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¡Viva México! El Grito Returns to White Salmon for 5th Year — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (244+ words) From Washington Gorge Action Programs: Bingen, WA (September 9th, 2026) – ¡Vivan los héroes que nos dieron patria y libertad! ¡Viva la Corregidora de Querétaro! ¡Viva la independencia nacional! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! ¡Viva México! “With this emblematic call to arms, in the…...
Steak’s on Thursday: The Dalles Kiwanis Celebrates 70th Steak Feed at Sorosis Park — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (139+ words) From The Dalles Kiwanis: The Dalles, Ore. Sept. 3, 2026 — The Dalles Kiwanis will mark the 70th anniversary of its annual Steak Feed on Thursday, Sept. 10, with proceeds supporting youth programs, scholarships and community service projects. The Steak Feed is held at Sorosis…...
Woofstock 2026 Rocks Hood River to Raise Money for Gorge Shelter Animals — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (297+ words) From Columbia Gorge Humane Society: Hood River, Ore., Sept. 8, 2026 — On Friday, September 18, animal lovers, music lovers, and members of the Columbia Gorge community will gather in Hood River for an unforgettable night of live music, catered food, friendship, and fundraising…...
Gardening Challenged: Jensen’s struggle grows Deep Community Roots — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (805+ words) Hilary Jensen is Wasco County Extension’s new Master Gardener and Community Horticulture Coordinator. She came by it rightly, through trial and error and learning from others. The Dalles, Ore., Sept. 3, 2026 — An inauspicious start led Hilary Jensen to land her dream…...
This Week at The Dalles Library: Sept. 14, 2026 — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (638+ words) The Dalles, Ore., Sept 6, 2026 — The Dalles Public Library has a full slate of activities during the second week of September, ranging from anime and chess to Pilates, clogging, family science, and a virtual conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Kraus....
‘Once In A lifetime’ Endowment gets more time for review; Commissioners set to pull trigger — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1702+ words) Commissioners Rodger Nichols, Scott Hege and Jeff Justesen agree to extend the hearing on a Wasco County endowment fund on Wednesday morning. The fund could be worth up to $150 million after 15 years and provide annual revenue to the county between…...
This Week at The Dalles Library: Aug 31, 2026 — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
1+ week, 6+ day ago (692+ words) The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 31, 2026 — The Dalles Public Library opens September with crafts, music, family programs, Pilates, gaming, improv and more, offering activities for children, teens and adults Sept. 1-5. Spice Kit Take and Make — All dayTeens and adults can pick up…...
Sun-Faded Art at The Dalles Roundabout Getting a Refresh — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
2+ week, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Artwork at the roundabout at Brewery Grade and Second Street in downtown The Dalles will be installed starting on Aug. 31. Drivers are asked to use caution while they go round about. The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 24, 2026 — The five sun-faded murals at…...
$15 Million Endowment debate expected Wednesday as Wasco County Looks to invest Google Payments — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1308+ words) Wasco County Commission Chair Scott Hege asking questions of County Administrator Tyler Stone back on Aug. 19 in regard to investing Google payments for future county work starting in 2041. The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 28, 2026 — Wasco County commissioners will consider one of the…...
The Dalles Beautification & Tree Committee Announces August 2026 Beautification Award Winner — Columbia Community Connection News Mid-Columbia Region
2+ week, 5+ day ago (239+ words) From the City of The Dalles The Dalles, Ore., Aug. 25, 2026 — The Beautification & Tree Committee is pleased to recognize Marie Connell and Billy O’Keefe with the August Beautification Award for their garden at 223 W. 9th Street. After spending 25 years in the high…...