Dufur High School science teacher Nancy Wilson is a finalist in America’s Favorite Teacher contest. Vote daily through April 16 to support her classroom and students.

Wasco County faces renewed pressure over Portland Harbor waste as activists push back — while a new Ross Island proposal could keep sediment closer to Portland.

The Dalles Public Library is offering a mix of ongoing and one-time programs in April, including puzzles, crafts, workshops, movies, gaming, and book discussions for children, teens, and adults. From a monthlong puzzle program to teen finance, family crafts, and author talks, The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of events in mid-April.

A year after a fire temporarily closed its doors, the Hot Wok Restaurant and Lounge in Lyle, WA, welcomed back diners last Tuesday, April 2, marking a new chapter for the local eatery.

Organizations dedicated to serving families and children in five Columbia Gorge counties now have the opportunity to apply for grants aimed at enhancing early learning and family engagement. The Four Rivers Early Learning and Parenting Hub announced a new funding initiative targeting Hood River, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, and Wasco counties, focusing on prenatal services, parent education, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement.

The Baldwin Saloon reopens today with a lunch service that goes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The crew at the Baldwin along with Executive Chef Joe Kosarek have been working their tastebuds off for the past several weeks in preparation. And it has paid off in their fresh lunch menu.