FREE: Six local organizations joined together to donate $20,000 to the Columbia Gorge Food Bank and help address increased need in the community: Chenowith Water PUD, the City of The Dalles, Hood River Electric & Internet Co-op, Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District, QLife, and Wasco Electric Cooperative presented the donation on Dec. 18.

THE DALLES — The Dalles City Council’s regular meeting on Jan. 13 included an update from Community Philanthropy Manager Leah Hall of the Colu…