The Dalles council receptive to expanding city manager’s construction spending authority
Council wants an early warning when project costs approach the proposed 20% increase limit.
Mid-Columbia Senior Center looks to its next 40 years, possible expansion
From a city-donated lot and federal grant to make construction happen in 1986, it is now a bustling community hub. Leadership at the center is exploring a second-story addition to meet growing demand.
Former Shari’s building sells for $720,000, leaving question of what comes next
The vacant West Sixth Street property has new owners with a history of operating Chinese restaurants, but their plans for The Dalles site remain unconfirmed.
The Dalles mulls city manager authority over construction cost increases
The proposal would allow Matthew Klebes to approve cumulative change orders of up to 20% on qualifying construction contracts - hundreds of thousands of dollars in some cases - provided the increases remain within available budget authority.
Nuisance Code passes TD Council with mods
The Dalles City Council approved long-awaited updates to its public-nuisance law, adding safeguards and victim protections while hearing emotional testimony from nonprofits. Bread and Blessings organizer Teresa Yragui-Zeman urged the city not to “blame nonprofits for the actions of adults.”
City of TD getting tough on public nuisances: Would-be law could shutter properties for 3 offenses in 6 months
The proposed law would treat a property as a public nuisance if three qualifying incidents occur within six months, including disturbances within 300 feet caused by patrons or invitees affecting nearby homes, businesses, or public spaces.
Dodge pickup and motorized bike collide in TD traffic hub
Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue responded to a bicyclist hit by a Ram 3500 pickup near the 76 gas station at Lincoln and W. Third streets at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Google donates $100k toward student mental health
Wasco County students to connect with critical mental health services with support from Google. New $100,000 grant to support mental health in Columbia Gorge Education Services District.
