Columbia Community Connection 4/15/26 Columbia Community Connection 4/15/26

38-year-old motorcyclist killed near The Dalles on I-84

A Washington motorcyclist died Tuesday after crashing into a stationary ODOT safety vehicle on Interstate 84 near The Dalles, according to Oregon State Police.

Columbia Community Connection 4/14/26 Columbia Community Connection 4/14/26

Local turnout at Rip City Rally dunks $40K for TD Parks; Board & Baker take it overtime for Sorosis swings

Park leaders took center stage at a Blazers win Sunday, securing a $40,680 grant tied to The Dalles’ Rip City Rally turnout and future upgrades at a local park.

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Reminder: W 6th St. Bridge Pavement Preservation Project Tomorrow, April 14, 2026

The City of The Dalles Public Works Department will work on a pavement preservation project on the W 6 th Street Bridge on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, weather permitting.

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TD Council mulls cost of living increases for staff tonight, April 14

The Dalles City Council is set to convene tonight at 5:30 p.m. to decide on issues of proposed cost-of-living adjustments for city employees, regulations surrounding fireworks displays, and policies on overnight parking within city limits.

Joshuah Albert 4/14/25 Joshuah Albert 4/14/25

Man Flees After Starting Small Fire in The Dalles

Police responded to a report of a fire and possible disturbance near W. 8th Street on Friday, April 11, after a resident reported hearing alarms, yelling, and the smell of smoke.

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Suspected HR murderers held on $1.1 million bail; third person sought

Two suspects in the death of Stephen M. Hayes of Hood River are being held on $1.1 million bail while police continue to search for a third person of interest in the alleged altercation and hit and run murder that occurred in Hood River on Friday, April 11.