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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join HAVEN and the Wasco County Domestic Violence Council for " An Evening of Light" candlelight vigil.
Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District has three positions open for the Nov. 5 general election. None of the races are contested as incumbents are seeking to retain their seats in Subdivisions 1 through 3.
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its inaugural Men's and Women's Cross Country teams. The CGCC Chinooks made their debut at their first meet last Friday, September 27, marking a significant milestone in the college's history as it joins the Northwest Athletics Conference (NWAC).
The North Wasco County Education Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Alsheimer as its new Administrative Director. Alsheimer brings over a decade of experience in grant and proposal writing, non-profit management, and a passion for community-driven education initiatives.
Colonel Wright Elementary is excited to invite families and community members to join in the fun and festivities at our Harvest Fest and Centennial Celebration on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The City of The Dalles announces that Davey Tree Experts, the contractor for the downtown tree project, will be replanting trees to replace those that have not survived the summer. Trees will be replanted from October 16th through October 18th.
Healthcare students at Columbia Gorge Community College will soon benefit from enhanced simulated learning opportunities designed to mirror real-world healthcare settings.
The Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration, compassion, and generosity at Empty Bowls 2024. This year’s benefit, held for the first time in our warehouse, supports our mission to end hunger in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce its continuing relationship with the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CGCC will be entering into its fourth year in the program, which recently announced its largest expansion to date.
Interested in tips and strategies for a healthier lifestyle? The Sherman County Senior Center and OSU Sherman County Extension are partnering to bring another round of free, drop-in nutrition classes to local residents.
In collaboration with the Mural Fest this year, The Dalles Main Street will bring back their beloved fundraising event Main Street Uncorked with a Wine Walk throughout historic downtown The Dalles. Get your passport now as Adventist Health sponsors the event which starts with an unveiling of the latest piece of local art!
At the council's Sept. 23 meeting on Monday, Mays recognized the graduates of the city's local government academy. The program is designed to prepare citizens to serve on commissions and committees, and it involves seven, hour-and-a-half sessions on how the city works, with tours of various departments, presentations, demonstrations, and lots of chances to ask questions.
Work will begin soon to replace the existing Tree Top Playground at Sorosis Park in The Dalles. The last day for public access to the playground is Wednesday, September 25. On Thursday, September 26, temporary fencing will be installed around the perimeter of the playground site to promote safety and limit access to the site.
Studies show that children who learn to read early have a much more likely chance of achieving greater success in their later education as well as in the workforce. Local nonprofit Books for Kids Columbia Gorge is on a mission to increase education equity by providing children in Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat, and Skamania Counties with books to keep as their own and is now embarking on a goal to raise $15,000.
Azure Farms held its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday, Sept. 22, bringing the community together for a day of rural traditions and celebrations.
“Are you kidding me,” said Library Board Member Corliss Marsh this afternoon, Sept. 23. “Thanks for the news. It’s really old and has been needing replacement,” Marsh said of the HVAC system. “Any minute it could go out.”
The Former Director of Haven accused of stealing more than $96,000 from the shelter for domestic and sexual violence is asking 10 of her 26 charges be dismissed because she did not try to hide the theft on credit cards and checks.
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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue Chief set to retire in December. Bob Palmer started with The Dalles Fire Department in 1980 and was an integral player in merging two districts into the fire service we have today that serves 120 square miles and takes some 3,500 calls for help annually.
The 51-year-old man accused of starting the Larch Creek Fire near Dufur is currently wanted on an arrest warrant after he failed to show up at Wasco County Circuit Court on Monday, Sept. 16.
