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Community College Launches Early Childhood Education and Additive Manufacturing Programs

Columbia Gorge Community College is expanding opportunities for local residents with two new academic programs designed to meet urgent workforce needs in the Columbia Gorge: an Initial Early Childhood Education certificate, offered in both English and Spanish, and an Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate in the college’s Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program.

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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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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 23-29

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is Working for the Weekend! Believe Us, Gigs are Happening All Week, but just wait until Friday - the Calendar is listing 9 shows - we had a hard time choosing what to put in here! Don’t worry, we know you’ll have a Great Time whatever you Do! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!


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Thoughts from the Tractor Seat: Columbia Gorge Cherry Growers Face Uncertain Economics Despite Strong Crop

Cherry harvest is humming across the Columbia Gorge, but growers say busy packing houses and premium retail prices mask a troubling reality: many farms still struggle to cover rising production costs.

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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 16-22

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide your official stop for something called The World Cup - but of course we’re talking about the World Cup of Gigs - we know The Gorge is the World Leader in Weekly Gigs. Get Ready to Score some Goals! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!


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Gorge Giggin’ Guide - June 9-15

The Gorge Giggin’ Guide is back with an amazing array of local and regional shows this week! Classic Rock Zep Cover Band Zepparella is in town, a Fab Four tribute is in Cascade Locks, and we can even tell you about a Free Jazz Concert at what must be the most Unique Venue in The Dalles! Check out The Guide and Get Out There!


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Graduation week arrives across the Columbia Gorge

Hundreds of seniors across the Columbia Gorge will walk across commencement stages this week as schools in The Dalles, Hood River, White Salmon and Goldendale celebrate the Class of 2026 and prepare to close out the academic year for summer break.

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Oregon residents get free parking at state parks on June 6 for State Parks Day

Oregon residents can visit state parks across the state without paying day-use parking fees on Saturday, June 6, as Oregon celebrates the annual State Parks Day tradition. The event also coincides with Oregon’s free fishing weekend, giving families in the Gorge an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors at little or no cost.

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