Partly cloudy skies this morning will give way to occasional showers during the afternoon. High near 55F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%..
North Wasco County School District 21 announced two major hiring decisions last week in the hiring of Lance Masters to serve in the role of vice principal at The Dalles Middle School and Anne Evans as the new permanent principal of Chenowith Elementary School.
Bargaining teams reach accord with new contracts It came down to the eleventh hour, but bargaining teams for North Wasco County School District 21 and its employees have come to an agreement about contracts for teachers and education support professionals during their final bargaining session of the school year.
Students in the Talented and Gifted program at North Wasco County School District 21 had the opportunity for a little extra enrichment this month at outdoor school. The trip on March 6-8 included camping, hiking, exploring fossils, using a telescope and learning about Native American culture at the Hancock Field Station in the vicinity of Fossil, Ore.
Three City Council members resigned over the weekend in Cascade Locks, presenting a crisis for its new mayor, Tom Cramblett, and new city administrator, Gordon Zimmerman.
Transitions at city halls in Hood River and Cascade Locks officially happen Monday as a new Cascade Locks mayor takes the reins and new city councilors take on the role of decision-makers.
Every new year brings about its skein of shifting roles and responsibilities in our local leadership. Accompanying the annual period of transition is the continuation of service by other people whose posts and offices are unaffected by election, retirement or resignation.
The four finalist candidates for the permanent City Administrator position will be in town Oct. 26 and 27. The community is invited to participate and assist the City Council, according to interim city administrator Paul Koch.
