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The Cascade Locks City Council got right to work during its Feb. 23 regular meeting, with a full, seated council and all technology working smoothly. Newly appointed councilors Tom Cramblett and Shirelle Price had been sworn in at the Feb. 9 meeting.
THE DALLES — The North Wasco County School District (NWCSD) Board on Feb. 19 accepted the resignation of a sitting board member and approved a new high‑dosage tutoring initiative aimed at improving early literacy outcomes.
THE GORGE — Teacher Glenn Wood recounted the challenges and successes of growing the construction technology program at the Feb. 17 Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) board meeting.
THE GORGE — Good news for victims of the Rowena and Burdoin fires: the Secretary of Agriculture has signed off on changes the Gorge Commission made to the Management Plan for the National Scenic Area, which will make rebuilding easier.
Free commentary: At two critical board meetings held in February, the Hood River Valley Parks and Recreation District (HRVPRD) finalized the language for two May 19 ballot measures.
WHITE SALMON — Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn began the Feb. 26 White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board meeting with a thank you to the community.
Bingen (23 de febrero de 2026) – Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) anunció hoy la salida de su Directora Ejecutiva, Jennifer Pauletto, tras años de liderazgo y servicio dedicados a las comunidades del Columbia River Gorge. La Mesa Directiva ha iniciado un exhaustivo proceso de selecci…
Free news: Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has announced the departure of Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto.
By a 2-1 vote at their Feb. 24 meeting, Klickitat County Commissioners voted to allow local businessman Ty Ross to put a giant American flag on a 200-foot flagpole on the lawn in front of the county courthouse in Goldendale.
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HOOD RIVER — Two years ago, creatives from across the Gorge united with a shared vision: to establish an accessible third space — a watering hole for local artists to congregate, collaborate, and display their work. On Feb. 20, that vision materialized, as visitors flocked to the historic Big 7 building in downtown Hood River for the grand opening of artist cooperative and community center Industrial Street Studios (ISS).
THE DALLES — QLife Network, a broadband service provider in the Mid-Columbia region, has secured $15.2 million in federal Broadband Equity, Ac…
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HOOD RIVER — For generations, family farms in the Hood River Valley (HRV) have helped shape a unified sense of place, growing crops that define the region as an agricultural hub — world-renowned pears, apples, and cherries — while strengthening a tight-knit rural community.
BINGEN — Aging looks a little different for every dog. As dogs grow older, their bodies change, their needs shift, and mobility may not look the same as it once did. With human family support, veterinary care, and a focus on quality of life, senior dogs can continue to thrive well into their golden years.
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HOOD RIVER — After hearing from the applicants during a work session Feb. 17, Hood River County Commissioners chose four volunteers who will n…
TROUTDALE — Sugarpine Drive-In, located at the edge of Troutdale on the Columbia Gorge Historic Highway, is featuring Hood River pears in its …
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