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Wasco County commissioner candidate Lisa Gambee said the county must focus on transparency, infrastructure and long-term planning as it navigates growth driven by new revenue and development. Gambee, who is running for Position No. 1 in the May 19 primary election, outlined her priorities during a recent CCCNews podcast interview, pointing to housing affordability, wildfire preparedness and responsible use of public funds.

Wasco County commissioner candidate John Grant said he would prioritize tax relief, business-friendly policies and housing development as the county manages growth and new revenue tied to data center expansion. Grant, who is running for Position No. 1 in the May 19 primary election, brings a background in business, military service and local civic involvement. He has served on the North Wasco County School District Budget Committee, The Dalles Planning Commission and currently chairs the Was...

Wasco County commissioner candidate Robb Van Cleave said collaboration, long-term planning, and disciplined use of public funds will be key as the county navigates growth, housing shortages, and rising revenues tied to data center development.

Columbia Gorge Community Action is expanding services for people experiencing housing instability as demand continues to grow across Wasco, Hood River and Sherman counties, agency leaders said during a recent podcast interview. Lesley Oats, executive director of Columbia Gorge Community Action, said the Gloria Center — a navigation hub that opened one year ago — has significantly increased access to coordinated services. The center operates as a one-stop location where residents can connect w...

The Millennial Perspective, a column by Robin Denning The Dalles, Ore., Dec. 23, 2025 - When I wrote a column on big institutions, government, utilities, and trillion-dollar corporations, I owed readers two things at once: a clear point of view and clean, verifiable facts. In my recent column about data centers and public costs, I oversimplified a few details, and while they remain true, it’s not the whole picture. This is the clarification: what was missed, and why the core community questio...

On the latest CCCNews Podcast, Executive Director and co-founder Kiara Kashubs described how the Gorge Farmer Collective started in March 2020, when farmers suddenly lost access to restaurants and markets. What began with five farms experimenting with an online marketplace has since expanded to more than 35 producers serving families, schools, food banks, and restaurants across Hood River, White Salmon, The Dalles, Mosier, and Lyle.

The latest episode of “What’s Up, The Dalles” brought together community leaders and local entrepreneurs to spotlight downtown revitalization efforts, upcoming fall events, and ongoing investments in The Dalles’ cultural and business landscape.

As downtown The Dalles continues to grow with new energy and businesses, one Main Street shop owner is reflecting on how far the city has come — and how hard it still is to thrive.

From aerospace engineer to craft brewing pioneer, Matt Swihart’s path to founding Double Mountain Brewery was anything but ordinary. In a recent appearance on the CCC News Podcast, Swihart shared his story of how passion, persistence, and a touch of rebellion shaped one of Hood River’s most beloved breweries and pubs.

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language, discussions of suicide ideation, violence, and the use of psilocybin. It is not suitable for children. Description: Today we speak with "Burton," a 25-year military veteran living with severe PTSD, about his powerful healing journey with psilocybin. Burton shares his transformation—from an angry, unstable, and deeply struggling existence to becoming a calmer, more peaceful version of himself. The psilocybin sessions he experienced at V...

In a recent episode of the CCCNews podcast, licensed professional counselor Colleen Worrell joined our host Tom Perterson to discuss mental health, self-care, and strategies for shifting destructive thought patterns.

Superintendent Dr. Carolyn Bernal of D21 joins the CCCNews Podcast today, May 21, to talk innovation in the classroom, student well-being, educational excellence, attendance, and where were at in the process of a school bond.