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Stars and Stripes Forever

With the help of strong leadership, local Scouts display patriotism around The Dalles By Rodger Nichols Ten times a year, the members of...

Teaching Safety First

Northern Wasco County PUD’s community outreach starts in first grade By Rodger Nichols Safety is a priority at Northern Wasco County PUD. Part...

The Perfect Job

One of the PUD’s newest employees says public power is a big part of his life By Rodger Nichols For some people, finding...

An Extensive Route to Oregon

Extension agent has found her place supporting the Gorge and local farmers By Rodger Nichols Ashley Thompson is a woman of many interests....

Pot Up Your Plants

Solve space restrictions with container gardening Don’t let a lack of yard space keep you from gardening this spring and summer. Many vegetables...

Hydro History

Hydropower tells a complicated tale of the nation’s energy history By Paul Wesslund Electricity generated from hydropower tells an interesting story about today’s...

Group of sports fans wearing team colors, cheering, and playing a drum

The Fighting What?

Some mascots make it challenging to root, root, root for the home team By Rodger Nichols With the Super Bowl coming up February...

Lining Up History

Local archaeologists try to connect the present to the past By Rodger Nichols The Dalles is rich in history. Since moving to town...

The Variety of Life

From welding to government affairs, PUD director has taken a diverse path to public power By Roger Nichols “You never know where your...

Give a Helping Hand

The PUD’s Neighbor to Neighbor program assists community members in need By Rodger Nichols With the holidays upon us, many feel the calling...