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Hood River, OR— After 22 years (Hood River) and 5 years (Wasco) of individual county efforts to improve the literacy of underserved children, First Book Hood River County and First Book Wasco County are combining their literacy efforts and adding Klickitat and Skamania Counties to become “Books for Kids Columbia Gorge”.
Columbia Gorge business owners and managers will have a rare opportunity Wednesday, July 12, 2023 to learn how to compete in the public contracting world when “Connect2Oregon” comes to The Dalles.
The Dalles, OR— On June 14, 2023, Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Adventist Health gathered together to officially celebrate the new relationship that advances rural healthcare across The Dalles and Columbia River Gorge. It was revealed that the Mid-Columbia Medical Center will now be known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.
Across the globe, June 15 is recognized as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day during the full month of recognition. It is an opportunity for organizations like Programs for Peaceful Living to educate people and help protect seniors.
Updated June 16, 2023 3:30 p.m. All evacuation areas have been lowered to a Level 1 BE READY and the fire is 80% contained. Crews are still on scene but there are no active fires. As we have seen over the last few days, fire season is ramping up. Stay diligent and help protect our region from wildfires
The City of The Dalles Beautification Committee has announced a new Tree Grants program, aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of the community and promoting environmental sustainability. The program aims to provide grants to residents within the City Limits of The Dalles to beautify and improve their properties with trees.
Whether you’re looking for blues guitar performed by Kevin Selfe at Bargeway Pub, a storytelling Father's Day comedy show performed by Jon Bennett at Bingen theater, Pride month trivia, a car show, or an extraterrestrial birthday party bash there is plenty of entertainment to choose from this month.
One Community Health (OCH) is proud to announce the debut of its new Express Clinic. Located in The Dalles, Oregon, right across from One Community Health the Express Clinic is designed to provide high-quality and affordable walk-in health care to patients in the Columbia River Gorge.
Lyle, Washington - Bus drivers from Lyle School District gathered in Lyle and at The Dalles Bridge in protest over the weekend to voice their concerns over a new contract with Mid-Columbia Transportation Cooperative. The picket, organized by the local chapter of the Public School Employees of Washington (PSE) union, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of retaining local bus drivers and protecting their rights.
From the 56 nominations, a selection committee reviewed the applications and selected four winners who each received a $500 cash award.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southwest Washington that remains in effect from June 12th, 2023 until Tuesday, June 13th, at 9 p.m. as a cold front approaches, bringing strong westerly winds and low humidity.
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.
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.
The first farmer's market of the 2023 season took place on Saturday, June 10th, and Stevenson's waterfront was transformed into a bustling hub of activity and community spirit. The new location of the farmer's market added an extra charm, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities.
Man-made hazards, like the Low Head Dam, are especially dangerous to those who float or paddle the river, said Chip Hogan who lives nearby and runs the river. The dam runs perpendicular to the river and a two-person inflatable kayak was seen resting on top of the middle of the dam on June 9, nearly a week after the accident.
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.
Through its annual Community Investment Grant Program, Visit Hood River announces the awarding of $27,600 in matching funds to six local organizations.
The Skamania County Women’s Council and Skamania County Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault have partnered to offer Skamania County’s first Pride Picnic in recognition of and support for the county’s LGBTQIA community.
How do you stop a fire? Don’t have it in the first place. Wasco and Hood River county fire districts along with the Oregon Department of Forestry have banned burning on June 11 in hopes that people turn to chipping or composting rather than matches to deal with outdoor debris.
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.
