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Free news: A total of 21 free libraries have been placed throughout the Gorge region. This project provides hands-on, real-world skills for CTE students and gives them opportunities to truly give back to their communities.
Free news: The Dalles Middle School honor roll
Free news: Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined a resolution led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) to acknowledge and apologize for the mistreatment of and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals who have served in the uniformed services, as civil servants, or in the Foreign Service.
Free news: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce members have approved the recommended slate of nominees for the Board of Directors.
Will Norris, Hood River’s urban renewal manager, described plans for a proposed “Mt. Adams Roundabout” at this three-way intersection, which is controlled by a single stop sign for northbound drivers.
Free news: The newest Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart stopped by the Oregon Veterans Home on June 25 on its way from Seattle to the Salt Lake City airport, escorted by Patriot Guard Riders and various local law enforcement agencies.
HOOD RIVER — Port commissioners authorized a special procurement exemption and five-year service agreement to Aviation Management Services (AMS) at Ken Jernstedt Airfield on June 16. Jeff Renard, AMS principal, has managed the airfield since June 2024 and is responsible for several on-going …
HOOD RIVER — Port commissioners have authorized staff to lease up to 20 of 59 parking spaces the port recently developed on Anchor Way in the waterfront area.
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Free news: The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce members have approved the recommended slate of nominees for the Board of Directors.
HOOD RIVER — Port commissioners authorized a special procurement exemption and five-year service agreement to Aviation Management Services (AM…
HOOD RIVER — Port commissioners have authorized staff to lease up to 20 of 59 parking spaces the port recently developed on Anchor Way in the …
“People are supportive of the idea, but they want to make sure the space is well kept for the support that’s being given,” said Glenda Lovejoy, chair of Lyle Community Council. “For me personally, I think it’s a fair thing to expect.”
GOLDENDALE — Jail Administrator Bill Frantz had some positive things to say about his staff at the June 23 Klickitat County Commissioners meet…
GOLDENDALE — Budget tightening at the state level is hitting even deeper into funding for public health department programs, Public Health Dir…
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