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History Proves Prickly for Local Mural Project

History Proves Prickly for Local Mural Project

Cole Goodwin
History, The Dalles, Home Page, Wasco County

The Dalles Main Street’s volunteer Walldogs subcommittee will be hosting a voting and public input event* at The National Neon Sign Museum on Oct. 15th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The group is seeking votes and public input in deciding 15 new themes for historical murals to be painted in downtown The Dalles next summer. The recent release of themes, images and descriptions of proposed murals has led to an outpouring of concerns from local organizations and community members. Concerned citizens pointed to a lack of diversity in the mural topics and the inclusion of individuals and enterprises that were directly responsible for the murder of hundreds of indigenous peoples. Also brought up was the omission of marginalized community members voices in the mural topic selection process and a lack of collaboration with local organizations and artists.

CGRC would lower incarceration rates of those with mental and behavioral health problems; improve local access to health services

CGRC would lower incarceration rates of those with mental and behavioral health problems; improve local access to health services

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

LPSCC has submitted a $50,000 grant proposal to the Oregon Health Authority to pay planning costs of a Columbia Gorge Resolution Center. The Resolution Center would lower mental and behavioral health related incarcerations and improve access to mental and behavioral health services in the Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River Counties.

TD Councilors to mull massive water upgrade for Google

TD Councilors to mull massive water upgrade for Google

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

How much water does Google need to cool two new data plants in The Dalles? They're not spilling any details, "trade secrets," they say. But their request, which could be in the billions of gallons, has City Councilors looking at a massive potable water infrastructure upgrade that would increase water production capacity by 75 percent in the near future - billions of gallons per year.

Support work, job coaches make big impact, can earn health care

Support work, job coaches make big impact, can earn health care

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

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.

'Summer Nights and Sparkling Lights' 2021 Wasco County Fair Guide

'Summer Nights and Sparkling Lights' 2021 Wasco County Fair Guide

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

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.

600 Goats Munch Down in Maupin; Salmon Habitat Restoration Underway

600 Goats Munch Down in Maupin; Salmon Habitat Restoration Underway

Tom Peterson
Environment, Home Page, Wasco County, Positive News

600 goats descended on Maupin on Aug. 4th in an effort to restore Bakeoven Creek in its first two miles. Maupin’s Randy Klettke was able to build a team around the idea, bringing the Goat King from Pendleton and some pretty amazing Peruvian goat herders and their trusty guard and herding dogs. It’s the beginning of a long process, but one that could restore salmon spawning beds.

Northwest Growers Lose Millions of Pounds of Cherries During Heatwave

Northwest Growers Lose Millions of Pounds of Cherries During Heatwave

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

“It’s been a hard year for the growers. We had some labor shortages early on because California’s harvest went later than usual, then we had several rain events that were scary, thankfully those events didn’t do too much damage to the crop. And then we had this heat event that really did damage to the crop,” said Ashley Thompson, Assistant Professor of Horticulture at Oregon State University.

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