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Underwriter Fills out Bingen City Council; Trummel sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Underwriter Fills out Bingen City Council; Trummel sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Ken Park
Klickitat County, Home Page

Bingen City Council gives Craig Trummel the nod to fill the vacant council seat. The insurance underwriter has a background as a private practice lawyer and currently works for WFG National Title Insurance. Trummel expressed his interest in the city’s street and water systems, praising the recent work done on Humboldt Street and noting the unique relationship between the Bingen and the City of White Salmon.

Walk of the Town: Holiday Edition Award for Most Playful Display

Walk of the Town: Holiday Edition Award for Most Playful Display

Sarah Cook
Home Page

Jennifer mentions that a lot of their pieces are handmade, and this is where our conversation really takes off. A self-proclaimed Hot Glue Queen (a title I’m sincerely jealous of), she and Steven keep busy year-round with endless arts & crafts projects that span mediums. For the past two years, Steven has tended his new passion for woodturning. And that angel on the northernmost end of their yard? They made it.

Hope for DACA Recipients at The Next Door Inc.

Hope for DACA Recipients at The Next Door Inc.

The Next Door
Home Page, The Dalles

Esperanza came to the United States as a young child and was eventually granted temporary permission to live and work legally in the US through the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Every two years, she's required to renew her DACA application to maintain her eligibility. And every renewal period, she faces several financial burdens.  

Column: Embracing Change- Danielle Barriga's Journey from Love in Chile to Community Building

Column: Embracing Change- Danielle Barriga's Journey from Love in Chile to Community Building

Columbia Community Connection
Columns, Positive News, The Dalles, Home Page

Whenever we consider a change in our lives, even a positive one, we encounter the paradox of transformation. On one hand, we are on familiar ground. It may not be the best, but it’s what we’re used to. When we think of making a change, we run the risk of losing our stable ground. We tend to settle for what is familiar. Why rock the boat?

Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Drops by 7,300 in November

Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Drops by 7,300 in November

Columbia Community Connection
Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County

In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 7,300 jobs, following a revised loss of 4,300 jobs in October. November’s losses were largest in professional and business services (-2,900 jobs); construction (-1,700); leisure and hospitality (-1,500); financial activities (-1,300); and information (-1,000). The only industry growing substantially in November was health care and social assistance, which added 2,400 jobs.

HR-WS Bridge Replacement Project Seeks Members for Aesthetics Committee

HR-WS Bridge Replacement Project Seeks Members for Aesthetics Committee

Columbia Community Connection
Klickitat County, Hood River County, Home Page

The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Replacement Project is moving into the design phase for the new bridge and is seeking members of an advisory committee to help guide this work. The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Aesthetics Committee will have the opportunity to generate ideas and concepts for new bridge aesthetic treatments (aka design features) that will be compiled in an Aesthetics Guidance Memorandum.

In Brief: The Dalles City Council Discusses Zoom Security and Housing

In Brief: The Dalles City Council Discusses Zoom Security and Housing

Columbia Community Connection
Home Page, The Dalles

In a significant move towards addressing local housing needs and community concerns, The Dalles City Council approved General Ordinance 23-1404 during their December 11, 2023, meeting. The ordinance amends the city’s comprehensive plan related to housing and adopts a housing and residential lands needs assessment along with a buildable lands inventory update.

Returning to Our Roots at The Next Door Inc.

Returning to Our Roots at The Next Door Inc.

The Next Door
Home Page, The Dalles

In Oregon, there are 5,386 kids in the foster care system and counting. Despite such a tremendous need for foster homes, there is an ongoing shortage of foster families in our communities, our state, and nationwide. This year, The Next Door, Inc. (TNDI) has returned to our roots and stepped up to fill our local need by purchasing a home in The Dalles to provide a safe, nurturing home for displaced youth.

An Enchanting Dufur Hometown Christmas

An Enchanting Dufur Hometown Christmas

Joshuah Albert
Wasco County, Positive News

This past weekend, Dufur transformed into a winter wonderland as the Frontloading Hometown Christmas swept through the town, leaving behind a trail of magic and festive joy. From the Dufur Market to the Balch Hotel, the entire community came alive with a myriad of Christmas-themed events, making it an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike.

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