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All tagged Jan. 29
The Dalles was hit by a wave of burglaries and one robbery during the last two days, with police investigating potential connections between these incidents, according to The Dalles Police log. The number of thefts has some local merchants worried and guarded.
We are excited to roll out a new auction-style event for The Dalles Booster Club! Our Riverhawks Gathering event will be on Friday, March 7th at 5 pm. The location this year will be at The Dalles Readiness Center. If you know of any individuals or teams worthy of being added to the hall of fame, it can be from Wahtonka or The Dalles High or any combination of the merger era, please submit your nominations before the end of February 2024
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Teen dating violence doesn’t just affect teens. It also affects parents, teachers, friends, and communities. Around 12% of adolescents report being a victim of physical violence in their dating relationships, according to WhiteHouse.gov, highlighting why it is important for youth to understand how setting boundaries early on can be a great start to a healthy relationship.
The annual PIT Count is a federally mandated survey of people experiencing houselessness in communities across the country. The count, which occurs in late January of every year, plays a critical role in determining the level of state and federal funding communities receive to address houselessness. It also provides key insight into the needs of those impacted by houselessness.
