Until recently (2014), someone was living in the western portion of the old cafe building.
"Jeff". http://oldcolumbia.blogspot.com/2014/08/dodson-oregon.html
"Jeff". http://oldcolumbia.blogspot.com/2014/08/dodson-oregon.html
The old service station has seen a bit of wear and tear since 2007.
This page has some great information and photos on sites around Dodson.