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 Dick Schaffeld said the county must rethink how it spends public dollars, arguing for a more balanced approach that benefits the entire region rather than select projects or communities.

Schaffeld, who is running for Position No. 3 in the May 19 primary election, shared his views during a recent CCCNews podcast interview, where he addressed housing, wildfire preparedness, economic development and the county’s growing revenue from data centers.

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.

Wasco County commissioner candidate Nichole Biechler said she would focus on collaboration, fiscal responsibility and workforce development as the county navigates growth, housing shortages and rising revenues tied to data center development.

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.

Organizers of a new downtown music festival say The Dalles is poised to host a major regional cultural event when The Dalles Hoot debuts March 6–8.

Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill, Hood River County District Attorney Matthew Ellis and program staff described the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program as a voluntary alternative to jail for people involved in low-level, nonviolent “livability” crimes such as trespass, shoplifting and minor drug possession.

This week’s CCS News Podcast features a conversation with three of the leaders behind the new Community Roots Wellness Hub in White Salmon, a collaborative mental health and community-services center that opened earlier this fall.

When Chuck Gomez and his wife, Deborah Liddell, bought the long-shuttered Granada Theater in 2017, they weren’t just investing in a building. They were betting on The Dalles’ downtown and its history.

Kasey McCullough, brewmaster and co-owner of Working Hands Fermentation in Hood River, says his path from aspiring sports medicine doctor brewer has been shaped by science, flavor, and a commitment to community. In a recent CCCNews podcast, McCullough spoke with host Tom Peterson about his career, the evolution of the craft beer industry, and his vision for Working Hands’ future.

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.

Two years after opening Farmstand in the Gorge in downtown The Dalles, owner Bets Seltzer says the venture has grown beyond just a health-food market and cafe — it’s become a catalyst for community.

 A new series of community classes will offer local caregivers tools to better support children who have experienced trauma, as part of a growing initiative rooted in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) — a therapeutic model designed to promote healing and trust in children from hard places.

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.

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 Vital Reset in Hood River reshaped his life in ways that pharmaceuticals and traditional therapy could not. Join us for a deep dive into this raw and profound story of trauma, hope, and healing.

CCCNews welcomes Yahir Santillan-Guzman to the Podcast today, June 18. Yahir of The Dalles inspired us all in 2021 when he was accepted by Harvard, and he did it again several weeks ago when he earned his degree in Economics in just 4 years. Join us for a detailed conversation with this amazing 22-year-old as we journey through his highs and lows at arguably this nation’s most prestigious college.

In a recent episode of the CCCNews podcast, licensed professional counselor Colleen Worrell joined our host Tom Peterson 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.

2022 TDHS Grad Zora Richardson takes us on a deep dive into her life after The Dalles. The unsinkable University of Portland senior maps out her creative trail through theater, music and study abroad, and the travails of 50 auditions in a single year. Hard? You bet, but worth it.

We're joined in the podcast studio today by DeeAnn Bohn and Erica Hernandez to talk about our region’s youngest learners. From child-directed play groups to getting kids free preschool, we all had a great conversation about the 0-5's local options.