From Classroom to Dam: Local Educator Finds Joy as Park Ranger

Many people in the community know my mom, Sue-Ann Rodriguez Goodwin, as the dedicated educator who cared for and educated their kindergarteners at Colonel Wright Elementary School. After decades of service, she has made a career shift and is now educating locals and tourists alike at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center.

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Meet Your New Columbia River Gorge Commissioner: An Interview with Elaine Albrich

Originally from Portland, this soon to be Dufur resident is a new resident of the Gorge but her passion for the outdoors and the land runs deep. Now, this land use attorney is hoping to bring her knowledge navigating and resolving complex land use issues to the Gorge Commission.

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It's Official; bond for new TDHS will be on November ballot

Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the NORTH WASCO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #21 has been filed with the Elections Office of Wasco County, Oregon on August 7, 2023. The measure will be presented to the qualified voters of the district at the Special Election held on November 7, 2023. The election will be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465.

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Column: When You’re Hot, You’re Hot

I might be mad as a hatter, but I am not about to get all hot and bothered about idioms. I’m dropping the study of idioms like a hot potato. What really concerns me is the weather prediction for next week; you probably are too. Hang onto your sun hat. We’re facing the dog days of summer. It’s going to be hotter than six shades of hell.

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