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.

WHITE SALMON — Superintendent Rich Polkinghorn began the Feb. 26 White Salmon Valley School District (WSVSD) board meeting with a thank you to the community.

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The board received good news from Kyle Janiki, certified public accountant (CPA), Clear Trails CPAs, and HRCSD’s audit manager, on the district’s 2024-2025 audit report: an unmodified, or “clean,” opinion, on its financial statement and federal awards audits.

HOOD RIVER — I walk into Trustwell Living at Parkhurst Place, and immediately, I’m pleasantly surprised by the sense of community the building holds. I go up to the front counter, where I meet with a kind woman who takes me on a tour around the retirement home, going from room to room and ge…

WHITE SALMON — Rotary District 5100 invites scholars who want to create a lasting impact in the world to apply for a 2026-2027 Global Grant Scholarship. The deadline is March 1.

HOOD RIVER — Community members gathered at Riverside Community Church on Jan. 19 to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., enjoy music from gospel singer Cynta Butts, and converse about unified action.

THE GORGE — Lower graduation and transfer rates for Hispanic and female students at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), and financial reporting glitches, occupied the college board meeting on Jan. 20 — along with the news that programs for adult, non-English-speaking, nontraditional and GED students are doing well and exceeding state averages.