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Should people in the Gorge be fearful? “No,” said Meteorologist Colby Goatley at The National Weather Service on Monday, Nov. 18. “But we do have winter weather advisories for the Oregon side of the Cascades and winter storm and blizzard warnings on the Washington side of the Cascades, and that makes for some pretty hazardous travel.”
The Gorge Festival of Nations Committee, comprised of representatives from the tribes of the Columbia River Gorge, is excited to announce the Gorge Festival of Nations, a one-day cultural celebration on June 15, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Cascade Locks, OR.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recreation report includes updates to fishing, crabbing and clamming, hunting, and wildlife viewing.
Nearly 80 individuals joined a Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative meeting on February 13 to learn about progress made toward its goals during 2023, review strategic plan updates, and get an overview of key activities and projects planned for 2024. One highlight was the connections the group is making in the region.
Entertainment abounds this month with shows on tap at Working Hands Beer, Zim’s, Bargeway, Ruins, TD Civic, Grateful Vineyard, Everybody’s Brewing, Easter Bunny, Mid-Columbia Car Club Cruise-in, Double Mountain, River City Saloon, Cider Fest, Paint Night, Rockford Grange Hall, Granada, TD Library.
We are excited to announce that Jumpstart Basketball Camp will happen this summer!
But, they’re gonna need our help.
The locks were originally set to reopen on the 21st but ten additional days of repairs became necessary due to the discovery of cracking in the downstream miter gate during annual inspections by engineers.
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THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.
The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.
Just over thirteen months since the global pandemic brought an end to live performances, the Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association is poised to present its first new theatrical performance, Tom Jones’ and Harvey Schmidt’s beloved romantic comedy The Fantasticks.
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