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CCCNews Podcast: Local oncologist highlights advances in cancer care, stresses early screening and prevention

Advances in cancer treatment are improving survival rates and quality of life for patients, but new trends — including rising cancer rates among younger people — are reshaping how doctors approach care, a local oncologis

CCCNews Podcast: North Wasco Schools see Rising Graduation Rates, Expand Programs for Diverse Student Needs

North Wasco County School District leaders highlighted rising graduation rates, expanding academic programs, and strong student growth during a recent CCCNews podcast, offering a snapshot of progress and ongoing challeng

CCCNews Podcast: Gambee Emphasizes Housing Strategy, Wildfire Readiness, and better use of reserve funds in Commissioner Race

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 P

CCCNews Podcast: Sfchaffeld Questions Spending Priorities, Calls for Fairness in County Investments

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 communitie

John Grant focuses on Tax Relief, Cutting Red Tape in the County Commissioner Bid

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, wh

CCCNews Podcast: Biechler Outlines Collaboration-First Approach in Wasco County Commissioner Race

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 da

CCCNews Podcast: Candidate Robb Van Cleave outlines priorities ahead of May primary

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 d

CCCNews Podcast: Phil Brady Outlines Housing, Wildfire, and Growth Priorities in Reelection Bid

Wasco County Commissioner Phil Brady is making his case for reelection, emphasizing housing development, wildfire preparedness and long-term financial stability as the county enters what he described as a period of growi

CCCNews Podcast: Community Action Agency Reports Rising Housing Need Across Region

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 int

CCCNews Podcast: Local officials discuss new effort to reduce repeat low-level crime offenses

Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill, Hood River County District Attorney Matthew Ellis, Program Manager Rebecca Schilling, and Lead Navigator Nick Smallmon described the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program as

Clarifications on the Recent Column about Google Taxes with Commissioner Scott Hage and Mayor Mayes

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 on

CCCNews Podcast: Providers Unite to Launch Mental-Health Hub in White Salmon

The CCS News Podcast sat down this week with three leaders behind the new Community Roots Wellness Hub in White Salmon, a collaborative mental health and community-services space that opened earlier this fall inside the

CCCNews Podcast: Gorge Farmer Collective Puts Food Power Back in Growers’ Hands

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 wit

What’s Up The Dalles: Winnie the Pooh, Roundabout Sculptures, and a Revival at The Dalles Art Center

The Dalles Art Center is seeing a renaissance under the leadership of Executive Director Ellen Woods Potter, who joined this week’s “What’s Up, The Dalles” podcast to share big updates on public art, youth programming, a

What's up The Dalles: Downtown The Dalles Builds Momentum with Fall Events, Business Growth

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

Mental health leader outlines looming funding cuts, access gaps in rural Oregon

In a wide-ranging conversation on the CCCNews Podcast, Mid-Columbia Center for Living Executive Director Al Barton warned that looming changes to Medicaid could leave rural Oregonians with fewer behavioral health service

What's Up The Dalles: Downtown shop owner reflects on business challenges, growth and revitalization

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.

Local therapist Lizzy Selves promotes trauma-informed care through TBRI classes

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 therape

CCCNews Podcast: Double Mountain Founder Shares Craft Brewing Journey, Philosophy on Beer and Pizza

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

What’s Up The Dalles Podcast with River City Saloon Owner Clare Kirkwood