington , before being rejoined by US 30. The freeway travels southeast through a portion of the Umatilla Indian Reservation , passing the on-reservation resort casino , and begins its ascent into the Blue Mountains . The easternmost 168 miles (270 km) of I-84 includes several sharp curves and steep grades , along with winter weather that causes frequent closures and collisions. The westbound and eastbound lanes are split by
5680-432: The southeast corner of the Army depot near Hermiston in Umatilla County , I-84 intersects the southern terminus of I-82 , a freeway connecting northeastern Oregon to Washington's Tri-Cities , Yakima, and I-90 . The freeway goes on to intersect OR 27 south of Hermiston and US 395 near Stanfield , forming a concurrency with the latter. From Stanfield, I-84, US 30, and US 395 continue southeast along
5760-454: The state legislature, joining a similar designation in Idaho. In November 2016, ODOT activated a variable speed zone on a 30-mile (48 km) stretch of Interstate 84 between Baker City and Ladd Canyon. The new electronic signs collect data regarding temperature, skid resistance, and average motorist speed to determine the most effective speed limit for the area before presenting the limit on
5840-545: The terminus of the Banfield Freeway, officially the T.H. Banfield Expressway, which carries I-84 and US 30 through eastern Portland along a railroad grade. The freeway travels northeast through Sullivan's Gulch , passing under the twin overpasses of Oregon Route 99E (OR 99E), which also carries the Portland Streetcar 's Loop lines that serve the Eastside district of the city. At an interchange near
5920-499: The west and the Simcoe Mountains to the north. In 1859 the town was given its name by the early homesteader John Golden, a Pennsylvania-born farmer who settled with his wife from Oregon. His daughter's home at Columbus Street and Collins Street remains standing in downtown Goldendale. The town was designated as the county seat of Klickitat County in 1878. Goldendale was officially incorporated on November 14, 1879. Much of
6000-713: The west side of the Hood River , just north of the city's historic train depot on the Mount Hood Railroad , where excursion trains depart for Parkdale near Mount Hood . Across the river, I-84 is rejoined by US 30 and intersects OR 35 , part of the Mount Hood Scenic Byway , at the south end of the Hood River Bridge . The toll bridge crosses the Columbia River and connects Hood River to White Salmon, Washington and has
6080-524: The young town, including the county courthouse, was destroyed in a devastating fire on May 13, 1888. On June 9, 1918, William Wallace Campbell , director of the Lick Observatory , and astronomer Heber Curtis journeyed to Goldendale to view a total solar eclipse . The purpose of the observation was to photograph the Sun's corona and the apparent distorted placement of stars due to the Sun's gravitational pull on those star's rays while passing by
6160-508: Was $ 26,030, and the median income for a family was $ 33,866. Males had a median income of $ 36,977 versus $ 22,289 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,111. About 21.9% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 26.3% of those age 65 or over. A lumber mill and logging used to be major industries in the area but have since ceased to exist. Timber cutting, ranching, farming, agriculture are still key industries in
6240-431: Was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 3,760 people, 1,515 households, and 963 families residing in
6320-619: Was changed to Interstate 84 to eliminate confusion with the western section of the non-suffixed I-80 , which split from I-80N in Salt Lake City and continued west to San Francisco . The changing of signs in Oregon cost $ 140,000 and was funded by the federal government, which approved the change in 1979. The entire highway was dedicated as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway in September 2014 by
6400-469: Was later cancelled in 1974. A pair of time-limited high-occupancy vehicle lanes were installed in December 1975 at an approximate cost of $ 500,000. They were available for buses and passenger vehicles with three or more occupants. The westbound lane was 1.7 miles (2.7 km) long and open 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.; the eastbound lane was 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and open from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In 1977,
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