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Districts Collaborate Regionally to Improve School Safety and Preparedness 

Districts Collaborate Regionally to Improve School Safety and Preparedness 

Columbia Community Connection
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Education

When an active shooter incident began in Hood River this past week, Hood River County School District was ready to respond immediately to maintain student safety. While the threat was on Cascade street, one mile from the closest public school, the district immediately placed lower valley schools in “secure status” and notified parents via email and text messages.

Nothing Dull about January Here: End of the month screaming with entertainment

Nothing Dull about January Here: End of the month screaming with entertainment

Jim Drake
Art, Business, Columns, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

Take your pick. From Pink Martini to Nerve Damage. From Lord of the Rings to Saturday Night Fever. Fun facts, bad movie jokes and secret salsa are all part of the gamut this week in the Gorge’s most inclusive listing of entertainment options, including country and western. You can’t go if you don’t know. Check it all out here.

COVID Emergency funding coming to end; OR Health Plan Coverage, food benefits to change

COVID Emergency funding coming to end; OR Health Plan Coverage, food benefits to change

Tom Peterson
Business, Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

Federal funding to stabilize people during the COVID-19 public health emergency is set to run out. This reduction will affect some 300,000 people utilizing the Oregon Health Plan who will no longer qualify. In addition, extended long-term support, providing extra food benefits are also coming to an end. Find out what to do here.

The Gorge is Gaming it: Music, Scrabble, Poker, Pool all options this week in entertainment

The Gorge is Gaming it: Music, Scrabble, Poker, Pool all options this week in entertainment

Jim Drake
Art, Columns, Business, Education, Entertainment, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Wasco County, The Dalles

Games abound in this week’s round-up of local social events, music offerings and local shows. Scrabble, pool and poker options sit along side productions such as Dancing with the Gorge Stars at The Dalles High School Auditorium or “Ripchord” at the Bingen Theater.

Group Considers Proposing a Bond for a New High School In The Dalles - The What, Where, Why and How Much?

Group Considers Proposing a Bond for a New High School In The Dalles - The What, Where, Why and How Much?

Robin
Home Page, Education, The Dalles

Community Advisory members and the North Wasco County School District in The Dalles met for the fourth time on Wednesday, Dec. 14 as they consider building a new high school to replace the current 1940 facility. 

The discussions have been ongoing since June as community stakeholders advise the School District on the matter of a bond measure for school facilities.

There are some tough decisions to make.  

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