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The City Council will be presented with the updated Drinking Water Master Plan for consideration and recommendation for adoption at its regular meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024.
Linda & Kenny McMurry deliver a knock out with their home on 11th Street in The Dalles. The stunner has put a few heads on a swivel as this botanical beauty recently landed a solid punch of color and captured the coveted Beautification Award for September.
The City of The Dalles invites the community to participate in a Virtual Open House and survey for the Housing Production Strategy (HPS). This initiative, driven by a new state requirement, aims to develop a comprehensive plan to guide and support housing development in our city.
A community survey asking for ideas on how to use the money received 345 responses and they generally fell into seven categories - schools, tax relief, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, housing, and homelessness.
Applications are now open for the 2024 Local Government Academy (LGA), a free program aimed at educating community members about the operations, services, and programs of our local government.
Water treatment chemical purchase increases as city plans for increased water use as Google data centers are being constructed at a rapid pace.
West 2nd Street between Terminal Ave. and Cherry Heights Road – The westbound lane will be closed for repairs on a section of the roadway. Westbound motorists on Interstate 84, using exit 84, will be flagged to a single lane next to the construction zone. Expect delays.
City crews using backhoes and front loaders began a major parking project in east The Dalles last week and were hard at it again this morning, Feb. 26.
The result could lead to the loss of an attorney in the prosecutor’s office, which means there would be fewer people to handle cases if Wasco County does not backfill the funding.
Public Works Director Dave Anderson told Councilors that the Oregon Department of Transportation did an inspection and report on the structure crossing Mill Creek Near Safeway and recommended replacement.
The development as planned will put six different buildings on the 3.3-acre lot at 335 NE Lone Pine Drive near The Dalles Bridge. Three would be dedicated to rental apartments with 20 units in each. The other three buildings would contain 6 townhomes each. All buildings will be three stories.
TD city residents with service to a 32-gallon trash can will see their rate increase 10 cents to $21.89 per month. This includes the Household Hazardous Waste surcharge of $1.40. The Dalles Disposal offers free service to seniors 85 years and older. It also supports multiple community cleanups at no cost to volunteers or weekend warriors.
Concerns about theft, trespassing, public defecation and urination and policing brought a series of public policy discussions with The Dalles City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 24. Some crimes such as theft of packages off doorsteps or the finding of human fecal matter outside businesses have pushed locals to ask for additional help from the City.
The decision came at the Council’s regular meeting on July 24, and the law aims to “preserve and protect the City’s public health, safety, and welfare” as some are camping in the lot overnight in their vehicles.
The Dalles City Council approved several changes in local ordinances regarding nuisances such as roosters, abandoned vehicles, RV’s parking in public right of ways, and plants such as bamboo growing into sidewalks or into neighboring property.
City Manager, Matthew Klebes is pleased to announce Dan Spatz has joined the City of The Dalles team as the Economic Development Officer (EDO) starting July 17, 2023.
The City of The Dalles has removed the ‘no water contact’ signs along Mill Creek and the Columbia River on Thursday, Sept. 29. after water tests showed the water had returned to normal conditions. Vandals blocked a sewerage pipe and it was discovered on Friday, Sept. 23. Human waste, urine and feces had been spilling into the creek.
The Dalles City Council approved a contract to replace the Dog River Pipeline, saw insurance costs jump and decided to bring an attorney on City Staff.
The Dalles City Council recognized three employees on Monday, April 11th, for their commitment to the City and excellence in the performance of their duties. Their nominations were reviewed by the City Manager, Human Resources Director and Mayor Richard Mays. Find out more here.
