$3m Direct Appropriation for Assisted Living Facility in Klickitat County

The Washington State Department of Commerce 2023-25 Housing Trust Fund 2024 Supplemental budget includes three million dollars ($3m) in direct appropriation to Columbia Cascade Housing Corporation’s (CCHC) Assisted Living Facility in Western Klickitat County. This $3M award is intended to leverage additional federal, state, and local resources to construct the facility.

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Columbia River Cross Channel Swim Returns Sept. 2

One of the country’s longest-tenured and most iconic open water swimming events – the Columbia River Cross Channel Swim – proudly returns to mark its 80th year on Monday, Sept. 2, rekindling the Labor Day tradition along the picturesque banks of the Columbia River.

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St. Pat’s at St. Pete’s 2024

The Dalles Cascade Singers and The-Almost-All-Irish-Almost-All-Brass-Band present the annual St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser at St. Peter’s Landmark. This annual event collects donations to benefit the historic St. Peter’s Landmark located at the corner of Lincoln and 3rd Streets. Following tradition for when St. Patrick’s Day lands on a Sunday, official festivities this year commence on March 17th at 2:00 P.M.

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Wasco County Commissioners Declare April 2-8 Dark Sky Week in Wasco County

Wasco County Commissioners declared April 2- 8, 2024 as dark sky week in Wasco County, in honor of International Dark Sky Week. The proclamation calls Oregon’s dark skies a “significant natural resource” and draws attention to the importance of mitigating light pollution. 

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Right to Repair aims to fix your phone screen, locally; Will Apple take a crack at new law

Today marks a significant milestone in the Right to Repair movement as the Oregon House of Representatives passed legislation aimed at empowering consumers and supporting small businesses and companies committed to making more sustainable products.

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Friday Deadline for Free COVID Tests from Federal Government

Possibly the last chance to get free COVID-19 tests mailed to your home from the U.S. government is coming to an end later this week. This Friday, March 8, is the last day to order the free tests. The program is being suspended after Friday.

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The 2023 Distinguished Citizens Awards

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Big Distinguished Citizens Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community, demonstrated outstanding service, and leadership, and shown a commitment to making The Dalles a better place to live, work, and play.

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Column: Tumbled glass pieces of wisdom: Let it be. Let it be.

I reluctantly woke up and marveled that such a peaceful image had come to me. My inner dream maker had given me a gift that transcended rational thought or words. I spontaneously started humming the Beatles’ song, “When in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom: Let it be. Let it be.”

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