Nov 20

Nov 20 Local banks kick off end-of-year giving for WAGAP

Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) was pleasantly surprised by $35,000 in early annual fundraising donations this month presented by two local banks, helping the Community Action Agency jump-start its end-of-year fundraising campaign.

Nov 20

Nov 20 College gives insight on how recently approved bond money will be used

Tom Peterson

Business, Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

With the bond measure approved by voters, CGCC is making plans to move forward with the projects approved in the college’s Facilities Master Plan. These investments provide needed safety, seismic, and technology infrastructure upgrades at The Dalles and Hood River campuses

Nov 20

Nov 20 Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Blanket/Coat Drive Underway

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County

The Wasco County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has launched its annual blanket/coat drive, with three convenient drop-off locations. It will continue collecting items through February.

Nov 20

Nov 20 Gorge Civil Air Patrol Leadership changes, celebrated in Hood River

Columbia Community Connection

Hood River County, Positive News

Capt Mo Donahue Revier stepped down after leading the squadron since June 2020, and 1st Lt Katie Walker took command of the Gorge Composite. On Oct 3, C/Lt Col Isaac Walker, after over two years of leadership, passed command of the cadets to C/2nd Lt Zachary Luhan.

Nov 21

Nov 21 Hazmat to assess Grass Valley after Hemp Plant burns on Sunday, Nov. 20

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Residents of Grass Valley are still unable to return to their homes this morning, Nov. 21, as possible chemical contamination from a Hemp processing plant fire is assessed.

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