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Seeing the Northern Lights this well usually requires a trip to high latitudes in Alaska or Scandinavian countries, and even then might not be so well observed. This was a Bucket List item I hoped I would live long enough to see. And this was in my backyard!

May 9

May 9 Jazmine De La Cruz Signs with Lane Community College

Joshuah Albert

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The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Jazmine De La Cruz, on May 8th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of her education and her soccer career at Lane Community College.

Apr 26

Apr 26 Google Contributes $50K to Support Dufur School Health Center

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Today, April 24, Google announced it is contributing $50,000 to Dufur School District to support the creation of a new school-based health center designed to expand access to medical care for both students and the broader community. Dufur School will use the funds to purchase a modular building to house the new health center, which will offer medical services to students, staff, and others in the district.

Apr 23

Apr 23 PUD Board puts their money on local Robotics teams in push for World Championship

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“Supporting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in the schools is important to the District. These young competitors have worked hard to earn this opportunity and we know that they will represent the community in a manner we can all be proud of,” said Cyndi Gentry, Director of Corporate Services for the PUD.

Apr 23

Apr 23 The Dalles’ first EV Ride & Drive - Try out electric cars, trucks, bikes and more

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It’s all things electric at the Ride & Drive on May 9 in The Dalles. Electric cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, bikes even tractors will be on hand for a test run. Or learn about the electric car share program in The Dalles? It’s happening from 2-6 pm at The Dalles Area Chamber.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Dalles Robotics Teams Reach Fundraising Goal; Set Sights on World Championship

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Three robotics teams from The Dalles are gearing up to represent the Columbia Gorge area at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas this May, after successfully achieving their fundraising goal of more than $12,000 thanks to donations from the community and support from Google

Apr 18

Apr 18 Hood River New School Sweeps the Board at Oregon History Day and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

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Students from Hood River New School showcased their academic and creative prowess, earning top honors at the Oregon History Day competition and in the renowned Scholastic Art & Writing Awards last weekend.

Apr 10

Apr 10 Dufur School District Launches Building Ranger Health & Wellness Brick Campaign

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The Dufur School District is excited to announce that the new School-Based Health Center (SBHC) is nearing completion with an anticipated limited opening this summer and a grand opening in the fall of 2024.

Apr 3

Apr 3 New playground going up at Chenowith Elementary

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McGregor, who works with CMS Builders owned by Chad Smith of Dufur, said he was excited to be part of the project that would offer additional play opportunities including steps and pirate wheels.

Apr 2

Apr 2 West TD deep in the mellow yellow; dreamlike landscape offers acres of escape

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The Four Sisters Natural Area, right here in our own backyard of The Dalles offers and incredible immersion into wildflowers. Located next to Murray Addition in Chenoweth, the area offers acres of hiking and pure beauty with a backdrop of Mount Hood. Check it out here.

Mar 29

Mar 29 CGCC Dream Class offers an exploration into the self, starts April 2

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Join me for a fun exploration into the world of dreams. If you’re interested but don’t remember dreams much, come anyway. I’ll teach you ways to encourage your inner dreammaker.

Mar 25

Mar 25 Columbia Gorge Community College Celebrates Cinco de Mayo in Style

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Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebration, set to transform the campus amphitheater into a vibrant marketplace of culture, music, and fun. Tree Rocha, CGCC's Bilingual Mentor and Tutoring Service Coordinator, along with Blanca Aunger, Bilingual Student Services Support Specialist III, and Brenda Garcia Lua, Payroll and Benefits Manager, extends an open invitation to the community to join this festive event.

Mar 20

Mar 20 Hood River New School Students Brings History Alive For Community Learning Day

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Hood River New School hosted its annual student project expo on Friday, March 15. This year the theme of the event was history and offered students a chance to share their learning with parents and community members.

Mar 18

Mar 18 Goldendale Tennis Timberwolves Battle It Out Against Granger

Mike Salsbury

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Goldendale High School tennis is underway and second year tennis coach Jenn Neil is looking forward to the 2024 season with anticipation and eagerness to keep the program’s momentum moving forward.

Mar 13

Mar 13 TD Booster Club letters at City Council Meeting; It's about pride, baby!

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The Dalles City Council was turning letters like Vanna White as The Dalles Booster Club asked to rekindle an old tradition and muster some local pride.

Mar 11

Mar 11 Hood River New School Hosts Oregon History Day Student Expo

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Hood River New School, a non-profit learning institution for sixth-through-eighth-graders will host their annual community learning event for the public on Friday, March 15, 2024 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This year, the student expo theme is Oregon History Day.

Mar 9

Mar 9 Teachers ask D21 Board for relief from student behavior; 'We are not able to continue...'

Ken Park

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Ketchum outlined some of the disruptive behaviors that teachers have endured in the classroom over the years. They included verbal abuse such as screaming and threats made to teachers and other students, physical abuse such as hitting, kicking, and throwing objects in the classroom, and overall classroom destruction.

Mar 7

Mar 7 Play & Learn at Home Unveils Children's Lending Library in Downtown The Dalles

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Play & Learn at Home has installed a free children’s lending library to promote literacy, parent engagement, community and family well-being at 409 Lincoln St in downtown The Dalles

Mar 6

Mar 6 TDHS Students Clean Up the Streets During Fly Up Day