Oregon Agriculture Isn’t ‘Struggling’; It’s in crisis
Out here, the crisis doesn’t arrive with headlines. It comes quietly — in delayed repairs, postponed replanting, and conversations about succession that never quite happen because the margins no longer allow for it.
HR’s Duckwall Awarded 2025 Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship
Jessamyn Duckwall, a writing instructor at CGCC and lifelong Hood River resident, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship. Duckwall was chosen from a competitive pool of 479 applicants for this honor, which recognizes literary excellence and supports Oregon writers in their creative endeavors. Duckwall, who identifies as queer and autistic, received the Leslie Bradshaw Fellowship for their outstanding contributions to poetry.
Police arrest 21-year-old after 40 mile-pursuit through 3 counties; spike strips deployed; officers crash
A Portland man was arrested Thursday night after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase that spanned three counties and reached speeds of 143 mph on Interstate 84.
Wasco Public Library Hosts Kid-Friendly Cooking Class with TDHS Chefs
The Wasco Public Library hosted a hands-on cooking event for children on Jan. 30, featuring students from The Dalles High School Advanced Cooking Class. The Kid-Friendly Cooking Class invited children from pre-K to fifth grade to observe and participate in a simple, fun recipe demonstration.
Getting to know Klickitat County EMS District #1 2024 Article 2
With our hearts full of gratitude as this year comes to a close, we would like to touch on a couple of different topics. All of us at KCEMS1 would like to express our appreciation to all the first responders who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to helping their neighbors and visitors of Klickitat County during a variety of emergencies.
Winter keeps Houseless Collaborative partners busy
With winter in full force, partners throughout the region have been pooling resources together to help houseless community members cope with potentially life-threatening conditions. To keep this and other efforts going, Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative is extending an open invitation for individuals and organizations to learn more about its members’ work over the past year and their plans for 2024 at its next quarterly meeting from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on February 13 via Zoom.
This Week In Gorge Entertainment by Jim Drake - Jan. 31
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Pigs on the Wing, R.A.P. Ferreira, Lowest Pair, Swindler, Lost Ox, Slapjack Casualty, Rich Wilkins, Junebug Boys, Kenny O3, Logan Kalsch, and Chic Preston.
TDHS Sports Notes by Billy Brost - Jan. 31
The Dalles High School Athletic Director Billy Brost brings us up to date on all things Riverhawk in this weekly Column. Find out how teams did in last week’s competition and get all the times and dates for basketball, wrestling, swimming, skiing in the week to come.
D21 hires Tyskiewicz to fill new innovative programs role
North Wasco County School District 21 is pleased to announce the selection of Kimberly Cutting Tyskiewicz as the new Director of Educational Success and Innovative Programming with the district. Her hiring comes at a crucial time as the need for innovative programs has grown as a greater number of students are in need of well-suited educational paths that fall outside of the traditional classroom.
The Wetherbees were busy buzzing in for some fun in the sun
The Weatherbees worked their magic this morning, Jan. 31, as they brought in the most sunshine we have seen in days along the Columbia River in The Dalles.
