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After you get done chasing down your turkey, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging Oregonians and non-residents alike to grab a rod, clam gun or crab pot and get after the next catch.

Oct 31

Oct 31 Cattle rancher charged with manslaughter in head-on collision

A cattle rancher and former NFL Football player has been charged with manslaughter and being intoxicated when the pickup he was driving crossed the center lane and struck and killed 45-year-old Joshua Thompson, a father of five, in a head-on collision on Highway 197 on Aug. 21.

Oct 9

Oct 9 Nationwide Manhunt for alleged sex abuser with ties to Wasco County ends in surrender

Suspect in sex crimes alleged in Alabama and Wasco County surrenders in Alabama. DA to attain a warrant for his return to Oregon where he faces prosecution. The month-long nationwide manhunt that included state and federal law enforcement agencies ends.

Jul 26

Jul 26 Oregon surpasses million-acre mark in fire season only second to 2020... so far

Joshuah Albert

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As of July 25, more than 1 million acres are estimated to have burned in Oregon as megafires at more than 100,000 acres are burning in three locations in the eastern part of the state.

Apr 29

Apr 29 Trivia Winner is a real Hum-Dinger; Lori Urban brings home $25 for tater tots

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Locals took a lot of swings this week at our trivia question about the name of this iconic burger joint in The Dalles. But there could only be one Hum-Dinger!

Feb 9

Feb 9 February Fishing Funtastic and FREE Next Weekend

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No fishing/shellfish licenses or tags including a Combined Angling Tag, Columbia River Basin Endorsement, Two-Rod Validation or Rogue-South Coast Steelhead Validation/Tag are required Feb. 17 and 18.

Jan 22

Jan 22 Take A Note: Time to nominate for Teacher of the Year

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The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every region of the state. Last year’s winner was Fifth Grade Dry Hollow Elementary Teacher Wesley Mitchell. Sharpen that pencil and make your nomination today at oregonteacheroftheyear.org

May 8

May 8 New local Bridge Authority gains voices in new HR Bridge

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The new agreement restores a voice for Washington governments in funding, building, operating and maintaining the new bridge, a crucial interstate link.

Apr 28

Apr 28 Deluge of Fentanyl Overdoses raining down on Measure 110

Ultimately, the question is will addiction and behavioral services and physical beds in which to put people catch up with the demand for it in Oregon. Or will the pendulum of public opinion swing before that point to a more punitive law for drug possession before a healthcare approach to addiction can be tested? It’s a wait-and-see if Oregonians can stomach the pain it takes to get up to speed.

Mar 27

Mar 27 What's Happening in TD? Grab a hammer & come along

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Renovations, rehabs, and teen clothing - come along and take a quick tour about TD as work is underway at multiple sites and news of coming stores is as near as the next window.

Mar 27

Mar 27 Sunday Market bouncing with microgreens in west TD

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Kim Hamberg with Gorge-Us-Greens offered tastings of microgreens at the Sunday Market in The Dalles at the 6th Street Station on March 26. These small clippings from cantaloupe, chard, and sunflowers were pretty tasty on a Sunday afternoon.

Feb 20

Feb 20 Know a great Teacher? Nominate them for Oregon Teacher of the Year, today

Education, Home Page, Hood River County, Wasco County, The Dalles

We’ve all had them - that teacher that made us work harder, think deeper and push for something more than we thought we could achieve. That person not only taught us numbers but character, respect and understanding that the system can be changed from within by embracing the rebelliousness of our ideas and applying them with a thoughtful and strategic approach. Honor Them. Name Them. Nominate Them.

Jan 12

Jan 12 COVID Emergency funding coming to end; OR Health Plan Coverage, food benefits to change

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Federal funding to stabilize people during the COVID-19 public health emergency is set to run out. This reduction will affect some 300,000 people utilizing the Oregon Health Plan who will no longer qualify. In addition, extended long-term support, providing extra food benefits are also coming to an end. Find out what to do here.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Whats Wrong with this picture?

Fentanyl continues to flow through Oregon. Oregon State Police seizes 12 pounds of the pills near Albany and major busts have been on the rise along with a spike in overdoses from the highly potent synthetic opioid.

Nov 9

Nov 9 Google giving $145k to support local students and Navigation Center

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“Over the years, Google has taken the time to learn about the issues important to our community,” said The Dalles Mayor Rich Mays. “And we’re glad to see the company’s continued support of local solutions created to address local needs.”

Nov 2

Nov 2 Wasco County suit takes aim at Midterm election counting in Oregon, Nation

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The Wasco County Elections Clerk and the Board of Commissioners have been named in a civil suit alleging that voter tabulation machines have not been properly certified and the plaintiffs have asked for an injunction, calling for a hand count in the Midterm election.

Oct 18

Oct 18 Today, Oct. 18, is last day to register for November election

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Today is the last day to register to vote if you're a new voter in Oregon, said Wasco County Clerk Lisa Gambee.

Aug 24

Aug 24 Peterson surpasses 2,000-mark on PCT, pushing toward Mt. Hood, Cascade Locks

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TD’s Emily Peterson continues to push on in her goal to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail this season. She recently surpassed the 2,000-mile marker and will likely make it to Cascade Locks next week. But first a reunion with some new-old friends and some gorgeous scenery.

Jul 28

Jul 28 USDA approves Oregon for a State Meat Inspection Program to relieve backlog