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Joanna Turner is inspired to help young people. After raising three children as a single parent and working for a domestic violence shelter in the Columbia River Gorge, she wanted to be upstream working to prevent violence before it started. That meant finding ways to engage teens in rural communities so they are active, have a sense of purpose and belonging, enjoy better mental health, and are more resilient.
Colonel Wright Elementary is excited to invite families and community members to join in the fun and festivities at our Harvest Fest and Centennial Celebration on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The City of The Dalles announces that Davey Tree Experts, the contractor for the downtown tree project, will be replanting trees to replace those that have not survived the summer. Trees will be replanted from October 16th through October 18th.
“We have a duty to protect the citizens and visitors of Klickitat County; therefore, using advanced technology such as the Flock Cameras will assist deputies in our mission to protect our residents and visitors to Klickitat County,” Undersheriff Carmen Knopes said. Not all see it that way. “These systems are ripe for abuse and a great tool for authoritarians,” one citizen commented.
A local Oregon State Police Trooper is on medical leave after he lost a chunk of his finger during the apprehension of a man throwing cinder blocks on Interstate 84 west of The Dalles on Saturday, Oct. 9
