Free news:Â As the number of children entering foster care continues to rise in Wasco County, Columbia Gorge CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is expanding its local presence through a new satellite office in The Dalles and the addition of seven newly trained volunteer advocates.
Free news:Â New executive chef at Skamania Lodge; Hood River County School District offers free summer meals;Â Hood River County Fair will return July 22-25; Call for Poems;Â Skyline Health Foundation scholarships; MCEDD loans
By Stephanie Hoppe, Hood River County School District
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Free news:Â The Summer Food Service Program, also known as "Summer Meals," offering free, nutritious meals and snacks to all children and teens aged 1-18. The program runs Monday through Friday, from June 22 through Aug. 21.Â
THE GORGE — Columbia Gorge CASA’s 2026 raffle features a playhouse built by students in the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at South Wasco County High School. Proceeds from the raffle support Columbia Gorge CASA’s advocacy for abused and neglected children.
OSU Hood River County Extension Service Central Gorge Master Gardeners media release
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Free news:Â A Garden Discovery Workshop for Kids & Families will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hood River County Library, 502 State St., Hood River. This is a free workshop provided by Central Gorge Master Gardener volunteers. No pre-registration is needed and everyone is welcome!
