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Our cup runneth over this week of entertainment. Sun-soaked great gigs are flowing like the Columbia. The Bargeway Pub has seven shows in five days alone. Check out Jim Drakes's most epic guide to finding a band, a film, or music festival. Fun is out your front door!
It wasn’t easy. It took Chase Sam two cycles of applications, several years of effort, and multiple interviews with state senators and congressmen, but he has now realized his long-cherished dream. Chase said his experience with the Wasco County 4-H & TDMS underwater robotics (ROV) program and high school football helped prepare him for the Academy.
The CGCC Board named Dr. Kenneth Lawson the new president of Columbia Gorge Community College at its Tuesday, June 20 meeting after completing a search during the past several months. Lawson was chosen from a panel of four finalists that were seeking the position. He begins the job on Aug. 1.
Gorge Translink providers Columbia Area Transit (CAT) and The Link have announced that they are expanding service, starting new service, and adjusting current service to better meet the needs of the community.
The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance held a queer clothing swap at The Next Door in The Dalles on June 19th, 2023 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event was a part of the CGPA’s “30 Days of Gay” Pride events that are occurring throughout the Columbia River Gorge this June.
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.
But then the phone rang at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Her neighbor Rusti said the noise was related to the car that had just flipped outside her front door and was now resting on its roof.
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.
The Dalles, OR— On June 15th 2023, The North Wasco County School Board decided on the beginning of a bond campaign to replace outdated structures, enhance security measures, and unlock opportunities for students.
A fire along I-84 at milepost 97 6 miles east of The Dalles, OR was reported at 7:19 a.m. on June 16, 2023.
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.
