By Joshuah AlbertThe Dalles, Ore., Oct. 9, 2026 — Recovery efforts following the massive Grasshopper Fire could cost nearly $50 million on federal land alone, according to a preliminary estimate discussed Wednesday by the Wasco County Board of Commissioners, prompting county leaders to seek federal assistance while warning that the financial consequences of major wildfires are becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Commissioners agreed by co…
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