This Week at The Dalles Library: Aug 10, 2026
The Dalles Public Library has scheduled a variety of free programs for children, teens, adults and families during the second half of August. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free and open to the public.
Williams Mine Fire at more than 5,500 acres; more crews, equipment ordered
A Forest closure is in effect for the entire Mt Adams wilderness and areas adjacent to the fire near Trout Lake as it has grown to an estimated 5,500 acres. Fire managers have ordered additional help as the blaze in thick timber is 1 percent contained.
Whisky Creek Fire Daily Update Aug. 9, 2024
Aerial and ground firing operations were successful yesterday. Crews are mopping up and securing the burnout operations from yesterday. Burnout operations may continue today as conditions warrant.
Shannon's Trivia: Pyramids in TD had original signs?
Gut check! Dig deep puzzlers! The answer is wrapped tighter than a mummy. What did the four original signs, redacted above like a police report, say on this famous local restaurant in 1968?
Sewer pipes will be smoking in HR this week; there will be an odor
The city of HR will be blowing smoke this week. Right in the old sewer pipes. They will be looking for defects and smoke helps detect them. It’s set to occur on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 12 & 13. Take a look at the map. Maybe they're blowing smoke in your neighborhood. Oh, and you might notice an odor.
