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Technological and Educational Learning Gets a Boost From CTE

The inaugural Career and Technical Education (CTE) Regional Advisory Committee meeting was successfully held on March 13th, bringing together a diverse group of educators, industry leaders, and community partners to strengthen connections between education and workforce development.

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MCCAC and Partners Awarded $1 Million Through Governor’s Housing 360 Initiative

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded $1 million as part of Governor Tina Kotek’s new Housing 360 pilot program announced last week. The funding will support innovative approaches to housing individuals experiencing homelessness who face mental health challenges, with a special focus on Tribal communities in the Wasco County region who are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

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Little Royals Voting Begins TODAY! Join the fun and crown our 2025 Little Royals!

It's time to celebrate! The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce, along with our Title Sponsor, Tonkin of the Gorge Subaru, and Event Sponsor, Rivermark Community Credit Union, are thrilled to announce that voting for the beloved 2025 Little Royals Contest has officially begun! This charming tradition kicks off our 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival, themed "Cherry Land."

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Washington House Vote Threatens Funding for Columbia River Gorge Commission

The Columbia River Gorge Commission, the agency responsible for managing and protecting the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (National Scenic Area), faces an existential threat after the Washington State House voted to eliminate all state funding for the agency.

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What's Up The Dalles? - April 3, 2025 

Downtown TD's Main Street is going off with great retail, fun events and all the latest business news. Join Cynthia Kortge and Tom Peterson in this podcast as spring is blowing in First Friday, the new Firefly women's clothing emerges, River City Saloon starts slammin' drinks and bookin' bands, and all the other hottest happenings. 

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