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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.

Sep 27

Sep 27 $85k in Google funds used to better train locals for manufacturing

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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.”

Sep 26

Sep 26 Vroom, Vroom: TD Urban Renewal putting the pedal down on new grant program

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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.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Lund Report offers interesting insight into MCMC and Adventist Health

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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.

Sep 23

Sep 23 What’s this kid Thinking?

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

Sep 23

Sep 23 Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Hosts Annual Auction Fundraiser and Social Oct. 15

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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.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Marsh Band at TD Civic tonight, Sept. 22, kicks off week of music & entertainment

Jim Drake

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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.

Sep 22

Sep 22 High School Stem Leadership Applications close Sunday, Sept. 25

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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.

Sep 22

Sep 22 Washington pushes $7.3 million to Action Programs; Klickitat, Skamania to benefit

Tammy Kaufman

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.

Sep 21

Sep 21 City of The Dalles Brings Back 50/50 Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program

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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.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Inside Harvard: TD Grad reflects on first year in Ivy League

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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.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Google makes move to break ground on New Data Center in TD

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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.”

Sep 20

Sep 20 TDHS Cross County Team Runs with Heart at Oregon City Invitational

Jill Bell

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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.

Sep 20

Sep 20 September 20th is National Voter Registration Day

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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.

Sep 19

Sep 19 National POW and MIA Recognition Day Ceremony Held at Sorosis Park

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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.

Sep 19

Sep 19 Oregon Arts Commission tips more than $2k into local nonprofit

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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.

Sep 16

Sep 16 The History Museum of Hood River County Presents Cemetery Tales 2022

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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.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Gearing Up For the Get There Challenge