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Free news: Gorge Recovery’s dedication is to double as a fun recovery center providing the social aspect of recovery and as a hub for recovery groups and community-led events.
Free news:Â Brick City & Games, a locally owned game and toy store in downtown The Dalles, has been named a finalist and runner up for Hobby Shop of the Year, a national recognition honoring outstanding independent hobby retailers.
The Cascade Locks City Council reached a milestone on Monday, March 23 when it put away its delayed 2022-23 audit for good. Interim staff Gordon Zimmerman and Marianne Bump have the 2023-24 audit in their sights next.
Klickitat County residents will be able to access more county services online, get some clarity around renting space on the courthouse lawn and learn to drive slower on a pair of county roads as a result of the March 24 County Commissioner meeting.
Free news: Community Open House April 7, 6 p.m. at Marine Park Pavilion, 395 SW Portage Road, Cascade Locks.
Free news:Â No action will be taken by the NWCPUD Board of Directors during these regional meetings.
Free news: Local candidates and ballot measures for Oregon’s Primary Election, May 19.
THE GORGE — The Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) board was glad to see their budget grow at their meeting on March 17.
HOOD RIVER — Rooted in the refill culture, Christman has created a refillery in-store. The refillery offers bulk fills with a variety of natural products, allowing customers to bring their own containers or purchase reusable bottles on-site.Â
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Free news:Â Brick City & Games, a locally owned game and toy store in downtown The Dalles, has been named a finalist and runner up for Hobby Shop of the Year, a national recognition honoring outstanding independent hobby retailers.
HOOD RIVER — Rooted in the refill culture, Christman has created a refillery in-store. The refillery offers bulk fills with a variety of natural products, allowing customers to bring their own containers or purchase reusable bottles on-site.Â
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HOOD RIVER — pFriem Family Brewers, Oregon’s second-largest independent beer producer with 120 employees in the Gorge, is eyeing the development of a 5,280 square foot, purpose-built metal building on the south side of its Port of Hood River property to support packaging operations. The preliminary construction estimate is approximately $2.1 million, with potential for minor value engineering reductions.
CASCADE LOCKS — The Cascade Locks City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, with a full council in attendance. The highlight w…
Free news: Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is accepting applications.Â
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Free news:Â The protest will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on W. Sixth Street between Cherry Heights and Webber. There will also be No Kings rallies in Hood River, White Salmon/Bingen, Goldendale, Trout Lake, and Stevenson.
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