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MCCAC and Partners Awarded $1 Million Through Governor’s Housing 360 Initiative

Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) has been awarded $1 million as part of Governor Tina Kotek’s new Housing 360 pilot program announced last week. The funding will support innovative approaches to housing individuals experiencing homelessness who face mental health challenges, with a special focus on Tribal communities in the Wasco County region who are disproportionately affected by homelessness.

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TD Council mulls cost of living increases for staff tonight, April 14

The Dalles City Council is set to convene tonight at 5:30 p.m. to decide on issues of proposed cost-of-living adjustments for city employees, regulations surrounding fireworks displays, and policies on overnight parking within city limits.

Joshuah Albert 4/14/25 Joshuah Albert 4/14/25

Man Flees After Starting Small Fire in The Dalles

Police responded to a report of a fire and possible disturbance near W. 8th Street on Friday, April 11, after a resident reported hearing alarms, yelling, and the smell of smoke.

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Suspected HR murderers held on $1.1 million bail; third person sought

Two suspects in the death of Stephen M. Hayes of Hood River are being held on $1.1 million bail while police continue to search for a third person of interest in the alleged altercation and hit and run murder that occurred in Hood River on Friday, April 11.