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Free news: Online pre-registration for the North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) 2026-2027 kindergarten class is now open.
Free news: The free Women's Financial Skills Workshop will be held March 26 through May 21 from 5:30-7 p.m. virtually; register at events.aarp.org/z4nrPV.
THE DALLES — With limited action items and sparse public attendance, The Dalles City Council meeting on March 9 wrapped up after an hour and a half — its shortest since last June. The meeting began with a proclamation in support of The Dalles Stand Down, an annual event that provides local v…
In the heart of downtown Hood River, a historic building is being re-imagined for modern wellness. The Union Building was built by L.C. Baldwin Construction generations ago and now houses Outbound Wellness.
Last fall some of the Glenwood High School students joined with students from other local high schools to tour colleges from Central Washington over to the west side of the state.
THE GORGE — The Women’s Giving Circle of the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Foundation recently announced grants totaling $15,140 in support of three local nonprofits.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Portland-area residents on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center (310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland). The free co…
THE GORGE — The Columbia River Gorge Commission (CRGC) is issuing an urgent alert to residents living within the National Scenic Area regarding a recent surge in fraudulent text messages.
HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Soroptimist club is selling colorful flower baskets to raise money for scholarships that help local women continue their education at college or vocational programs.
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SKAMANIA CO. — In response to a request from Gov. Bob Ferguson, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low interest feder…
THE DALLES — With limited action items and sparse public attendance, The Dalles City Council meeting on March 9 wrapped up after an hour and a…
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THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles wants to double the size of its primary water storage reservoir, Crow Creek, and pull more winter runoff from the Dog River — a project first planned in the 1990s.
In the heart of downtown Hood River, a historic building is being re-imagined for modern wellness. The Union Building was built by L.C. Baldwin Construction generations ago and now houses Outbound Wellness.
THE GORGE — The Women’s Giving Circle of the Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Foundation recently announced grants totaling $15,140 in support of three local nonprofits.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Portland-area residents o…
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