April 11 — The Dalles News — Columbia Community Connection News

Apr 11

Apr 11 BINGEN TURNS 100! Celebration April 13

Mark your calendars! The community is invited to celebrate the City of Bingen’s centennial on Saturday, April 13. That's right, it's time to say Happy 100th Birthday to Bingen!

Apr 11

Apr 11 UScellular Offers Tech Tips to Help Avoid Distracted Driving

Columbia Community Connection

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s an important reminder to drivers everywhere that they should practice safe driving habits at all times.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Redemption Against All Odds

Columbia Community Connection

Home Page, The Dalles

When Alex was 12, he made a mistake that would change his life forever. Convicted of a crime, he was sentenced to three years at a youth correctional facility hundreds of miles from his home where he felt lost, alone, and afraid. However, fate had a different plan in store for Alex.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Girls Run Free at Wild Woman Trail Run

Columbia Community Connection

Klickitat County, Home Page

Women are finding their strides in the ultra-running world these days. What, with Camille Heron smashing 12 world distance records at Lululemon’s Further, Jasmin Paris finishing as the first female ever to complete the Barkley Marathon, and Courtney Dauwalter stunning the world with her Triple Crown wins of Hardrock Hundred, Western States Endurance Run, and the Ultra- Trail du Mont Blanc.

Apr 15

Apr 15 TD City Employees Honored for team play, service and innovation

Tom Peterson

Positive News, The Dalles

The Dalles City Council recognized three employees on Monday, April 11th, for their commitment to the City and excellence in the performance of their duties. Their nominations were reviewed by the City Manager, Human Resources Director and Mayor Richard Mays. Find out more here.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Were Cherry Blossoms tough enough to endure this morning's snowstorm?

Tom Peterson

Business, Environment, Home Page, Hood River County, The Dalles, Wasco County, Weather

Tough Enough? Mike Omeg said neither he nor any of his workmates can remember a snow when cherry trees were in blossom in the past 50 years. Local cherry trees hit with snow during the blooming season avoided freezing temperatures. Omeg said that bodes well for this summer’s crop. But it’s a long road to June.

Apr 11

Apr 11 Riverhawk Track & Field Off & Running; Senior night, final home meet set for April 13

Tom Peterson

Home Page, Sports, The Dalles

Taylor Morehouse clearing the bar at 14'. The Dalles High School Senior is on a tear besting his state performance a year ago by increasing to 14’ 10” of late. And there is a whole lot more where that came from. Check out what’s happening with track and field athletes before they hold their final home meet on Wednesday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. It’s senior night.

Apr 11

Apr 11 TD Council agenda jammed tonight, April 11th; Millions in investments to be considered

Tom Peterson

Home Page, The Dalles

Council will hear about or consider items that total more than $1.9 million tonight, April 11th, at their regular meeting. The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce’s budget, a new contract for future City Manager Mathew Klebes, and money requests from Parks and Rec. as well as Mid-Columbia Community Action Council are in the mix.

Apr 10

Apr 10 TD Organ Crawl will be available on YouTube April 11

Karl Vercouteren

Art, Entertainment, Positive News

The “Organ Crawl” featuring five historic pipe organs in The Dalles happens every other year, and 2021 is the year. Only this time the local tradition will be presented virtually.

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