Two of the City’s three wells that are used to meet summer demands, are currently out of service due to unexpected mechanical failures. To avoid any water supply challenges, City of The Dalles water customers are encouraged to minimize or avoid unnecessary outdoor water use for the next two weeks.

The largest share of the budget—about $21 million—will fund general operations, including police, city administration, planning, legal, technology, and public facilities. The police department is set to receive $7.3 million, making it the single largest departmental allocation within the General Fund.

After more than three decades of nurturing young minds at Bright Beginnings School, longtime educator Scott Rumsey died unexpectedly on Monday, leaving a profound impact on the Hood River community and an uncertain future for the preschool he co-founded.

The Conservation Fund preserved more than five miles of vital riparian habitat along the White Salmon River by purchasing 174 acres of land above the former Condit Dam from PacifiCorp.

Migrant Education staff gathered this morning, June 4, to assemble some 500 care packages for children as the Cherry Harvest is set to start this weekend. There are some 8,000 acres of trees in Wasco County. It’s go time.

The Dalles High School graduating seniors returned to their former grade schools this morning, June 3, to do the walk of fame as school children cheered their accomplishments. It is all part of the activities as they prepare for their final TDHS function, graduation on June 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Amaton Field behind the high school, 220 E. 10th Street.