Bark at the Moon: Halloween on full tilt in Gorge Entertainment

Spooky stories, haunted humor, Hallo-wine, pumpkin parade - The Gorge has gone all out Jekyll and Hyde this season. Check out what’s happening here in Gorge Entertainment.

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Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in the Gorge

The City of Hood River offices was closed today, October 10th, 2022 in observance of Indigenous People’s Day, a holiday honoring Indigenous communities and to commemorate their history, culture and resiliency. Keep reading to learn more about how to celebrate this important day in the Gorge.

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Even a car crash can't kill the vibe at RainDrop Laundry

A customer of RainDrop Laundry accidentally drove through their storefront located at 2634 W 6th St in The Dalles at 9:38 a.m. this morning. Cindy Nimmo said she was sitting behind the drop-off counter on the phone with Bohn’s printing when suddenly a car came crashing through the front door, scaring the daylights out of her.

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The Dalles Wasco County Library Announces Oct. Line up of Storytelling, Arts & Crafts, Nerf Wars, and more

The Dalles Wasco County Library has a schedule packed with fun seasonal activities this October, including a Samhain lore from Master Storyteller William Hornyak, a humans vs zombies nerf war for ages 13-18, virtual author talks, a drawing workshop with renowned cartoonist Rick Stromoski, a tattoo inking tutorial from local award winning tattoo artist Jacob Hanks, sugar skull take and make kits for Day of the Dead, pizza and legos night and much much more!

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Vaccine Clinic Boosts Sense of Community in an Isolating Time

The free Covid-19 vaccine clinic in front of La Michoacana in The Dalles on Kelly Avenue was hopping with happy patients seeking the new Omicron inclusive booster today, Sept. 30. The vibe at the clinic was very fun and upbeat compared to a typical hospital setting. “That was the most fun shot I’ve had in a while,” said Phil Brady, Wasco County Commissioner who got boosted at the clinic this afternoon.

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4-day closures of TD Bridge restart Thursday, Sept. 29; Yep, that's tomorrow

“We need more weekend closures to complete this project, and they will resume on Thursday, September 29,” said ODOT Spokesperson Kacey Davey. Closures will begin on Thursday nights at 8 p.m. and end Monday mornings at 6 a.m., and the four-day closures could last into February of 2023.

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New Fund Allows Agricultural Workers to Choose Safety When Dangerous Heat and Smoke Strike

The Climate Change Fund was created by the Oregon Legislature as part of a larger drought relief measure that also included $40 million for farmers. The funds are only available until June 2023. Workers are eligible for compensation for up to two weeks of work, or $1250, depending on their situation.

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$85k in Google funds used to better train locals for manufacturing

CGCC expands job training at Skills Center with the addition of CNC milling equipment through a grant funded by Google. “This equipment is part of the future of automated manufacturing -- everything from farm equipment to furniture to airplanes,” said the college’s president, Dr. Marta Cronin. “Our students can now master this technology before they enter the workforce, launching them into family-wage jobs.”

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Marsh Band at TD Civic tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off week of music & entertainment

The Marsh Band at The Dalles Civic Auditorium tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off a week of great music at local venues around the Gorge. Check out what’s happenin’ here in arts, entertainment, and untypically good times.

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High School Stem Leadership Applications close Sunday, Sept. 25

Teen leaders will gain professional and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills through a career-connected service learning project incorporating VEX robotics and STEAM maker activities. The focus of the grant is to provide youth with increased access to engineering and computer science career exploration supported by paid community teen leaders.

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