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

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

Author: CCCNews January 30, 2026 Duration: 26:34
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 to coordinated services. The center operates as a one-stop location where residents can connect w...

Based out of The Dalles, the CCCNews Pod-Honest Local News for the Mid Columbia, Listeners Edition is a community conversation first and a news report second. This isn't about distant headlines; it's the sound of our own backyard. Each episode digs into the honest, relevant, and positively focused stories that define life across the Mid-Columbia region, from Hood River to Goldendale and the towns in between. You'll hear directly from the journalists uncovering these stories, alongside invited guests and local storytellers who add depth, perspective, and sometimes a needed dose of comedy and commentary. The tone is conversational, the focus is local, and the goal is simple: to tell the stories that connect us. It’s a podcast built on the belief that understanding our neighbors and the issues right outside our doors is what truly brings a community closer together. Tune in for a regular dose of what’s happening, who’s making it happen, and why it matters to the place we all call home.
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