Aug 29

Aug 29 Double Trouble: Two Semi-Trucks Crash into Columbia River Just Hours Apart

Oregon State Police reports detail two semi-trucks crashing into the Columbia River near Biggs Junction within three and half hours of each other on Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26.

Aug 28

Aug 28 “Hold On To Your Hat!” Sherman County Fair 4-H FFA Results Are Here

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“Hold On To Your Hat!” was the theme for the 2023 Sherman County Fair, with Grand Marshalls Steve and Anita Kock and Royalty Violet Woods. Sherman County 4-H and FFA members entered a variety of competitions, with Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners listed below:

Aug 28

Aug 28 It's Finally Happening - The Dalles is Ending "Yellow Light Sunday"

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The new flashing yellow schedule will be seven (7) days a week, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The purpose of this change is to increase the safety of the traveling public. The Traffic Safety Commission has received several concerns regarding the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists crossing 2nd and 3rd Streets at the signalized intersections in the downtown area.

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