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Free news: Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) has earned the Certificate of Excellence in Reliability for 2025 from the American Public Power Association (APPA).
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THE DALLES — Starting March 30, Webber Street between W 2nd Street and River Road will be closed. All through access to the Port area will need to be from the North end of River Road.
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Fiona Wylde, founder of Wylde Wind & Water, accepted the Oregon Tourism Rising Star Award at the Travel Oregon Banquet on March 9. Presented by Travel Oregon, the award is given to an individual who is new to the tourism industry and has shown exemplary leadership, commitment and passion…
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GORGE — Thousands of demonstrators across the Columbia River Gorge joined over 8 million nationwide on March 28 for a third "No Kings" day of action, which set records as the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.
GOLDENDALE — About 80 people occupied the four corners near United Methodist Church in Goldendale on March 28 for a "No Kings" demonstration in protest of the Trump administration.
THE DALLES — Around 600 people gathered on W. Sixth Street in The Dalles for a third "No Kings" demonstration in protest of the Trump administration, where Omar Perez, local Indivisible leaders, and — surprise — Sen. Rod Wyden, who dropped briefly on his way to another meeting, delivered spe…
HOOD RIVER — Roughly 1,000 people gathered in Hood River on March 28 for a third "No Kings" rally in protest of the Trump administration. Demonstrators, many wielding signs or wearing costumes, assembled at the waterfront, before marching downtown to the hum of honks, chants, and music.
WHITE SALMON — The City of White Salmon is aware of and shares the community’s frustration following significant traffic delays along State Route 141 this week related to the Phase IIA Water Transmission Main Project.
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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: 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.
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Free news: Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), introduced on March 27, along with Congressmen Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Mark Amodei (R-NV), the “Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act," legislation intended to modernize compensation for the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA).
WHITE SALMON — The City of White Salmon is notifying the public of a temporary road closure on a portion of N Main Street.
Free news: Community Open House April 7, 6 p.m. at Marine Park Pavilion, 395 SW Portage Road, Cascade Locks.
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Free news: No action will be taken by the NWCPUD Board of Directors during these regional meetings.
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Free news: 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.
Free news: Local candidates and ballot measures for Oregon’s Primary Election, May 19.
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(Culinary.net) Surprise your family with a dessert fit for the season. This Carrot Cake recipe is a traditional take on the timeless treat and created using everyday ingredients.
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Juicy lamb meets Greek spice and fresh vegetables for a filling and healthy meal. These meatballs can also be served as a stand alone appetizer, in pita bread or on a platter of rice with hummus and tzatziki. Serves 4-6
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As April rolls around each year, you likely find yourself thinking about this year’s garden — what to plant and where, as well as the fabulous bounty of vegetables and flowers that might await later in the season. Perhaps you have heard the phrase “right plant, right place,” and maybe that m…
THE DALLES —La ciudad de The Dalles se enfoca en proteger la salud de todos los hogares de nuestra comunidad. Este aviso contiene información importante sobre el agua potable. Esta semana, la Ciudad está enviando a la mayoría de los clientes del servicio de agua un aviso que contiene informa…
THE DALLES — The City of The Dalles is focused on protecting the health of every household in our community. This week the city is sending most water customers a notice that contains important information about their water service line.
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Free news: Attend Ellen Donoghue’s “Hope in the Wild” multimedia show fundraiser on Tuesday, March 31 at the Bingen Theater.
HOOD RIVER — Spring unfolds differently in Hood River. While snow still blankets the slopes of Mount Hood, the valley below begins to bloom, creating a season where winter and spring overlap in spectacular ways. Visitors can ski in the morning, view orchard blossoms in the afternoon, and hik…
Free news: Raíces Cooperative Farm plant sale, Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in The Next Door's parking lot at 965 Tucker Road in Hood River.
What's happening this week? Free event listing for the Columbia River Gorge.
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THE DALLES — A quorum of the Northern Wasco County People's Utility District (NWCPUD) Board of Directors may attend the Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA) Board Meeting on Thursday, March 26 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Broadway Commons, 1300 Broadway St. NE, Sa…
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Free news: The Hood River County Library Foundation invites the community to celebrate its annual Feast of Words Gala and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Hood River Library, located at 502 State St.
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Free news: Applications are now open for the 2026 MedQuest camps, a free health career exploration program for Oregon high school students offered by Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC).
Free news: Lions from across Eastern Oregon will gather April 10–11 at the historic Granada Theater for the Oregon Lions District 36G Convention, themed “Stronger Together: Building Our Clubs, One Member at a Time.”
Free news: Visit Hood River’s 2026 Community Investment Matching Grant Program is accepting applications.
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Free news: The conference will be held at the Fort Dalles Readiness Center, 402 E Scenic Drive, The Dalles, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18.
Free news: This free presentation will be held at Working Hands, 1021 12th St., Hood River, on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m. Questions to admin@hoodriverwatershed.org.
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Free news: The Columbia River Gorge Commission announced the launch of its completely redesigned website at gorgecommission.org, replacing a site that had served the agency for more than 10 years.
Free news: Columbia River Gorge Commission and USDA Forest Service have revised the Management Plan for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area to allow for expedited permitting processes and critical infrastructure repair while protecting natural resources within the Columbia River Gorge.
Gorge Commission Economic Vitality Committee, March 4 — Not enough members came to the Gorge Commission’s Economic Vitality committee meeting for a voting quorum, but they had a robust discussion about Skamania County’s economic challenges and how much the Gorge Commission or U.S. Forest Ser…
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Free news from Oregon Journalism Project: Jim Green says one solution for Oregon’s worst-in-the-nation reading scores is a governor’s executive order away.
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Free news: The Historic Columbia River Highway has reopened between Larch Mountain Road and Vista House after a March 11 landslide closed the route just east of Larch Mountain Road.
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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 from Oregon Journalism Project: The bistate agency now says the bridge and highway project will cost $14.4 billion, up from $6 billion in 2022.
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