Columbia Community Connection 9/7/26 Columbia Community Connection 9/7/26

Gardening Challenged: Jensen’s struggle grows Deep Community Roots

Black Thumb goes Green: A failed Tygh Valley garden led Hilary Jensen to the Master Gardeners — and ultimately her dream job helping Wasco County communities grow stronger, more resilient and deeply rooted.

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David Vs. Goliath: Dufur’s Josiah Dean Challenges 13-Term Rep. Greg Smith for house seat 57

Dufur’s Josiah Dean is betting voter frustration, a bruised incumbent and more than 20,000 unaffiliated voters can turn his long-shot challenge to 13-term Rep. Greg Smith into a real fight.

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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Washington Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in six Washington counties and neighboring counties in Oregon are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary county that began July 4.

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Can you hear that Coleslaw calling? Kiwanis Steak Feed in TD on Thursday, Sept. 7

The 2023 Kiwanis Steak Feed is on for Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sorosis Park in The Dalles, 300 E. Scenic Drive. Tickets are $21 online. Click here to find out more.

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Back to the Gravel Pile

Employees with Pro Motions were back at it this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 7, in front of the Recreation building on Second Street downtown The Dalles. Gravel was brought in to back fill the new foundation wall that was recently poured near the front of the building.