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District 3 will now be represented by former WSVSD superintendent Jerry Lewis, who was sworn in at the Dec. 18 meeting along with returning District 5 Director Peter Harkema. Both ran unopposed in November.
THE DALLES — Following heavy storm damage to the Water’s Edge building at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd., Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is expecting to reopen many of the shuttered clinics by Monday, Dec. 22, thanks to the quick relocation of staff and equipment to other locations.
Free news: Free sand and sandbags now available at Hood River County Fairgrounds and Hood River County Public Works in preparation for possible flooding.
Free news: The majority of patients impacted by the closure have been contacted and rescheduled. Patients in need of immediate medical care should visit their nearest emergency room.
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Free news: All HRCSD schools will operate on an early release schedule today, Dec. 18, to ensure students and staff are home before conditions worsen following an emergency declaration by Hood River County.
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THE GORGE — Another atmospheric river is set to hit the Gorge on Thursday, bringing heavy rains and flood warnings until Saturday, Dec. 20, according to the National Weather Service (NWS), and that's on top of strong gusts and more precipitation overnight.
The Wasco County Board of Commissioners has declared a State of Emergency following the severe windstorm that occurred on the night of Dec. 16. This declaration, under Resolution 25-023, is necessary to address significant structural damage and threats to public safety.
Free news: The Dalles High School Trimester 1 SY 2025-2026 Honor Roll. Congratulations, students!
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THE DALLES — Severe wind has damaged the Water’s Edge building located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has closed all its clinics located at Water’s Edge, including Immediate Care. No injuries have been reported.
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THE DALLES — Severe wind has damaged the Water’s Edge building located at 551 NE Lone Pine Blvd. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has closed al…
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THE DALLES — Concerned community members showed up in droves to The Dalles City Council meeting on Dec. 8, nearly overflowing the council chamber. Many attendees, either representing or supporting the city’s robust Latino community, expressed heartache and anxiety over recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in town.
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Free news: Just how access should occur on the Oregon and Washington sides of the new Hood River – White Salmon Bridge is the topic of an online workshop concluding this week.
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HOOD RIVER — Packer Orchards was the hot button item at Hood River County’s Planning Commission meeting on Dec. 10, where the business sought …
HOOD RIVER — “Some places don’t need to be explained; they need to be felt.”
Cups & Memories (CyM) is one of those places.
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Free news: One Community Health has announced the launch of its Protect Rural Healthcare year-end campaign, aimed at ensuring families in rural communities continue to receive high-quality, compassionate care close to home.
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CORVALLIS — A naturally fluffy white beard, a round belly and a jolly laugh might seem like the keys to being a successful Santa Claus, but new research suggests that a calling to play the man with the bag full of toys is enough to help candidates overcome a lack of typical attributes for the role.
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