Free news: Wasco County Democrats are hosting a candidate forum for the four declared Democratic candidates for Oregon House District 52 on Sunday, Feb. 1 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center, 1112 W. Ninth, The Dalles.

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FREE NEWS: Don't forget to return your ballot by tomorrow, Nov. 4. For those choosing to return their ballot by mail, please remember that it must be postmarked no later than Election Day.