By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor
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(The Center Square) – More polls indicate that Republicans face tough battles in statewide races in Texas in November, with Hispanics concerned about the economy driving renewed support for Democrats.
Free news: El Grito returns on Sept. 13 at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon from 3-6 p.m. For more information about either event please contact Reyes at juan@wagap.org.
Free news: KeyBank has awarded a $20,000 grant to Hood River Latino Network (HRLN) to support its New Arrivals Learning Program, an initiative dedicated to helping immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and other new community members successfully integrate and thrive in Hood River and Wasco counties.
Written and compiled by Aileen Hymas for Columbia Gorge News
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Free news: With two seats open on the Wasco County board, election season is seeing a packed race with Nichole Biechler, Lisa Gambee, John Grant and Robb Van Cleve running for Position 1, and Phil Brady, Dick Schaffeld, and Mike Urness for position 3.
THE GORGE — Lower graduation and transfer rates for Hispanic and female students at Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), and financial reporting glitches, occupied the college board meeting on Jan. 20 — along with the news that programs for adult, non-English-speaking, nontraditional and GED students are doing well and exceeding state averages.
With little deliberation, The Dalles City Council unanimously passed resolution 26-002, formally acknowledging community impacts associated with heightened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity and directing City Manager Matthew Klebes to pursue certain community support actions.