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32-590: Wasco County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon . As of the 2020 census , the population was 25,213. Its county seat is The Dalles . The county is named for a local tribe of Native Americans , the Wasco , a Chinook tribe who live on the south side of the Columbia River . It is near the Washington state line. Wasco County comprises The Dalles Micropolitan Statistical Area . Celilo Falls on

64-477: A federal grand jury. A separate grand jury in Wasco County charged three Rajneeshees of attempted murder, while Rajneesh entered an Alford plea and was given a suspended sentence on condition that he leave the country. The former Rajneesh ranch is now known as "Washington Family Ranch". It is owned and operated by Young Life Ministries , a Christian organization providing camp services for youth. According to

96-798: A sharp contrast between the holy God and incarnated Son who ‘actually became sin.’” Tony Jones describes Young Life's Statement of “non-negotiables” as telling staffers that “they must not introduce the concept of Jesus and his grace until the students have been sufficiently convinced of their own depravity and been allowed to stew in that depravity (preferably overnight).” Eight members of Young Life's teaching staff based in Durham, North Carolina resigned their positions after these “non-negotiables” were announced. Young Life (USA and Canada) allows LGBTQ students to participate in Young Life activities, but does not allow them to volunteer or take leadership roles. In

128-847: A ten week long work/study program for college students. The largest of Young Life camp is the Washington Family Ranch (and accompanying Big Muddy Ranch Airport ) in Antelope, Oregon . The ranch was formerly the site of an commune in the Rajneesh movement . Young Life hosted 215,202 campers in the 2021-2022 camping season. The Summer camps have a definite evangelizing or witnessing emphasis with large-group “Bible talk” once or twice daily often followed by small-group “cabin time” discussions. For example, large group might involve 500 teenagers and small group might be 12 teenagers. Young Life itself estimates, “33% of all summer campers meet Jesus for

160-497: A weekly club which featured one or two skits, as well as a simple message about Jesus. The Young Life website credits the beginning to Clara Frasher, an elderly woman who around 1933 recruited friends to help her pray for teenagers attending Gainesville High School . In 1939, Jim Rayburn who was a young seminarian started a chapter of the Miracle Book Club. He also worked with local pastor Clyde Kennedy. The Young Life approach

192-399: Is provided with each entry. The FIPS code for each county links to census data for that county. Young Life Week-long Summer camps are a major focus, and these have a definite evangelizing aspect. For example, there are large-group “Bible talks” once or twice daily often followed by small-group “cabin time” discussions. Young Life estimates, “33% of all summer campers meet Jesus for

224-513: Is to go where teenagers are and make friends with them, thereby earning “the right to be heard.” In the late 1940s at Wheaton College in Illinois, the organization developed its combination of using both paid staff and volunteers. Also per Young Life's website, they have had partnerships with Fuller Theological Seminary , as well as other seminaries. Young Life operates using the "5 C's" of contact work, club, campaigners, camp, and committee . In

256-490: The United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,395 square miles (6,200 km), of which 2,382 square miles (6,170 km) is land and 14 square miles (36 km) (0.6%) is water. The northern boundary with Washington is the Columbia River (the state line). As of the 2010 census , there were 25,213 people, 10,031 households, and 6,540 families living in the county. The population density

288-686: The Willamette Valley . The construction of the Barlow Road over the Cascade Range in 1845, and the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850 encouraged families to settle in the area. Over the following years, Wasco County was a major transportation hub for both river and inland traffic. The Oregon Territorial Legislature created Wasco County on January 11, 1854, from the parts of Clackamas , Lane , Linn and Marion counties, that were east of

320-542: The "Administrative Department" of the state of Oregon , simply states that: More details on the etymologies of Oregon county names and place names in general are documented in Oregon Geographic Names . Oregon's postal abbreviation is OR and its FIPS state code is 41 . The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify counties,

352-408: The 10,031 households, 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.8% were non-families, and 28.8% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 41.7 years. The median household income was $ 42,133 and

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384-570: The 1980s, when Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh established the Rajneeshpuram movement at a marginal ranch originally called "The Big Muddy". Disagreements with the county government and other residents over zoning rules and building codes escalated, while his followers, known as Rajneeshees, settled en bloc in Antelope, Oregon and were able to elect a majority of the town councillors. When the Rajneeshees subsequently recruited homeless people from across

416-574: The 2021-2022 year, an average of 294,761 teens attended weekly club and an average of 127,709 attended weekly campaigners, and was led by 46,340 volunteer leaders. Young Life operates several different ministries with specific focuses: Young Life maintains summer camps in 18 American states as well as camps in British Columbia , Canada, the Dominican Republic, Scotland, Armenia, and France. Overall, there are 26 camps, with 6 located outside

448-405: The 9,401 households 30.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.10% of households were one person and 11.50% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.96. The age distribution was 25.40% under

480-538: The Area Director of Durham and Chapel Hill , along with others, publicly took issue with the organization's presentation of the concept of sin . McSwain's theology emphasizes that “God has a covenant, marriage-like relationship with the world he has created, not a contract relationship that demands obedience prior to acceptance.” McSwain also said that he felt Young Life's 2007 “statement of non-negotiables” often ended up sounding “more Unitarian than Trinitarian by drawing

512-589: The Cascade Range. At the time of its creation, it was the largest county in the United States, consisting of 130,000 square miles (340,000 km) that stretched clear to the Rocky Mountains . Its northern border was the Washington Territory line (the Columbia River ). When Dakota Territory (including present-day Wyoming ) was created in 1861, Idaho Territory in 1863, and Montana Territory in 1864,

544-630: The Columbia River served as a gathering place and major trading center for the local Native Americans, including the Wasco , Paiute , and Warm Springs tribes, for thousands of years. These rapids came to be named Les Grandes Dalles de la Columbia or "The Great Falls of the Columbia" by the French Canadian fur traders. The Dalles initially served as a way station on the Oregon Trail as it approached

576-466: The United States to settle at Rajneeshpuram, it was widely seen as an attempt to use the ballot box to seize control of the county. An intentional outbreak of salmonella in salad bars at ten restaurants in The Dalles in 1984 was traced to the acts of Rajneeshees. Rajneesh was arrested as he was fleeing the U.S. in 1985 and he was subsequently indicted along with seven followers for immigration crimes by

608-417: The United States. In addition to regular summer camps, Young Life operates 6 "adventure" camps which offer campers and their leaders unique outdoor-based experiences. In "Base Camp Adventures", campers stay in yurts or cabins while participating in daily activities whereas "Trail Adventures" allows for campers to participate in backpacking-based camping. Young Life also operates two "discipleship focus" camps,

640-416: The age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.10 males. The median household income was $ 35,959 and the median family income was $ 42,412. Males had a median income of $ 36,051 versus $ 21,575 for females. The per capita income for

672-417: The county was $ 17,195. About 10.30% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over. The Northern Oregon Regional Corrections Facility (Norcor), a short-term jail, serves Wasco, Gilliam , Hood River , and Sherman counties. Politically, Wasco is a swing county. No presidential candidate has won more than 55% of

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704-585: The county's vote since Ronald Reagan in 1984. From 1972 to 2008, it voted for the election's national winner every time except the drought and farm crisis-influenced 1988 election; Obama lost here by just 18 votes or 0.2% of the popular vote in 2012. Wasco County is currently one of 11 counties in Oregon in which therapeutic psilocybin is legal. The county's economy is based upon agriculture (orchards, wheat farming, livestock ranching), lumber, manufacturing, electric power, transportation, and tourism. Aluminum production

736-550: The county. The population density was 10 people per square mile (3.9 people/km). There were 10,651 housing units at an average density of 4 units per square mile (1.5/km). The racial makeup of the county was 86.58% White, 3.81% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.50% Pacific Islander, 0.30% Black or African American, 5.65% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. 9.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.8% were of German , 11.8% English , 9.8% American , 9.5% Irish and 5.0% Norwegian ancestry of

768-407: The final night saying they had committed their lives to Jesus. One camper said, “You’re treated like an adult. There’s a lot more freedom here than other Christian camps.” However, another camper said, “But I’m starting to feel a lot of pressure to become a Christian. I used to just sit there and agree with them, just to get them off my back. But now I’m ticked.” In November 2007, Jeff McSwain,

800-543: The first time. (This is based on our own camp director reports as to how many Bibles we gave out, how many kids went on new believer walk, and those who stood at ‘Say-So.’)” According to a 1994 Vancouver Sun newspaper article, out of 350 students attending one particular week-long session at the Malibu Camp in British Columbia, Canada, more than 100 publicly testified during the informal ceremony of “Commitment Night” on

832-507: The first time. (This is based on our own camp director reports as to how many Bibles we gave out, how many kids went on new believer walk, and those who stood at ‘Say-So.’)” The organization was started in Gainesville, Texas in 1941 by Presbyterian minister Jim Rayburn and is currently led by president and CEO Newt Crenshaw. Young Life operates globally using several different organizations with different focuses. As of 2021, Young Life

864-407: The median family income was $ 50,279. Males had a median income of $ 40,658 versus $ 27,996 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 21,922. About 11.1% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 census , there were 23,791 people, 9,401 households, and 6,505 families living in

896-464: The organization's forms homosexuality is described as a “lifestyle” which is “clearly not in accord with God's creation purposes.” Conner Mertens , the first active college football player to come out as LGBTQ, was active in the group as a teenager, and planned to work with the group in college, but was not allowed due to his sexuality. Young Life's policy also extends to LGBTQ allies. Local leader Pam Elliott stepped down after being asked to remove

928-609: The parts of Wasco County east of the present Oregon boundaries were ceded to those territories. Other Oregon counties were split away, and Wasco was reduced to its current size. The Dalles was designated the county seat with the creation of the county, and has been its only location. The river traffic on the Columbia River was profoundly affected in 1935 by the building of Bonneville Dam in Multnomah County and by The Dalles Dam in 1957 in Wasco County (which submerged Celilo Falls). Wasco County attracted international attention in

960-551: Was 10.6 inhabitants per square mile (4.1/km). There were 11,487 housing units at an average density of 4.8 units per square mile (1.9 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 86.1% white, 4.4% American Indian, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Pacific islander, 0.4% black or African American, 5.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 14.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 19.8% were German , 14.0% were English , 10.6% were Irish , 6.4% were American , and 5.0% were Swedish . Of

992-540: Was previously a major support of the local economy, but electrical price fluctuations and a slump in global aluminum prices has forced the closing of a number of local aluminum foundries . 45°10′N 121°10′W  /  45.16°N 121.16°W  / 45.16; -121.16 List of counties in Oregon There are 36 counties in the U.S. State of Oregon . The Oregon Constitution does not explicitly provide for county seats ; Article VI, covering

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1024-786: Was under investigation by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly failing to protect its employees against sexual misconduct and racial discrimination. One alleged victim of sexual abuse reported that she informed more than a dozen people about the harassment she faced, being told at one point that it was "God's plan" for her. Her case was dismissed after she received a settlement from Young Life. In 1941, Presbyterian seminary student Jim Rayburn started Young Life. He had been challenged to come up with ways to connect with and reach high school students who showed no interest in Christianity. He began hosting

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