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.

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.”

A new grant program for reutilizing older buildings in The Dalles downtown has property owners making upgrades as Urban Renewal looks to breath new life into the commercial district. Also updates on the Recreation Building, Blue Building, Tony’s Town & Country and First Street upgrades.

The Lund Report, a nonprofit, non-partisan news site, recently published a well-detailed report on the finances of both Mid-Columbia Medical Center and its possible future partner Adventist Health as the two could possibly have agreements in place to join forces by the end of 2022.

Calvin Evans is curious. And a recent question he posed to his peers at The Dalles High School brought out some startling revelations.

Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum hosts its largest fundraiser of the year on Oct. 15 with its annual auction fundraiser. More than two dozen auction packages including unique vacations, unforgettable experiences, dinners, art, wine tastings, and more will be up for grabs. Get your tickets now.

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.

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.

A recent block grant of $7.3 million will help fund Washington State’s 30 Community Action Agencies - including the Washington Gorge Action Program serving Klickitat and Skamania counties - to stabilize and equip families and individuals to exit poverty for good through a network of local organizations.

The City of the Dalles has received a $50,000 grant to bring back the 50/50 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program, to help address the issue of deteriorated sidewalks inside The Dalles city limits. The City is now accepting applications from residential property owners seeking financial assistance with their sidewalk repair projects.

The Dalles High School Graduate Yahir Santillan-Guzman, class of 2021, reflects on the struggles, successes and his ensuing insights about learning at the nation’s oldest and, arguably, most coveted college in the United States.

The City of The Dalles has received a request to approve the construction of a single 290,000-square-foot data center on Google-owned property in the Port of The Dalles. “We’re happy to see them progress,” said The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays. “I am happy this is happening so quickly.”

Following the disappointing cancellation of a long awaited meet in the Wallowas, The Dalles High School Cross Country pulled together to set twenty-five personal bests at the Oregon City Invitational.

Tuesday, September 20th is National Voter Registration Day. This day is a reminder for all citizens to register to vote, or to update their current voter registration.

The American Legion held a ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial at Sorosis Park on National POW MIA Recognition Day, Friday, September 16th, 2022 to honor Americans who were prisoners of war and those that went missing in action.

The Columbia Gorge Orchestra Association (CGOA) is proud to announce they have received a small operating grant of $2,261 from the Oregon Arts Commission. CGOA is also ready to swing at the Hood River Elks this Friday, Sept. 23 with the Jazz Collective Big Band. Tickets are still available.

The History Museum of Hood River County is proud to present Cemetery Tales 2022, featuring people who lived in Hood River County and the Gorge and were connected to music. The documentary-style video from award-winning director/producer/writer team Joe Garoutte and Michael Friend will portray a diverse cast of characters from different cultures, backgrounds and time periods.

Follow Cole Goodwin and other local people as they prepare for this year’s challenge!

On Thursday September 15, 2022 Deputies from the Klickitat County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) arrested 30-year-old David J. “DJ” Wentworth . Wentworth was arrested near Goldendale Washington on Oregon State Parole Board warrants for violating parole. Wentworth is a suspect in the September 9th shooting of a male adult on west second street in The Dalles.

Dear Kathryn, How do I explain smoking weed to my kids (ages 10 and 14) without turning my vices into advertisements for how great it is!?