Tom Peterson 11/4/22 Tom Peterson 11/4/22

EmTech NW auto repair moves to new location in Port of The Dalles

Emtech NW automotive and diesel repair has moved to a new location in the Port of The Dalles. The automotive shop, owned and operated by Ray Emig, is now at 3624 Crates Way just west of Fix Auto and next to Crestline Construction.

Tom Peterson 10/19/22 Tom Peterson 10/19/22

Suffering from FOAF? Cure it with a Qwik-Change

You ever have that sensation you’ve been driving your car on borrowed time? Engine sounding grindy? Well, you may not know it, but you’re suffering from FOAF.

Tom Peterson 5/5/22 Tom Peterson 5/5/22

Grit Row’s Pothier outpaces pandemic, looks to lift others

This kid’s got moxie. Who starts an exercise business in a pandemic? In a city park, no less. Kathy Pothier, that’s who. And she’s not hoarding that energy. The operator of Grit Row, which has moved to The Dalles Athletic Club, is promoting local business and programs to both improve the economy and our quality of life. The Dalles is starting to crest, she said.

Tom Peterson 4/9/21 Tom Peterson 4/9/21

Small Biz, Big Heart: Five Element Acupuncture reopens its doors

After a year out of the office doing outdoor house calls for clients, Rachel Moore-Beitler is heading back to the treatment room next week on the Heights in Hood River. She is the Gorge’s only Five Element Acupuncturist.