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Buddy's Arcade: Fostering Artistic Growth and Supporting Local Schools

Buddy's Arcade, a vibrant community hub that has been open for less than a year, is celebrating remarkable success in supporting student art and giving back to the community. Buddy's Arcade has recently undertaken a fundraising initiative to provide much-needed art supplies for the local Cascade Locks Elementary School.

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KCSO Closes Hannah R. Walker Case; Determines Accidental Death

While the possibility of foul play was a significant concern, authorities say they have found no evidence or probable cause to suspect criminal activity linked to Walker's death. "Though foul play cannot be ruled out completely, there is no evidence or probable cause to believe that a crime was committed," Sheriff Songer added, marking an end to the lengthy investigation.

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Resident Admits to Setting Fire at Her Own Residence in The Dalles

In the early morning on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2024, local authorities received a call from Amy Cardoza. The 56-year-old reported setting a residence on fire at 109 E. 7th St. with a lighter in the kitchen of a duplex at approximately 3:36 a.m.Cardoza admitted to the 911 dispatcher that she used a lighter to ignite the blaze, according to The Dalles Police log. She also said the house was used as a methamphetamine production site and that is what motivated her to light it up.

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Grow a Pear! Sense of Place February 21st

Sense of Place will feature Grow a Pear on February 21st, 2024. This event will be offered in person at the Columbia Center for the Arts in Hood River, Oregon, and via livestream. Audience members will have the chance to win pear-related prizes, take home freshly ripened, winter pears, and maybe even be selected for an on-stage activity, the Pear Pressure Test

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Getting to know Klickitat County EMS District #1 2024 Article 2

With our hearts full of gratitude as this year comes to a close, we would like to touch on a couple of different topics. All of us at KCEMS1 would like to express our appreciation to all the first responders who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to helping their neighbors and visitors of Klickitat County during a variety of emergencies.

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