THE DALLES — With Timothy McGlothlin stepping away from his seat to run for mayor this November, The Dalles City Council Position 1 is up for grabs. Two candidates, Kim Morgan, 62, and Tristan Sheppard, 30, will vie for the spot.
Free news: Gorge Native American Collaborative held a back-to-school cultural event and health fair at Columbia Gorge Community College’s The Dalles campus last month.Â
THE DALLES — Columbia Gorge Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing and Fabrication program was named the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) Center of the Year for Manufacturing Outcomes at the annual ITAC Directors Meeting in Park City, Utah. The award recognizes CGCC’s leadership in delivering direct, measurable support to manufacturers through technical assistance, engagement, and applied problem-solving, said a news release.
Free news: Columbia Gorge Community College Board seeks interested district electors in Hood River County for consideration to be appointed to fill the remaining portion of the Position 4 vacancy. Deadline for consideration is Aug. 17.Â
Free news: Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) will again participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI), created by the members and management of Metallica.
By Tom Penberthy, Columbia Gorge Community College
Updated
Free news:Â Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is expanding opportunities for local residents with two new academic programs designed to meet urgent workforce needs in the Columbia Gorge: an Initial Early Childhood Education certificate, and an Additive Manufacturing Processes certificate.
THE DALLES — Rebel Metalworks, a custom metal fabrication company in The Dalles, has been named the 2026 Oregon SBA Small Blue Collar Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
