Decades-Old Salmon Enhancement Program Faces Uncertain Future After BPA Exit

In a decision that has left wildlife officials and anglers reeling, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is ending its share of funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program in the Lower Columbia River effective at the end of September. 


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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - July 7-13

Well, what do we have here? Another week of Music, Music and More Music! Whether you’re ready to try some New Funky music, a benefit show for The Gift of Time, or a High Energy Country Show, The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is the Place to Be! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!


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Wasco County certifies May primary; Schaffeld to run ‘write in’ campaign in November election

Wasco County commissioners received the certified May primary election results Wednesday, including runoff races, recount confirmations, updates following the death of county commissioner candidate Phil Brady. Dick Schaffeld announces write-in campaign against Mike Urness for the Wasco County Commissioner Position 3 seat in November election.

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Community Invited to Help Name New Downtown Plaza

The City of The Dalles is inviting community members to help name the new Downtown Plaza currently under construction on Federal Street. Designed as a welcoming public gathering space, the Plaza will provide a place for residents and visitors to gather, relax, attend community events, and enjoy downtown.

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Powering Community Literacy: A Collaborative Partnership Builds 21 Little Free Libraries Across the Columbia Gorge

The Columbia Gorge STEM Hub, a program of the Columbia Gorge Education Service District, has completed the Little Free Library Project, a collaborative initiative designed to increase book access in underserved and rural areas while empowering local students with real-world engineering and trade skills.

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