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NCPHD Celebrates WIC Program’s 50th Anniversary

With the national Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) turning 50 years old this year, North Central Public Health (NCPHD) WIC is celebrating by highlighting its work bringing healthy foods, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education to local families.

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Gorge Commission grapples with adding electrical charging stations

Commissioners also heard from Washington State Parks Commissioner Holly Williams, who said she met recently with Gorge Commission Executive Director Krystyna Wolniakowski about adding electric vehicle charging stations to parks in the gorge and made a startling discovery: "They are not expressly permitted in the 2020 Gorge Plan," she said.

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Is this building worth another $76,000?

At first sight, it seems a no-brainer. It could be a great annex to the park and a possible future location for tourism-related functions while providing an historic billboard to Interstate 84. TD City Council is set to ponder the future of the Gitchell building, which sits next to Lewis & Clark Park off First Street. The meeting is scheduled for tonight, Oct. 10, starting at 5:30 p.m.

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