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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 oncologist said during a recent podcast interview.

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 challenges across local schools. In this podcast, CCCNew’s Host Robin Denning chats with Director of Community Engagement Stephanie Bowen,  Director of Teaching Allie Ivey and Superintende...

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 respon...

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 Coun...

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. Sfchaffeld, 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 pr...

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.

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 growing revenue and opportunity.

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...

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 a voluntary alternative to jail for people involved in low-level, nonviolent “livability” crimes such as trespass, shoplifting and minor drug possession.

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 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 former Comprehensive Healthcare building across from Harvest Market.

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, and the center’s role in the evolving cultural fabric of downtown.

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 S...

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.

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 services — even as demand continues to grow.

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.

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.

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 ex...

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 Perterson to discuss mental health, self-care, and strategies for shifting destructive thought patterns.

The Dalles, Ore., June 5, 2025 — Join The Dalles Main Street's Cynthia Kortge and Creative Entrepreneur Luise Langheinrich of Lines of Designs in this month's podcast on everything Downtown The Dalles. Langheinrich dishes on her move to open a fabric shop as Kortge spills the details on Tomorrow's First Friday events.  We also squeeze the grapes on the latest moves by local wineries...

This month’s podcast features Amanda Thayer of The Coffee Shop along with The Dalles Main Street’s Cynthia Kortge as we preview First Friday in Downtown TD and look at upcoming events and all the latest news, including the recent city approval to move ahead on the Federal Street Plaza.