Basalt Commons on cusp of financing 116-unit apartment, retail building in downtown; Urban Renewal extends $1.73 M support
New financing has Basalt Commons moving closer to construction, preserving $1.73 million in Urban Renewal support for 116 apartments amid a yearslong housing shortage in The Dalles.
Grasshopper Fire destroys six homes and 15 outbuildings as crews battle the eastern flank
The Grasshopper Fire has destroyed at least six homes and 15 outbuildings as the 85,114-acre wildfire continues threatening communities along its eastern flank, officials reported Thursday.
CCCNews Podcast: Columbia Gorge Health Council expands community health worker training with $2.3 million grant
A $2.3 million grant will help the Columbia Gorge Health Council expand community health worker training while strengthening connections between health care and underserved Gorge communities.
Moving Day: 4-H Clubs Liven it up in Livestock Barns at Wasco County Fairgrounds; Showmanship starts Friday
Moving day at the Tygh Valley Fairgrounds: 4-H members are hauling in steers, sheep, rabbits and poultry, washing, watering and settling animals ahead of weigh-ins. Showmanship starts Friday. Youth Livestock Auction is Saturday at 3 p.m. Come cheer on months of hard work.
City of The Dalles Announces Second Round of Residential Tree Grants
The City of The Dalles is launching the second round of its Residential Tree Grant Program, offering grants to residents for planting trees and enhancing property beautification. Managed by the Beautification and Tree Committee (BTC), this program aims to improve the urban forest, increase property values, and provide essential environmental benefits.
Classic Cars Light Up The Dalles at Neon Cruise
The streets of The Dalles were aglow last Friday as classic cars, muscle cars, and custom vehicles took part in the annual Neon Cruise, a highlight of the "Cruise the Gorge" weekend.
Whisky Creek & Sandstone Fire Update Aug. 13, 2024
Crews responded to yesterday's increased fire activity by continuing to construct and improve the direct containment line on the north and east sides of the fire. Today crews will resume mop-up operations and proceed to scout for spot fires across the containment line.
Firefighters, engines added to fight Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake
90 new personnel and 6 engines are brought in as the Williams Mine Fire is now estimated at 11,000 acres burning in thick timber 3.5 miles from Trout Lake, Wash. Scooper planes continue to dip out of Swift Reservoir and the Columbia River between Memaloose Island and Lyle, Wash.
Dufur Threshing Bee & Car Show Puts a nice shine on Sunday
“Come on,” he said. “Come look.” The boy from St. Helens raced around the side of the Cuda and quickly pointed in the front seat. It was his favorite pal behind the wheel of that Muscle Car. “Look, look,” he said pointing.
