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Free news from Uplift Local: Formed just last year, the Economic Vitality Committee seeks to better fulfill one of the two stated purposes of the National Scenic Area Act: supporting the economy of local communities, consistent with scenic area protections.
Free news from Uplift Local: Eight are single, two are married, and for two people, no marital status is listed. Two thirds of those arrested have no criminal convictions.
Free news: Senator will hold open-to-all town halls in Sherman, Wasco, and Hood River counties.
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.
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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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Free news: El evento número 38 limpieza anual de primavera de la comunidad se llevará a cabo el primer sábado de mayo. Se alienta a los residentes de Dalles a unirse a nuestro evento anual de limpieza de primavera el sábado 2 de mayo 2026 de 8 a.m. a 1 p.m.
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