May 21

May 21 Developers move on 5-story building in downtown TD with lot merger

Architect Chris Hodney has requested that the City of The Dalles allow three lots at the former Griffith Motors buildings at 523 E. Third Street to be consolidated to construct “a new five-story, multifamily, mixed-use development.”

May 21

May 21 Ballots must drop by 8 p.m.; Turnout an abysmal 26 percent; VOTE! says Clerk

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Even though five candidates are vying for Wasco County Commissioner, Position 2 and there is a heated race for Wasco County District Attorney between Kara Davis and Travis Marston, turnout stood at a little less than 26 percent this morning, Gambee said. She implored locals to fill in their ovals and turn in their votes.

May 20

May 20 Shannon's Trivia Winner: We got a Del Rio hero!

Tom Peterson

History, Home Page

The answers came faster than a soft shell taco salad bowl through a deep fryer, and locals had it right 90 percent of the time as this photo of a TD ‘90s icon above brought a lot of smiles. Find out who won the contest here.

Oct 2

Oct 2 Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill running for another term

Tom Peterson

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Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill has thrown his hat in the ring for the primary election on May 21, 2024. Thus far Magill and County Assessor Jill Amery are the only two incumbents that have committed to running for their respective positions. However, Chrissy Zaugg is looking to step up into County Clerk Lisa Gambee’s shoes as she will not run again.

May 22

May 22 Fire in West TD, destroys front half of home; triggers quick response from police & firefighters

Tom Peterson

Home Page

Local TD resident is able to escape blaze of her own home, but much of it was destroyed after the fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 21.

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