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NWC Aquatics Center closed "out of an abundance of caution" through Friday

NWC Aquatics Center closed "out of an abundance of caution" through Friday

The Northern Wasco County Aquatics Center in The Dalles is closed through Friday as the Parks and Recreation District awaits COVID-19 test results from two aquatic staff members.  The Parks and Recreation District announced the temporary closure on Tuesday. The aquatic center reopened July 1…

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Murphy’s Watering Hole opens in Bingen

Murphy’s Watering Hole opens in Bingen

Diana Murphy of Murphy’s Family Watering Hole, Bingen’s newest restaurant, acknowledges that her loyal customers from Chip’s Tavern “miss their tater tots.”

Sharing only the water: HRV Swim Team back in action with new, strict rules

Sharing only the water: HRV Swim Team back in action with new, strict rules

“Take 20 seconds, 30 if you really need it.”

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FISH Food Bank garden grows, with help, during COVID-19

FISH Food Bank garden grows, with help, during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic and mandatory stay at home orders have changed the way many people go to work each day.

Wasco Co. on ‘watch list’

Wasco County was one of eight Oregon counties placed on a Watch List today, Friday July 3, by Gov. Kate Brown because the spread of COVID-19 in these counties has risen to “alarming levels,” she said in a press release.

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‘Let us speak on that road’: BLM gathering in Lyle draws counter-protest, roadside debate (includes photo gallery)

‘Let us speak on that road’: BLM gathering in Lyle draws counter-protest, roadside debate (includes photo gallery)

Gorge Black Lives Matters events in the past two weeks included two in the small Washington community of Lyle, population 500.

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State audit finds inadequate support

A state-led audit found that students with disabilities aren’t receiving adequate support from Oregon schools due to limited funding, rising caseloads, difficulty hiring and retaining special education teachers and other factors.

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TD Small Business relief grant applications open July 6 through July 10

The Dalles Small Business Relief Grant will begin accepting applications from eligible small businesses and small non-profits based in and around The Dalles beginning July 6 at 9 a.m. The application period will close at 5 p.m. July 10.

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Major virus spike hits as holiday weekend arrives

Planning on having a group of friends over for a party this Fourth of July weekend? Going to the beach for fireworks and a picnic?

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Visitors for July 4 weekend: 'Comply or make other plans,' say Hood River officials

Visitors for July 4 weekend: 'Comply or make other plans,' say Hood River officials

 Visitors with a tradition of celebrating the Independence Day holiday in Hood River and the Gorge will find an entirely different experience this year, and local officials are urging visitors to arrive prepared. Canceled for July 4 are the traditional fireworks display and parade in Hood Ri…

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HRV honors student athletes
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HRV honors student athletes

Three seniors and a junior received honors as May 2020 Student Athletes of the Month at Hood River Valley High School. Coaches, teachers and a…

HR Men’s Golf Assoc. notes

Peter Seelig had a hole-in-one on the par-three, 120-yard 11th hole at Hood River Golf on May 17. He used a 9-iron.

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Murphy’s Watering Hole opens in Bingen

Murphy’s Watering Hole opens in Bingen

  • By Kirby Neumann-Rea, Columbia Gorge News

Diana Murphy of Murphy’s Family Watering Hole, Bingen’s newest restaurant, acknowledges that her loyal customers from Chip’s Tavern “miss thei…

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