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Setting boundaries helps teens develop healthy relationships

Setting boundaries helps teens develop healthy relationships

Columbia Community Connection
Home Page, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Hood River County

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence doesn’t just affect teens. It also affects parents, teachers, friends, and communities. Around 12% of adolescents report being a victim of physical violence in their dating relationships, according to WhiteHouse.gov, highlighting why it is important for youth to understand how setting boundaries early on can be a great start to a healthy relationship.

Annual Houselessness Count Highlights Strong Regional Partnerships

Annual Houselessness Count Highlights Strong Regional Partnerships

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council
Home Page, Skamania County, Wasco County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

The annual PIT Count is a federally mandated survey of people experiencing houselessness in communities across the country. The count, which occurs in late January of every year, plays a critical role in determining the level of state and federal funding communities receive to address houselessness. It also provides key insight into the needs of those impacted by houselessness.

School Board nixes bond in May; High school still in disrepair; Inflation projected at 3.2 %

School Board nixes bond in May; High school still in disrepair; Inflation projected at 3.2 %

Tom Peterson
Home Page, Wasco County

Board Member Judy Richardson told a packed crowd at the regular Board Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 25 that another bond attempt was not prudent for such an early date.  Future high school build costs will continue to rise as inflation continues to push up prices on labor and materials. The consumer price index during the past four years averaged 4.8 percent and is estimated to be 3.2 percent in 2024, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Survivor Speaks Out to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Survivor Speaks Out to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page

The Mid-Columbia Human Trafficking Task Force in partnership with Haven hosted their second annual human trafficking awareness walk event on January 11, 2024. During the event Karen Shultz, Victim Advocate Coordinator for the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office, and trafficking survivor, bravely stepped forward to share her story to help raise awareness of human trafficking in the gorge.

Rain is On the Way for Gorge: 10-Day Forecast For The Dalles, Hood River, Goldendale, and Cascade Locks

Rain is On the Way for Gorge: 10-Day Forecast For The Dalles, Hood River, Goldendale, and Cascade Locks

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County, Klickitat County, Weather

The City of the Dalles, The City of Hood River, and Wasco County Offices are closed today due to inclement weather as a winter storm has brought ice, snow, and freezing rain to large swaths of the Northwest.  Tough driving conditions look to continue as heavy snow and ice will move toward thawing and freezing as temps reach above freezing during daytime hours.

TDHS Alumni Guide Seniors: Embrace Risks, Manage Time, and Thrive in College

TDHS Alumni Guide Seniors: Embrace Risks, Manage Time, and Thrive in College

North Wasco County School District 21
Education, Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

College. Come January, it’s on the minds of teens across the country as student applications roll out and college letters start rolling back in. In an effort to guide this year's seniors through the exciting yet challenging transition to college life, recent TDHS graduates returned to The Dalles High School (TDHS) to share what they've learned from navigating the real world experience of attending college.

Community Resources Offer Classes on Employment, Health and Finances

Community Resources Offer Classes on Employment, Health and Finances

Columbia Community Connection
Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

This month, we're highlighting several important community initiatives and programs. From new opportunities for youth and adults to essential training for healthcare workers and resources for families, there's valuable information available for all. We encourage you to read on and find out how you can participate in or benefit from these offerings. Stay informed and get involved in making our community a better place for everyone.

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