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(StatePoint) Most Americans move every five to seven years, and that’s enough to turn your whole world upside down. Imagine doing that every two years—a new town, new school, new sports team, new doctor—and multiply that by 600,000 families. That’s normal life for a military family, and many…
(John M. Bridgeland) - On September 11, America marks the 25th anniversary of the day 19 terrorists hijacked four airliners and turned them into weapons against our country. It was among the darkest days in our history. Yet from that darkness came a remarkable display of light.
Latino blood donors can help make a lifesaving difference
Think Ahead & Keep Safety in Mind, Says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
(NAPSI)—It’s safe to say, preparing for summer storms with these five suggestions can protect you, your home, and your family throughout the season.
(NAPSI)—U.S. workers are facing a tough job market for entry-level white-collar roles—yet some of the fastest-growing, most upwardly mobile careers remain widely overlooked. Consider this: Healthcare provides in-demand jobs students can prepare for through shorter, career-aligned training pr…
(NAPSI)—There’s good news, bad news and better news about the federal government and scientific research.
TurfMutt Foundation Highlights How Well-Cared-For Green Spaces Cool, Clean and Protect Communities
(NAPSI)—Here’s news about summer many families may find is not so hot: According to Dartmouth College, research shows some schoolchildren can lose approximately 20% of reading gains and 27% of math gains over the summer, with younger children and those transitioning from elementary to midd…
(StatePoint) A new investigation has found microplastics in baby food pouches sold by some of the world’s biggest brands — including one labeled organic — raising questions about a packaging format that has overtaken baby food aisles.
(StatePoint) Did you know that on any given night, 1 in 5 children in the United States will go to bed hungry? Fortunately, efforts are being made to help end childhood hunger, and there’s a way for you to get involved through your everyday choices.
Home and Garden for May 2026: gardening with kids, protecting rare buttercups, repurposing materials, saving for retirement, and more.
(StatePoint) Early experiences during the prenatal period and first three years after birth shape brain development and the development of all other systems in the body — with substantial effects on learning, behavior, and physical and mental health. Unfortunately, there is a great discrepan…
(StatePoint) When families have safe, stable housing, access to high-quality early development programs, and other supports that meet their needs, young children have a strong foundation to grow. However, too many families are struggling to meet children’s basic needs.
(StatePoint) For years, young families have struggled to find quality affordable child care—a problem created by long-term lack of government investments and exacerbated by the pandemic and inflation. Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called the nation’s child care system “a textbo…
(StatePoint) Employers can provide meaningful support to their workers when they face domestic or sexual violence, but a new survey finds most are unprepared to do so. The majority of survivors of domestic violence report that they were in the workforce when the violence occurred, and four i…
(StatePoint) When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.
(StatePoint) Have you tossed plastic into a recycling bin recently? There’s a large chance that material won’t be recycled. That’s according to a new report, which finds that after decades of being touted as a solution to pollution, plastic recycling is not all it’s cracked up to be. The rep…
(StatePoint) During the holiday season, Americans look forward to spending time with family. But thousands of service members will be spending the holidays deployed overseas – far away from their families and loved ones.
(StatePoint) Ninety-five percent of parents with a child enrolled in an afterschool program are satisfied with that program, and there is overwhelming support for more government funding for afterschool, according to a new study. But unmet demand for these programs is high in all 50 states, …
Creativity in the Gorge is a monthly feature in Columbia Gorge News that features creative works from readers of all ages. Send your submissions of artwork, short prose pieces (up to 350 words) and poetry to news@gorgenews.com, subject: Creativity in the Gorge.
Thriving on the advent of zoom, and on enthusiasm for every genre of fiber art, the Columbia Fibres Guild is growing.
“There’s such a variety that anyone who has any inclination to it at all can find some skill there that appeals to them. It’s just such a wide scope that it’s really only limited by imagination,” said Nancy Skakel, Guild president.
THE DALLES — The Dalles Chamber, in collaboration with Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Blossomly Cultura, will host a listening session titled “Turning Dreams into Goals,” specifically aimed at supporting Latino-based businesses, both new and established, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at Gorge Wine Library.
