Library to Send 478 Cranes to Hiroshima
The Dalles-Wasco County Library has collected 478 cranes from the community as part of their 1,000 cranes project. The project was a cultural appreciation event for Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month.
Grand Jury Indicts Noe Zaragoza, Jr. On Murder in the Second Degree
Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis announced the grand jury indicted Noe Zaragoza, Jr. (23) for Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon With a Firearm, Menacing, and Assault in the Fourth Degree. Zaragoza, Jr. was indicted on Wednesday, June 26.
WAGAP announces leadership changes
In a move planned nearly two years ago, the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Board of Directors announced that Jennifer Pauletto will be the new executive director as of July 1, 2024. Juan Reyes has been selected to join her as the new associate director.
Firefighters continue to burn out fuels at Warm Springs; 95 percent contained
Firefighters have been working on cooling hot spots and advancing into the interior of the fire’s containment line for several days now at the Warm Springs Reservation. Extreme heat, however, is making it challenging and also increases the potential for reignition. Read more here.
Riverbend Students Drive Curriculum of Roller Coasters, Crime Scenes & Houseless
There are some simple recipes at Riverbend Community School on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles. Want to learn about physics? Build a roller coaster. Learn more about the school’s Spring Exhibition of Learning here.