North Wasco County School District 21 is well on its way towards the long-term goal of a health center at The Dalles High School. With the help of grants, the ESD is working with school districts in Wasco and Hood River counties to figure out how to provide more school-based treatable mental health care.

It’s a tough job. And what job worth doing is easy?

Fostering children intends to give a whole new outlook on life, one where a child can learn to love themselves as well as others, find success, and swell a foster parent’s heart with pride.

Yahir Santillan-Guzman sat at his computer two weeks ago. He set his iPhone to video and set it at the base of the screen. The 18-year-old senior at The Dalles High School was awaiting a message. From Harvard. Did he get in? Read more.

Mark your calendars and be ready to bid on great items starting Tuesday, May 4 through May 11, as Columbia Gorge Community Foundation hosts “Saddle Up and Celebrate,” one of two annual scholarship fundraisers. The need is high as there is currently only enough funding for half of the 70 students applying for scholarships.

But finally, on Monday, April 19th, Riverbend Community School will be open to on-site learning for local students at the Columbia Gorge Community College campus. Students who don’t have success in larger traditional schools may find it here. They are currently enrolling students.

From D21 Interim Super speaking on the reopening of schools to wildlife Biologist Bill Weiler and the proposed Ulka trail are all hot topics at The Dalles Kiwanis Thursday meetings. Check it out here.

Good Jobs await skilled workers. Thus CGCC has put together an advanced manufacturing class for this summer. Students will learn blueprint reading, manufacturing processes, technical mathematics, tube and pipe fabrication and repair, stainless steel welding, design processes, aluminum welding, sheet metal fabrication, basic machining practices. Learn more here.

Throughout April and May, staff has planned a variety of virtual events with the goal of sharing the proposed revisions and providing opportunities for public input. This includes virtual open houses, Ask the Planner events, Planning Commission work sessions, and presentations.

Seniors Courtney Hert, Zara Voodre, Hanani Andrade, Kierstin White, Iliana Moreno-Lopez, and Cadence Snyder had their last match in front of a hometown crowd. And it was physical.

The legends and myths from Mount Olympus will be presented in April once you get access to the “key.” There are activities for all ages in this month’s newsletter. Read more.

Anson Jones, freshman, Jensen Garrett, sophomore and Hayden Dschaak, freshman, await the start of classes at The Dalles High School this morning, March 29. All students in North Wasco School District 21 were back in school today after a phased-in restart prior to spring break.

Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Chair Tiffany Prince congratulates the 2021 DYW winner Zora Richardson on Saturday night at The Dalles Civic Auditorium. A total of $15,000 was earned by six different participants at the program. Read more here.

Thirteen Juniors are competing in the Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program set to go off tomorrow, Saturday, March 20. Talents including tap dancing, singing, violin, a monologue, color guard, even balance beam will be on display. The program has been year’s in the making. Read all about the participants here.

THE DALLES, OR — Offering empowerment through education, the Columbia Basin Care Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for students pursuing healthcare careers.

The $2,500 scholarships support health-related studies in a variety of areas, such as nursing, food and nutrition, public health, social services, and more.

Lillie Wadsworth, 6, receives an embrace from her mom, Kim, out front of Colonel Wright Elementary this morning, Monday, March 15. Lillie was starting her first day of kindergarten in-person at the school.

Kindergartens and 6th grade will be the first to return to in-person learning on March 15th.

Speakers are invited to submit proposals for lectures that foster a deeper connection to place.

The art installation features wood carvings from Jeff Stewart and glass pieces by Andy Nichols.