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TDHS Grad Sterling Coburn headed to West Point Prep School

2 weeks ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

By Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Years ago, Staci Coburn’s neighbors rushed over to tell her that her youngest boy, not yet 5, was perched atop the Coburn’s two-story roof.
The Dalles High School's Cody Agidius headed to Naval Academy

1 month ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

THE DALLES — Nearly three years ago, in the fall of sophomore year, Cody Agidius and a buddy talked to some military guys at the gym. Cody said he was interested in the military, but he was college-bound instead. The military guys said he could do both by going to a military service academy. Cody had never heard of service academies, but he immediately and firmly locked on to the idea.
TDHS’s Cody Agidius headed to Naval Academy

1 month ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

By Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Nearly three years ago, in the fall of sophomore year, Cody Agidius and a buddy talked to some military guys at the gym. Cody said he was interested in the military, but he was college-bound instead. The military guys said he could do both by going to a military service academy. Cody had never heard of service academies, but he immediately and firmly locked on to the idea.
New wellness vending machine at One Community Health in The Dalles offers 24-hour access | News | columbiagorgenews.com

1 month ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

THE DALLES — A new wellness vending machine at One Community Health in The Dalles offers 24-hour access to free and low-cost items, including period packs, condoms, pregnancy tests and
New wellness vending machine at One Community Health in The Dalles

1 month ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

Offers 24-hour accessBy Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — A new wellness vending machine at One Community Health in The Dalles offers 24-hour access to free and low-cost items, including period packs, condoms, pregnancy tests and naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medicine. The vending machine is “a side passion project” that North Central Public Health District (NCPHD) Director Martha McInnes has worked on for the last two years.
Northwest Cherry Festival: Parade grand marshal has deep farming roots

2 months ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

THE DALLES — Mel Omeg, grand marshal for the 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival Parade in The Dalles on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m., has seen one transformation after another in his decades as a cherry grower. His family has been farming in Wasco County since 1880. By the time he was born in 1943, his family had been in cherries for 23 years. The Omegs gained more cherry orchards over time and today they have 90 acres, which are leased to Orchard View Farms.
Northwest Cherry Festival

2 months ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

Parade grand marshal has deep farming rootsBy Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Mel Omeg, grand marshal for the 44th Annual Northwest Cherry Festival Parade in The Dalles on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 10 a.m., has seen one transformation after another in his decades as a cherry grower. His family has been farming in Wasco County since 1880. By the time he was born in 1943, his family had been in cherries for 23 years.
Northwest Cherry Festival: Meet this year’s King Bing and Queen Anne

2 months ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

By Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE DALLES — Lynn Long and his wife Marlene are this year’s King Bing and Queen Anne for the Northwest Cherry Festival in The Dalles, but Lynn is no stranger to being crowned cherry royalty. In 2017, Long had the honor of being named Cherry King at a ceremony in Yakima by the Northwest Cherry Growers Association, a tribute to someone who has impacted the cherry industry.
Measles outbreak: ‘Preventable with vaccination’

2 months ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

THE GORGE — As of March 27, there were 483 confirmed measles cases in 20 states, including Washington, nationwide. That’s nearly 200 more cases than in all of last year. Oregon still has not had a case. The U.S. declared measles eliminated 25 years ago, but that status only holds if an outbreak lasts less than 12 months. Officials worry this outbreak of the highly contagious airborne virus could cost that status. On a recent webinar for reporters, three doctors highlighted key points.
Measles outbreak: ‘Preventable with vaccination’

2 months ago | columbiagorgenews.com | Neita Cecil

By Neita CecilColumbia Gorge NewsTHE GORGE — As of March 27, there were 483 confirmed measles cases in 20 states, including Washington, nationwide. That’s nearly 200 more cases than in all of last year. Oregon still has not had a case. The U.S. declared measles eliminated 25 years ago, but that status only holds if an outbreak lasts less than 12 months. Officials worry this outbreak of the highly contagious airborne virus could cost that status.