CCCNews Pod - Honest Local News for the Mid Columbia, Listeners Edition
Columbia Community Connection, headquartered in The Dalles, Oregon offers honest, relevant, and positively focused local news to folks across the Mid-Columbia region.
Our podcast, the CCCNews Podcast, invited guests, journalists, and other storytellers to help us tell the stories that bring us closer together in this community we call home.
You can read our content and learn more about us at CCCNews.com
CCCNews Pod - Honest Local News for the Mid Columbia, Listeners Edition
Latest Episodes
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 challenges across local schools....
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 Position No. 1 in t...
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 communities.Sfchaffeld, who...
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, who is running for ...
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 data center development.