Suspect Arrested in Alleged Arson of Klickitat County Deputy’s Barn; Two Deputies Injured During Arrest
A 35-year-old man was arrested and accused of setting fire to a Klickitat County sheriff’s deputy’s barn in an alleged arson incident Feb. 17 near Lyle, according to the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office.
WAGAP Announces Departure of Executive Director and Launches Search for Next Leader
Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) today announced the departure of Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto after years of dedicated leadership and service to communities throughout the Columbia River Gorge region. The organization’s Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive recruitment process to identify the agency’s next Executive Director.
Overwatch Imaging Donates $10k to Columbia Gorge STEM Hub at 10th Anniversary Celebration
Overwatch Imaging, a developer of autonomous airborne imagery intelligence systems, is honored to announce a donation of $10,000 to strengthen STEM education in the Columbia River Gorge ecosystem.
Nurses ratify contract with Providence today, Feb. 24, after 45-day strike, will return to work on Wednesday in Hood River
The new 3-year contract has a 22 percent average wage increase. Nurses also received 75 percent retro pay for lost raises since the last contract expired 9 months ago. All 8 bargaining units representing some 5,000 nurses across Oregon got the same deal
Leah Ferguson Honored as Oregon ACTE New Teacher of The Year
North Wasco County School District is proud to announce that Leah Ferguson has been named the recipient of the Oregon ACTE New Teacher of the Year award. This recognition celebrates Ferguson’s outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE) as well as highlights her dedication to student success at The Dalles High School.
A Few Good Words: HR Church gets sober mission through prayer, ‘Renewal’
Pastor Tina Combs said her church has been working for 10 years to start a sober house in Hood River. But as we all know, finding an affordable house in Hood River is a big ask. Huge, in fact. So her church asked God.
Eat, Enjoy, Give Back—The Great Gorge Melt is Here
The Great Gorge Melt is here! March is all about cheesy, melty goodness, and you can be part of it while making a real impact in the fight against hunger. Visit any of these participating restaurants, order their featured grilled cheese or quesadilla, and $2 from every purchase goes directly to Columbia Gorge Food Bank.
