Home Energy Spotlight: Save Money and Energy at Home with These DIY Tips
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Home Energy Spotlight: Save Money and Energy at Home with These DIY Tips

High interest rates and soaring home prices have plenty of people making big changes to their current homes, rather than trying to enter the tough real estate market. With home improvement projects happening year-round, there’s help for Oregon homeowners who may be their own handyman. Energy Trust of Oregon is a nonprofit that helps people, businesses and communities use less energy and save money.

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Sweetness Without the Guilt: Farm Stand’s Chocolate Selection Redefines Indulgence
Joshuah Albert Joshuah Albert

Sweetness Without the Guilt: Farm Stand’s Chocolate Selection Redefines Indulgence

The natural food store in The Dalles and Hood River offers a carefully curated selection of organic, non-GMO chocolates, proving that indulgence and ingredient integrity can go hand in hand. From locally made bars to unique refrigerated treats, Farm Stand’s chocolate section is designed for shoppers who want something sweet — without the guilt.

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Prost! Oktoberfest returns to Freebridge Brewing this Saturday
Tom Peterson Tom Peterson

Prost! Oktoberfest returns to Freebridge Brewing this Saturday

Beloved Freebridge Brewing tradition aims to please with German games like Hammerschlagen and stein-holding, authentic German food including bratwurst, house-made pretzels and sauerkraut. And, of course, Freebridge’s greatest German creations — limited-edition Schwarzbier, Doppelbock and Festbier brewed in-house.

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Psilocybin Treatment Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Disease
The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Klickitat County Columbia Community Connection The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Klickitat County Columbia Community Connection

Psilocybin Treatment Shows Promise for Parkinson’s Disease

A groundbreaking clinical study published in Neuropsychopharmacology (2025) has found that psilocybin treatment may offer significant relief from depression, anxiety, and even motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Slap & Pickle: Freebridge Brewing's Award-Winning Sour Beer
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Slap & Pickle: Freebridge Brewing's Award-Winning Sour Beer

In the heart of The Dalles, Oregon, Freebridge Brewing has crafted a unique and award-winning sour beer that has captured the attention of craft beer enthusiasts and professionals alike: Slap & Pickle. This German-style Gose (GO-suh), with an ABV of 4.9% and 13 IBUS, combines traditional brewing techniques with unconventional ingredients to deliver a refreshing and tangy experience.

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Navigating Oregon's Landscape: A Guide to Understanding Mineral Rights
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Navigating Oregon's Landscape: A Guide to Understanding Mineral Rights

Understanding mineral rights in Oregon is essential for anyone involved in real estate, land use, or natural resource management. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities surrounding mineral rights, highlighting their importance in property law and their impact on landowners and developers in Oregon.

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