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Free, sponsored content: Hunger is everywhere in Oregon — from the Gorge to Medford to Ontario, in rural, urban and suburban communities. Across our state, 1 in 6 people are at risk of going hungry.
Free news from Columbia Gorge News and Uplift Local: Skamania County commissioners unanimously passed a moratorium at their Aug. 18 meeting after eight people provided public comment in favor of the pause.
Free news from Columbia Gorge News and Uplift Local: The Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue board approved a new continuity of operations plan (COOP) for backup emergency leadership at their Aug. 17 meeting, despite concerns from Director Walter Denstedt that the plan didn’t account for certain situations.
Free news: The City of Cascade Locks will hold its final interviews for city administrator on Friday, Sept. 4, and the public is invited to meet candidates Alexander Nelson and Ben Shumaker on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 7-8 p.m. at city hall, 140 SW WaNaPa St.
The Dalles photographer Gary Elkinton captured the partial lunar eclipse in the evening of Aug. 27. As explained by NASA: "On Aug. 28 (the evening of the 27th in some time zones), the Moon passes into the shadow of Earth, creating a deep partial eclipse. At the moment of greatest eclipse, 4:…
Free news: The week of Aug. 31, contractors for The Dalles Art Center will begin to refresh the five sun faded murals showcased on The Dalles roundabout. / Durante la semana del 31 de agosto de 2026, los contratistas de The Dalles Art Center comenzarán a renovar los cinco murales.
Free news: On Thursday, Aug. 27, a City of The Dalles Public Works contractor will cut and remove trees near Brewery Grade. / El jueves 27 de agosto de 2026, el contratista de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad de The Dalles cortara y retirará árboles cerca de Brewery Grade.
Free news from Oregon State Police: On Aug. 22 at approximately 4:11 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 197 near milepost 8 in Wasco County.
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On Aug. 18, all three Klickitat County Commissioners were in Dallesport for a wastewater rate increase hearing for the 437 hookups that are part of the system, and Public Works Director Jeff Hunter explained how the county had received two loans totaling $10,380,000 in 2001 to build it out.
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THE DALLES — Tucked into an old brick building, with a window-full of crystals catching the sun and a back room jammed with everything from flutes to printed shirts, Artisan Market works to support local makers and part-time artists year-round.
Free news from Columbia Gorge News and Uplift Local: Skamania County commissioners unanimously passed a moratorium at their Aug. 18 meeting after eight people provided public comment in favor of the pause.
HOOD RIVER — A step into the Sparkle Bar is a step into a world of sequined jackets, roll-on glitter and twinkling hair from Lucky Locks. Here…
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HOOD RIVER — On Aug. 15 from 5-7 p.m., Orolume Gallery opened its doors to present “Illumination,” an exhibition featuring works from artists Paloma Ayla, Liz “E’Claire” Terhaar, and MacRae Wylde. The art ranged from landscape photography and metal sculptures to ceramic light fixtures and small prints available for purchase. Located at 13 Railroad St., the gallery is nestled between The Ruins and the Greyhound station facing the river.
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HOOD RIVER CO. — Last Monday, Amazon cleared one of its final hurdles in building a 49,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center outsi…
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THE DALLES — Tucked into an old brick building, with a window-full of crystals catching the sun and a back room jammed with everything from flutes to printed shirts, Artisan Market works to support local makers and part-time artists year-round.
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