Now in its 12th season, the popular lecture series will kick off with a lecture on the unusual mushrooms of Cascadia

Local nurses held a rally on Aug. 19th, at The Dalles Post Office to push for safe staffing, better patient care, fair wages and respect from Mid-Columbia Medical Center administration. The rally comes after several months of Oregon Nurses Association contract negotiations.

Local nurses will be rallying this evening, Aug. 19th, at The Dalles Post Office as they push for safe staffing, fair wages and respect from Mid-Columbia Medical Center administration.

Northwest Natural, natural gas service, will be installing 1.5 miles of 8 inch pipes from Bingen to White Salmon, Washington. The project is scheduled to take place throughout August and into October of 2021.

With a rise of COVID cases and the return of masks in public places, shoppers in The Dalles sounded off on Tuesday, Aug. 17 about having to strap one back on over their ears. Love ‘em, hate ‘em, the embrace and the chafe. Read what they said about it here.

At times, we all need a little help. Here in our communities, there are many people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities who have jobs and live independently. But they can't always do it alone. Oftentimes a personal support worker or a job coach is needed to help them in daily or work-related tasks. Is this the job for you? It’s a nice way to earn some extra cash, even get health benefits. Oh, and change a life.

"You can’t predict a sunset but you know it’s a beautiful view in the Gorge for a sunset anytime," said Portland-painter Elo Wobig.

This sauce was not spicy but it created a sweet tangy backdrop that balanced the flavor of many toppings. The caramelized onions play off the tanginess of the barbeque sauce creating more depth of flavor when eaten with salty cured meats such as ham and bacon. The Local Dish Food bits bites and tips on finding those tasty hidden gems By Charles Childs/ CCCNews Foodie

Craig Rundell of Underwood shares how his marital arts journey and how he’s learned to relax, find his center of gravity, and become a happier martial arts practitioner by teaching Tai Chi.

Honu Hawaiian Shave Ice brings a taste of island living to Tygh Valley in Wasco County.

The Dalles Moose Lodge 2075 is hosting a Community Block Party on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 10 am until 10 pm. This will take place in the parking lot of Discounts Plus and the event will be geared toward families.

Excessive heat warnings and hazardous air quality advisories are in affect in various parts of the Mid-Columbia region, including Goldendale, White Salmon, Trout Lake, and Yakima until Monday. Towns under heat advisory only include The Dalles, Dufur, Maupin, and Hermiston.

Mt. Adams Buddhist Temple has begun the first phase of construction on a new temple in Trout Lake, WA. The new temple is being built to improve the temples ADA accessibility, make space for a children’s early learning program, and more.

“I’ve always loved helping others that have experienced barriers that my family has struggled with in the past,” said Lissette Rivera. She is a Community Health Worker with Bridges to Health. All CHWs within the Bridge. She helps clients with anything from making a dental appointment to accessing food, transportation, or housing.

When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Gary Pryor of Mosier’s new release, Families in the Park Concert Series, an open mic, and a Pacific Coast Trail Party. Read more here. CCCNews.com Columbia Community Connection

“It’s a milestone for the LGBTQ community in Goldendale to celebrate their first Pride event,” said Kent Apostal, Goldendale Pride Organizer.

This year’s Wasco County fair will feature a rodeo, demolition derby, 4-H livestock and small animal showings and auctions, Kid’s Day, Farmer’s Fun Day, Cook’s Racing Pigs aka “the fastest bacon in the west”, old fashioned horse-drawn carriage rides, local artisans, agriculturalists, ClockTower Ales beer garden, and live music from Smock Dogs and The Rock Doctors.

“This exhibition is a glance at what a common laborer lives during cherry season, it’s just a small slice of the story, but a story that not everyone in the Columbia River Gorge is aware of,” said Méndez.

Cody Miller’s recent return to The Dalles to operate Grocery Outlet did not come without some hard-earned experience. The 33-year-old essentially has been moving for the past 15 years, learning how to motivate people to keep a clean well-stocked store. He also avoided a couple of fists on the way. Read more here.

After a two-year hiatus, the inaugural season and community-run/walk is BACK! The hilly 3K AND 5K courses loop around Sorosis Park and CGCC on gravel, grass, and pavement. Runners and walkers of all ages and experiences are welcome.