THE GORGE — This young nonprofit started with giving a few youth who identified as Black, African American, Black bi-racial or Black multi-racial a much-needed space to celebrate and learn about their culture.

Free news: Students at The Dalles Middle School (TDMS) have been learning about the history and culture of the local tribes that call the Columbia River Gorge home. Their lessons were amplified recently by a visit from a tribal member to their classrooms. 

WHITE SALMON — American Legion Evergreen Boys State will take place June 15-21 in Stanwood, Washington. High school juniors attend from all over the state to learn about government and political leaders, to debate important issues and be around boys of similar interest.

THE DALLES — After many incidents of hostilities between Indigenous tribes and white settlers, the U.S. Army ordered the ninth infantry regiment to establish their headquarters at what is now Fort Dalles Museum, the second oldest museum in Oregon.

SHERMAN CO. — Bailey Coelsch, a senior at Sherman County High School, was honored by the Celilo Chapter of the Oregon State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, as the Chapter’s Good Citizen for the 2024-2025 school year at their meeting March 19 in The Dalles. She received scholarship awards for her win at the chapter level and the district level.