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Bringing Full-Time Primary Care Back to South Wasco County - Deschutes Rim Health Clinic

For residents scattered across roughly 1,000 square miles of south Wasco County, getting to a doctor can mean a long drive. Deschutes Rim Health Clinic is working to make that trip a lot shorter.

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Column: Message To The Residents of Mosier

Mosier officials update residents on major projects, including a new water well, wastewater plant improvements, the Jacobs Park skatepark, Rock Creek Park and Union Pacific construction.

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Union Street Near Post Office Closed Through Sept. 4

Ajax Northwest is continuing construction activities for the First Street Streetscape Project on Union Street between West 1st Street and East 2nd Street. Due to unforeseen water utility work encountered during construction, the road closure on Union Street will be extended through Friday, September 4.

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Mental Health Leader Outlines Looming Funding Cuts, Access Gaps in Rural Oregon

In a wide-ranging conversation on the CCCNews Podcast, Mid-Columbia Center for Living Executive Director Al Barton warned that looming changes to Medicaid could leave rural Oregonians with fewer behavioral health services — even as demand continues to grow.

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Grand jury indicts man in connection with body found in The Dalles storage unit

“This indictment reflects the seriousness of the allegations and our office’s intent to seek justice for the victim,” the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.

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Prevention teams unite in Tech-Healthy Family events

Prevention organizations in Klickitat County are coming together to host free events for parents, focusing on creating tech-healthy families. K-Link Collaborative, Our Klickitat Prevention Coalition, and the Coalition Preventing Abuse in Klickitat County (CPAKC) work to create safe teen cultures, safe spaces, and community education in efforts to reduce youth access to substances throughout Klickitat County.

Columbia Community Connection 8/29/24 Columbia Community Connection 8/29/24

Goldendale to Pursue Creative District Certification: Townhall Meeting Scheduled

The Greater Goldendale Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a pivotal Townhall meeting aimed at achieving the aspiration of having Goldendale officially recognized and certified by the State of Washington as a Creative District.

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TD TIME: Stripes, Bus Stops and better lookin' Crosswalks

Bruce Borders uses his magic wand to brighten up a crosswalk at the corner of Fifth and Court streets in The Dalles on Tuesday, as he and fellow City of The Dalles Public Works employee Russ Duncan worked around the downtown core brightening up striping in the area.

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Sherman County 2024 Fair 4-H Grand and Reserve Champions

“Harvesting 115 Years of Memories at the Sherman County Fair” was the theme for the 2024 Sherman County Fair, with Sherman County Educators as Grand Marshalls and Queen Addison Smith. Sherman County 4-H and FFA members entered a variety of competitions, with Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners

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Williams Mine Fire Update August 27, 2024

Complex Incident Management Team Northwest 13, which has been managing the Williams Mine Fire since August 9th, will transfer command of the incident tonight at 6:00 p.m. The fire will be managed by a local Type 3 Incident Management organization predominantly assembled from the local area.

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Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Updates - August 27, 2024

Yesterday, crews monitored the west side of the fire in the Herman Creek area, observing no fire activity. Hand crews continued work on the Tomlike Mountain ridge control line, while on the southeast edges, firefighters monitored and patrolled containment lines.

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Kiwanis Steak Feed Cancelled

The Dalles Kiwanis Club has decided to cancel this year’s Steak Feed fundraiser out of the utmost care and concern for its beloved community’s health and well-being. The event was initially scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9.

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Fire Boss a Game Changer in Gorge; Unflappable Pilots prove their worth

The Fire Boss and their pilots are giving firefighters a strategic advantage as the converted crop dusters can quickly respond and pummel flames through scooping water on the Columbia River. They are quickly becoming a fan favorite for government agencies looking to out blazes before they get too big.

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COVID sick turn to animal dewormer; poison control center calls spike

Locally, Coastal Farm & Ranch in The Dalles has put up signs warning that its ivermectin products are for animal use only. The sign says, in part, “Despite media reports that Ivermectin could potentially be used to treat people with Covid-19, these products are not safe and are not approved for humans.”