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Results are already returning from the 4A Oregon State High School Track and Field championship that started today, May 17, in Eugene at Hayward Field. Julian Moorehouse reportedly took fourth place in the pole vault with a height of 13’05”. Read more here.

May 17

May 17 Dominating Riverhawks again "epicenter" of champion ball competition

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These girls are crushing the ball, running up scores such as 24-9 over Barlow, 15-0 over Madras, and 12-2 over Hood River Valley. They are coming into the playoffs hot. First game of playoffs is Tuesday, May 21.

May 17

May 17 Summit Cedar Mill Fire Update: Business to Reopen by Monday

Joshuah Albert

Summit Cedar Mill, located in Dallesport, experienced a significant fire yesterday that started around 3:00 p.m. The fire, initially triggered by one of the mill’s trucks catching fire, quickly spread due to high winds, igniting nearby stacks of wood.

May 17

May 17 Shannon's Trivia: Can you Remember the Name of this Cantina?

This TD restaurante was the happenin’ spot in the early 1990s. It was run by Leonard Cooper, and he added a Cantina for some extra tequila and tunes. What was the name of the restaurant? Send answers to tom@cccnews.com to be entered for $25 Shannon’s Ice Cream prize.

May 17

May 17 Community of Cascade Locks to Celebrate “Captain Tom Day” May 30

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The Port of Cascade Locks and JettyLight, the company operating the Sternwheeler Columbia Gorge, have announced plans for a community celebration of Captain Tom Cramblett that will take place onboard the Sternwheeler on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. The event is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided.

May 16

May 16 Summit Cedar Mill Fire being pushed by heavy winds in Dallesport, 5 p.m., May 16

Firefighters are battling a fast-moving fire lit by a malfunctioning semi-truck that spread the fire that eventually engulfed Summit Cedar Mill and lumberyard at 3 p.m. High winds are fanning the flames.

May 16

May 16 No Dally, Time to Rally behind Burgerville Alley

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Mauro Faulha, 28, from Portugal, recently made the trip to the United States from the Azore Islands as he and his pit crew are preparing to get this Hyundai Rally Ready for the Oregon Trail Rally set to take place this weekend in and around both Goldendale and The Dalles.

May 16

May 16 Picture of The Day: A Perfect Day at The Dalles Skate Park

Joshuah Albert

Positive News, The Dalles

May 15th was one of those perfect days in The Dalles, with the sun shining and everyone out enjoying the weather. Naturally, the skate park was buzzing with activity. Among the skaters, Nick Rios stood out.

May 16

May 16 One man unaccounted for, another escapes at house fire in The Dalles

Neighbors reported hearing gunfire as the flames consumed the home as unspent ammunition was exploding due to the heat. It appears one adult male perished in the fire, while the homeowner escaped.

May 16

May 16 Riverhawk's Anthony Jara Signs With Eastern Oregon University

Joshuah Albert

Education, The Dalles, Positive News

The Dalles High School held a signing day ceremony for Senior Anthony Jara, on May 14th, at 3 p.m. to celebrate the continuation of his education and his continuing football career at Eastern Oregon University.

May 15

May 15 USDA drops $6 million into fire defense funds for Wasco County

Wasco County in Oregon is receiving nearly $6 million to create fuel breaks and defensible space to protect Maupin, Pine Grove, Tygh Valley and other communities.

May 15

May 15 Crash the Bash: Bargeway hits 5 years with 20 bands this weekend; Everybody Amped

Jim Drake

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It’s smashin’, crashin’ and birthday bashin’ as The Bargeway Pub celebrates 5 years this weekend with 20 of its favorite bands. The music fest is free May 17- 19. The Dalles premier outdoor venue keepin’ it real with the bands that brought ‘em. Gorge Guide Giggin Wide, see inside.

May 15

May 15 Hot footing it to the drop box; 7 days left in May Primary; Wasco County at 14.3 %

Washington Gorge Action Programs

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There are just 7 days left to make your choices and turn them in.

May 15

May 15 Skyline Health Foundation awards $8,000 to WAGAP programs

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The Skyline Health Foundation has awarded Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) $8,000 as part of its 2024 Community Health Grant, which supports non-profit organizations within the Columbia River Gorge that work to improve the health and well-being of the community within its service area.

May 14

May 14 TDHS Basketball receives third violation from OSAA; Fines on the year total $1,200

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The violation was the third for the program this school year as OSAA has levied a total of $1,200 in fines, forced a two-game suspension of Head Coach Brian Stevens, and forced the team to forfeit 12 games due to ineligible players during the past 6 months.

May 14

May 14 HR City Council Approves May Street Sidewalk fix Despite Frustration with ODOT

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Frustration over the timing and required payback costs to ODOT bubble over. “It just breaks us, you know, and there's no other option,” said Councilor Megan Saunders. “ Like the option is to spend a bunch of money to get nothing, and we can’t keep doing this.”

May 14

May 14 Cool School: Old McDonald has an open house, EIEIO! May 18 in Corbett