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“This place gave me my hope back.” - Janice Coder
Janice Coder, army veteran and sexual assault survivor from Goldendale shares her story of losing hope while living on the street and how Mid-Columbia Community Action Council is helping her get her hope and her life back.
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Al Hare, Gary Pryor, St. Patrick’s Celebration, Tim Mayer CD, Rich Wilkins, Jazz series, Zumba for Y.E.S. House, NW Cherry Festival, Marty Stuart, Modern English, Billy Bob Thornton, Got Your Six, Wayo Hogan, Cici Artemisia, The Riff Ratts, Garrett Brenan, jamgrass, Matt Coughlin and Jugtime Ragband.
A loud explosion and a car fire occurred on Saturday, March 5 at about 3 a.m., according to neighbors living on Fourth Street in The Dalles. The shell of a burned-out Ford Escape was still parked at the corner of Third and Pentland Streets this morning, Monday, March 7.
Residents of The Dalles tell us about their involvement in local politics and why. Google continues to be a hot topic around town as a recent deal for two new data centers will require millions of gallons of water daily. Others simply were unsure about how to have an impact locally.
Back in September of 2021, Nick Freeman wasn’t expecting to find an owl. Let alone capture, rescue, and release it five months later.
Feeling stressed? We have a webinar for that! This free online therapeutic forest bathing session led by licensed professional Counselor Zoë Presley helps you manage the negative emotional effects of the pandemic by finding strength in nature.
Races for Wasco County Commissioner will soon be heating up for the May Primary. There are two seats up for grabs and five candidates running. The filing deadline is March 8. The Dufur Recreation District will also ask voters to pass a three-year $165,000 operating levy.
As a part of the strategic planning process, the North Wasco County School District has partnered with Public Consulting Group to facilitate focus groups with community members to gather input. Focus groups will begin next week, March 7th. They will be held virtually via Zoom. Learn how to join a group here.
The North Wasco County School Board will interview three candidates at a work session on Monday, March 7, and could appoint a new board member to fill the position of Rebecca Thistlethwaite, who departed in January. Read about each candidate here.
The action unfolds at St. Peter’s Landmark Thursday, Mar. 17, starting at 7 p.m. So, ye best be off the Jameson and on to the harmonies, my wee friend.
Do you want to become a teacher but can’t move out of The Columbia Gorge to get the needed education? Here’s a solution.
When it comes to live music, Jim Drake can get you plugged in. Our local columnist for entertainment Gorge-wide has a good sampling of coming shows and events, including Ukraine Food, Warrant, Winger, Outer Orbit, Bridgid’s Crossing, Chasing Ebenezer, Reddy Black Trio, Kenny O3, Albert Nicholas, Gary Pryor, Animal Planet, Pigs on The Wing, Take 3, Big Rap Show, Gorge Music Fest.
Joshua Jackson, 22, of Arlington, works on removing some studded tires from a pickup at Les Schwab Tire Center on east Second Street in The Dalles this morning, Thursday, March 3.
The Dalles boys basketball team will be playing in the first round of the playoffs this Friday, March 4th at 6 p.m. in Eugene against 2nd seed Churchill Lancers. The last time the Hawks played in the playoffs, they lost in the first round to the first seed Lancers.
Laura Matzer has education and leadership experience in cultural and art museums in the United States and the Middle East. Her work has included the Oman Botanic Garden’s opening. Matzer also led in the development and opening of high-profile museums for Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi.
Get the highlights from the recent March 2nd, 2022 Wasco County Commission Meeting.
While facility improvements could eventually enter the conversation, the School District on Tuesday began a holistic approach to gather information and find what is needed to provide a good education to local students. And it’s waiting for input from the community to guide those decisions.
Dawn McDonald, 30, of The Dalles stopped to smell the treats with new pal Underbite while taking a break at Maupin’s Stoves & Spas on Tuesday, March 1. The pup would certainly sit still for a little reward.
Comunidades and NorthShore Medical Group welcome all community members in the Gorge to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters free of cost at a Fiesta of Health on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the NorthShore Medical Group office in White Salmon.
