Going away party set for JoAn Henricks at Freebridge’s new Riverside spot on Sunday
A community celebration for JoAn Henricks is planned Sunday, Aug. 23, as the longtime Dalles resident prepares to leave the area after a lifetime of music and community connections.
Mixing and Maxxing: Shopping reviews on new TJ Maxx
The new TJ Maxx is providing The Dalles with a major retail clothing chain, drawing shoppers from across the Gorge and adding another regional destination to the local economy. Charles Rankin of The Dalles said TJ Maxx brings needed retail variety, reduces trips elsewhere and makes shopping easier locally.
HR Police Undertake E-Bike Safety and Enforcement campaign
Police say they have seen a sharp increase in micromobility traffic—especially e-bikes ridden by juveniles—and growing confusion about the rules. After a short period of outreach to students, parents and visitors, officers will begin citing violations.
Park Committee Pushes for first developed Park in Dallesport
The proposed Dallesport Community Park would sit on a 5.5-acre parcel at Sixth Avenue and D Street, land originally deeded to Klickitat County in 1946 with the intention of becoming a park. That promise stalled for generations, but since 2022, local residents have been organizing to bring the site to life.
A Sense of Place’ Exhibition Showcases Oregon Ranch’s Journey from High Desert Roots to Olympic Fashion Fame
Opening Celebration September 6 for Our New Exhibition, A Sense of Place, Exploring the History and Evolution of the Imperial Stock Ranch - Where Sustainable Sheep Ranching from the High Desert of Central Oregon Meets the World of High Fashion and the Olympics.
Opening Party at TDAC Friday spices up 5-week Hispanic Celebration
The opening night street celebration on Aug. 22 will feature live music by Los Renegados, a performance by local Hispanic Dancing Horses, food vendors serving tamales and empanadas, wine from Tierra De Lobos, cultural booths and children’s activities.
Williams Mine Fire Update for Thursday, August 22, 2024
All direct lines are now established and in place around the southern fire perimeter. Mop-up operations will continue until these lines no longer pose a threat to perimeter security. Significant operational effort has been put in on the south end of the fire protecting values at risk and fire managers feel great progress has been made in meeting these community objectives.
Pioneer Paint: Monochrome comes with 3-man crew
Noel Betanzos Cruz, Antonio Betanzos Cruz, and Jesus Ayala paint the Pioneer Building at 301 E. Second Street this morning, Aug. 22. The building was purchased in September 2022 for $750,000 and the owners Brandon Rush and Anthony McNamara of Vancouver, Wash., applied for and received approval from the city to convert the second-floor office space into “residential apartment units of varying size” in Jan. 2023.
Whisky Creek and Sandstone Fire Updates - August 22, 2024
Yesterday, crews confirmed that the southern line options were not suitable as control features and were found unsafe due to terrain hazards. However, options near Tomlike Mountain were identified as more feasible and line construction began.
