Since 1981, the United States has recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That’s 44 years of uniting people from all walks of life to end domestic violence. This year’s theme, promoted by the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, “With survivors, ALWAYS,” showcases that survivors deserve safety, support, and solidarity.

The Columbia Gorge Food Bank invites the community to come together for an evening of celebration, compassion, and generosity at Empty Bowls 2024. This year’s benefit, held for the first time in our warehouse, supports our mission to end hunger in Wasco, Sherman, and Hood River counties

Azure Standard will host an open house at its warehouse on Oct. 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., offering the community a behind-the-scenes look at its national distribution operations and showcasing its new product additions.

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is proud to announce its continuing relationship with the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CGCC will be entering into its fourth year in the program, which recently announced its largest expansion to date.

“Diego said it’s a good day for a run,” as he dashed past me on his cool-down, flashing a thumbs up. In typical understatement, the freshmen meant it was a perfect day to try to beat The Dalles’ 5k school record: 15 minutes and 35 seconds. Of 24 TDHS runners, 14 finished with season bests, and 10 with their all-time personal record.