Google says new 77,000-square-foot data center will receive no new tax incentives
Google says its newly approved 77,000-square-foot data center in The Dalles will receive no new tax incentives and will be assessed under Oregon’s regular property tax process.
Mill Creek 2 Fire burns near Mama Jane’s in The Dalles for the second time in five weeks
Firefighters returned to the Mill Creek drainage Thursday for the second brush fire there in five weeks, adding to a history of fires along the corridor.
Grasshopper Fire crosses control lines; crews build defenses north toward Dufur Mill
Hotter, drier conditions pushed the Grasshopper Fire across several control lines Thursday, prompting firefighters to expand contingency defenses north toward Dufur Mill while crews continue protecting the Highway 35 corridor.
What’s Up The Dalles: Downtown shop owner reflects on business challenges, growth, and revitalization
As downtown The Dalles continues to grow with new energy and businesses, one Main Street shop owner is reflecting on how far the city has come — and how hard it still is to thrive.
Rowena Fire Recovery: Phase 1 Cleanup Complete, Interim Period NowUnderway
Phase 1 cleanup - the removal of household hazardous wastes from wildfire-impacted properties - has been completed. The recovery effort is now entering an interim period that will enable impacted residents to return and survey their properties before Phase 2 cleanup operations begin.
Sunshine Kids: The Dual -Immersion Darling Preschool in The Dalles
One unique feature of Sunshine Kids Preschool is that it operates within the same department as Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) serving Wasco County. One classroom on the Wahtonka campus follows a 90/10 Spanish‑to‑English Dual Immersion curriculum and serves as a pathway into the Chenowith Elementary Dual Immersion program.
National Night Out Brings The Dalles Community Together
The Dalles City Park buzzed with excitement last night, Aug. 6th, as the community gathered for the second annual National Night Out event.
Whiskey Creek Fire Aug. 7 Update
Firing operations were successful in the southeast corner of the fire yesterday. Crews were able to construct fireline down to the old Eagle Creek burn scar and connect to established control lines in the northeast part of the fire.
Williams Mine Fire near Trout Lake over 3,000 acres; shelter at Columbia High School
The lightning-caused fire has been burning since Monday in heavy timber and took off on Tuesday, Aug. 6 when winds sent embers ahead spotting new fires.
Woman Injured in two-wheeled car wreck on West Fourth in TD
Her vehicle could be seen driving up the driver's rear quarter panel and going up on two wheels before coming to rest back on all four tires in the center of the street.
