Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: One Furrow at a Time
I recently did that with an old horse-drawn walking plow that has been around our family for as long as I can remember. Across its faded red wooden beam, you can still make out some of the gold lettering:
Oliver Chilled Plow Works — South Bend, Indiana.
Nilsson kicks off a Packed October for TD Art Center
The Dalles Art Center celebrates artist Mark Nilsson’s 50-year career this October alongside Halloween activities, poetry, family events and opportunities for local artists.
CCHC Moves Forward with Columbia View Rehabilitation
Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation has completed the purchase of Columbia View Apartments, a 12-unit affordable housing community in Cascade Locks, clearing the way for a substantial rehabilitation of the 51-year-old property.
Airport Open House to Showcase Long-Term Plans for Hangars, Runways, and New Terminal
Community members are invited to an Oct. 29 open house to learn about and share feedback on long-term plans for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport. The airport is planning improvements that could support local economic development and meet the region’s general aviation needs over the next 20 years and beyond.
Programs for Peaceful Living is with survivors, ALWAYS - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Since 1981, the United States has recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That’s 44 years of uniting people from all walks of life to end domestic violence. This year’s theme, promoted by the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, “With survivors, ALWAYS,” showcases that survivors deserve safety, support, and solidarity.
Empty Bowls 2024: A Night of Community and Care to End Hunger in the Gorge
The Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration, compassion, and generosity at Empty Bowls 2024. This year’s benefit, held for the first time in our warehouse, supports our mission to end hunger in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties
Azure Standard to Host Warehouse Open House on Oct. 6
Azure Standard will host an open house at its warehouse on Oct. 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering the community a behind-the-scenes look at its national distribution operations and showcasing its new product additions.
CGCC's Fourth Year in the Metallica Scholars Initiative Workforce Education Program
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce its continuing relationship with the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CGCC will be entering into its fourth year in the program, which recently announced its largest expansion to date.
It’s a good day for a run
“Diego said it’s a good day for a run,” as he dashed past me on his cool-down, flashing a thumbs up. In typical understatement, the freshmen meant it was a perfect day to try to beat The Dalles’ 5k school record: 15 minutes and 35 seconds. Of 24 TDHS runners, 14 finished with season bests, and 10 with their all-time personal record.
