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The Dalles Arts Center Presents Geometry & Whimsy

The Dalles Art Center is set to host a captivating exhibition featuring the works of renowned landscape painters Myrna Anderson and Charlene Rivers. The exhibition, which explores the mid-Columbia region, promises to be a visual feast for art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The opening night reception will take place on Thursday, July 6th from 5 to 7 p.m., with the show running through Saturday, July 29th.

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Movie Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

In Across the Spider-Verse we follow in almost equal measure Miles Morales (Spider-Man) and Gwen Stacy (Spider-Woman) as they try to navigate being teenagers, superheroes, and interdimensional travelers. Their relationship is the thread that binds this narrative together, despite the wild and disparate places it goes. It’s a lot. And it’s a blast.

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Hood River and Wasco County First Book Program Expands and Rebrands

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”.

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MCMC and Adventist Health Celebrate Partnership With Renaming of Facilities

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.

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City of The Dalles Beautification Committee Offers Tree Planting Grants

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.

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One Community Health Celebrates New Express Clinic in The Dalles

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.

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Lyle School Bus Drivers Picket For Job Protections; School District Responds

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.

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

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.

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Clark County Rejects Controversial Mining Proposal in Columbia River Gorge

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.

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Stevenson's Waterfront Farmers Market Kicks Off the Season with a Vibrant Celebration

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.

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Search called off for missing kayaker on Klickitat River

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.

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