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Air gun-carrying youth detained at The Dalles Middle School

  • By Jacob Bertram Columbia Gorge News
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A school safety lockdown drill at Dry Hollow Elementary School in The Dalles was interrupted by reports received of an individual dressed in dark clothing “shooting an Airsoft-type gun towards students” around 1:17 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at The Dalles Middle School, according to law enforcement officials.

The Dalles graduate strives for space
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The Dalles graduate strives for space

  • By Jacob Bertram, Columbia Gorge News

For Paulina Finn, her love of space started with Legos and Star Trek when she was a kid. That fascination with the final frontier has carried …

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Crisis response planned

  • By Neita Cecil The Dalles Chronicle
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For 10 years now, local police, fire, medical and education professionals have met monthly to plan their response to a crisis such as a school…

Sarah Arpag: Sailor, Swimmer, Star
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Sarah Arpag: Sailor, Swimmer, Star

  • Caleb Lundquist
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As the last race concludes, she shifts her weight back and forth in anticipation. The shrill of a whistle pierces her concentration as she’s splashed with water from the previous contender exiting the pool.

Students receive lockdown education
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Students receive lockdown education

  • RJ Chavez
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It seems that nearly every time you turn on your television or open your web browser, another school shooting has happened in America.

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Learn by Doing Clinic March 4

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The 36th annual Learn by Doing Clinic will be held at the Hood River Valley High School track March 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Back-to-school tips for parents

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Starting the new school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears (and your own) with these teacher-approved tips.