$1.6 million in Renovations to MCCAC Navigation Center Annex Near Completion

$1.6 million in Renovations to MCCAC Navigation Center Annex Near Completion

Cole Goodwin
Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) is making significant progress on $1.6 million in grant and weatherization funded renovations to The Oregon Motor Motel thanks to the hard work of staff, volunteers, and local contractors. All of whom are rallied around completing the renovation of the 54-room motel which is expected to provide at least 50 transitional housing and shelter units with coordinated supportive services integrated on site in collaboration with community partners.

Clark County Rejects Controversial Mining Proposal in Columbia River Gorge

Clark County Rejects Controversial Mining Proposal in Columbia River Gorge

Friends of The Columbia Gorge
Environment, Home Page

On Thursday, June 8, 2023, Clark County Land Use Hearing Examiner Joe Turner issued a 72-page decision denying a land use application seeking permission for gravel mining operations in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, adjacent to the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge and near the Columbia River Gorge Elementary School and Jemtegaard Middle School.

Question of the Week: You Stop for Yard Sales?

Question of the Week: You Stop for Yard Sales?

Tom Peterson
Columns, Home Page

It’s the thrill of the hunt that led to our question of the week in this edition. CCCNews took the streets to find if people are cuckoo for cash deals as yard sales, garage sales, and estate sales, are hitting a fevered pitch. Guess what, not only do people enjoy them, some have based a whole career on their finds. Check out what locals had to say here.

For whom the Bridge Tolls: Officials seek comment on Toll increases for HR Bridge

For whom the Bridge Tolls: Officials seek comment on Toll increases for HR Bridge

Tom Peterson
Business, Home Page, Hood River County

In a push to secure federal loans to construct a new Hood River Bridge, toll increases are currently being considered and the public is being asked to take a survey to consider two different menus of increases. Cost per auto and pickup would see an increase from $2 to $3 or $3.50 cash and from $1 to $1.75 or $2 on the BreezeBy system, depending on which toll option is used. 

Stay Informed and Stay Safe: Your 2023 Guide to Local Emergency Alerts in Oregon or Washington

Stay Informed and Stay Safe: Your 2023 Guide to Local Emergency Alerts in Oregon or Washington

Robin
Positive News, Klickitat County, Wasco County, Home Page

Big news for your safety and peace of mind this fire season. We’re talking about OR-Alert and Smart911, two game-changing systems that bring you real-time emergency alerts, warnings, and notifications. With these cutting-edge tools, you can stay informed and prepared like never before. So, let's get down to business and learn how you can be in the know and stay safe when it matters most.

Oregon Trail Transitional Living Program Finds New Home at Youth Empowerment Shelter

Oregon Trail Transitional Living Program Finds New Home at Youth Empowerment Shelter

The Next Door
Home Page, Positive News

For over two decades, The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) has housed the Oregon Trail Transitional Living (OT) program, providing transitional living services to hundreds of houseless youth in the Gorge. Now, partnering agencies are pleased to announce that the Oregon Trail Transitional Living program will be operated by the Youth Empowerment Shelter in The Dalles as of July 1, 2023.

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