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Lived experience with first responders

By Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
Updated Feb 6, 2026

THE DALLES — A sergeant, a certified drug counselor, a Forest Service patrol officer and parent of an autistic child sat together to tell their stories.

About 30 first responders attended the 40-hour training on crisis intervention last month to help people in mental health crises, reducing the need for arrests and force, and increasing access to care, according to organizers. The lived experience panel gave the students a first-hand perspective.

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Health risks of nicotine subject of teen vape talk

By Neita Cecil, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 27, 2026

THE DALLES — Parents may learn their kid is vaping and think, “At least they’re not smoking.” But the nicotine itself is a serious health risk…

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YouthThink lecture focuses on vaping

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 27, 2026

THE DALLES — Picture an unfinished house with no roof on it yet. Next door is a sturdy, finished house. Now imagine a powerful storm comes through. Which house will fare better?

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Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus

Mia Maldonado
Jan 9, 2026

Gov. Tina Kotek is extending the state of emergency on unsheltered homelessness she announced on her first day in office for a third year, this time focusing on mental health and addiction, her office said Friday. “We have helped thousands of people move from the streets into shelter, from shelter into homes, and prevented thousands […]

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The teen brain explained: YouthThink presents “The More You Know Thursdays"

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Nov 5, 2025

THE DALLES — Parents of angsty teens, are you thinking back wistfully on the easygoing kids they once were? Well, there’s brain science behind…

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‘More You Know Thursdays’ start Oct. 9

Staff report Columbia Gorge News
Updated Oct 1, 2025

THE DALLES — A new Wasco County initiative aimed at preventing youth substance use and related risky behavior is launching this month.

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Crisis Resolution Center plans changed

By Flora Martin Gibson Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jul 22, 2025

THE DALLES — The campus model crisis resolution and treatment facility, planned for The Dalles, has been blocked by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

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Columbia Gorge Resolution Center hits ‘brick wall’

By Kelsie Cowart Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jul 8, 2025

THE DALLES — On June 26, The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce held a round-robin discussion during their weekly Community Affairs meeting, wher…

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Oregon Lottery Spotlights Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Updated Mar 3, 2025

Oregon Lottery is focused on increasing awareness of problem gambling and safer play in March -- also known as National Problem Gambling Aware…

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Wasco County overdose prevention grants awarded

Staff report Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 7, 2025

THE DALLES — Nearly $500,000 in grant awards went to five entities in Wasco County, from local schools to the local jail to combat drug overdoses.

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Lived experience with first responders

Health risks of nicotine subject of teen vape talk

YouthThink lecture focuses on vaping

Oregon Gov. Kotek extends homelessness emergency order, this time with a mental health focus

The teen brain explained: YouthThink presents “The More You Know Thursdays"

‘More You Know Thursdays’ start Oct. 9

Crisis Resolution Center plans changed

Columbia Gorge Resolution Center hits ‘brick wall’

Oregon Lottery Spotlights Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Wasco County overdose prevention grants awarded

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