Jeff Rahier, 38, spent months living in his pickup and then with friends before securing a rental home here in The Dalles. He’s not alone. A recent survey by CCCNews found a total of 22 units available in Wasco County. A boom in housing prices and a lack of buildable land are not making things easier. Locals can spend years trying to find a home and then struggle to come up with the entrance fees. Read more.